History
By passing through the numerous phases of colonial occupation, the relationships between religions and government in the Philippines has repeatedly changed. The country had close ties between Roman Catholic Church and the government during the Spanish colonial period from 1565 to 1898. This changed with the separation of church and state of the Philippine republic of 1899. Religious freedom was introduced during the American colonial period of the early 20th century and is preserved by state today.
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