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No, the Philippines is an independent country. It was held as a territory of the United States from 1898 until 1946 (except when occupied by Japan) as a result of the Spanish-American War.

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Q: Does the US own the Philippines?
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How did the United States acquire the Philippines?

The US did not acquire the Philippines. Philippines is a country in it's own right.


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