Overview
About the event
Founding Anniversary of the Senate on August 29. It is a historical day for the people of the Philippines. This annual celebration represents the formation of the Philippine Senate and the independence of the nation. The Philippines is a nation that has been ruled by various foreign states, such as Spain and the United States, throughout history. The Senate of the Philippines is the upper chamber of Congress ruling the Philippines and was founded on August 29, 1916, as a result of the Philippine Autonomy Act, popularly known as the Jones Law.
