08-Mar-2026 7:33:40
[UTC] 21DEC2018 - Holiday Today - Philippines
Philippines - Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day in the Philippines is celebrated on December 21 to commemorate the foundation of the country's military in 1935. Although it is not a public holiday, it is marked with relevant events and activities.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines in their current form were formally organized during the American colonial period. They were established by the National Defense Act of 1935 and were composed of both Filipinos and Americans. The original name of the forces was the Philippine Army.
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