History of the Philippine Army
The Philippine Army was established on December 21, 1935, as the Army of the Philippines, with a general headquarters in Manila, and units and formations based throughout the provinces of the Philippines.
| Philippine Commonwealth Army | |
|---|---|
Emblem of the Philippine Armed Forces, in use from 1935 to 1946 | |
| Active | 1935 – 1946 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Type | Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Manila, Philippines |
| Engagements | World War II |
The Philippine Army was initially organized under the National Defense Act of 1935 (Commonwealth Act No. 1) that formally created the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Certain components of the Armed Forces of the Philippines were under the control of the United States Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) from 1941 to 1946, after the entry of the U.S. into World War II.
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