Revenue stamps of the Philippines

[4] The First Philippine Republic was established when Emilio Aguinaldo and his forces revolted against Spanish rule in 1898.

The republic was short lived as a result of the Spanish–American War which gave control of the Philippines to the United States.

During the First Philippine Republic, revenues were issued in 1898-99 for insurance policies, receipts, and transfer of livestock.

By this time, the United States had established a civilian administration called the Insular Government (1901–1935).

During the Insular and Commonwealth government periods, cattle registration documents were bi-lingual in English and Spanish.

[10] The Commonwealth of the Philippines was officially restored in October 1944 when General Douglas MacArthur landed at Leyte with U.S. forces.

Although the Japanese Occupation didn't end until the surrender of Japan in September 1945, the Commonwealth government retained administration of the islands until July 4, 1946, when the U.S. officially granted full sovereignty and independence to the Philippines.