The Philippine Commonwealth Era
The Commonwealth era is the 10 year
transitional period in Philippine history from
1935 to 1945 in preparation for
independence from the United States as
provided for under the Philippine
Independence Act or more popularly known
as the Tydings-McDuffie Law. Manuel L.
QuezonThe Commonwealth era was
interrupted when the Japanese occupied the
Philippines in January 2, 1942. The
Commonwealth government, lead by Manuel
L. Quezon and Sergio S. Osmeña went into
exile in (1 gen 1935 anni – 1 gen 1945 anni)