18 June

1758

A royal cedula is issued exempting for all time all Catholic residents of the Diocese of Nueva Segovia, which includes Pangasinan, Ilocos Sur, Cagayan, and Zambales, from payment of the tribute.

1898

Aguinaldo issues a decree reorganizing the municipal and provincial governments of the Philippines. The government of every town shall have a chief; each barrio, a headman; and, in addition, there shall be elected three delegates – one for justice and civil registry; one for police, and internal order, and one for taxes and property

1899

Apolinario Mabini writes to Felipe Buencamino: “My character is not suited to the restless life of the politician – a life that I have led only out of necessity.”

1900

Filipino police units are organized and armed.

1908

The University of the Philippines is established by Act. No. 1870.