The U.S. retained dozens of military bases, including a few major ones, and independence was linked to legislation passed by the U.S. Congress that was designed to ensure that the Philippines would remain an economic ward of the U.S., for the time being.
The U.S. retained dozens of military bases. This was including a few major ones. Independence was linked to legislation. This legislation was passed by the U.S. Congress. This U.S. Congress was designed to ensure that the Philippines would remain an economic ward of the U.S.. This was for the time being.