History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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ASOP Music Festival: History, Format and Winners
The ASOP Music Festival is the Philippines' only gospel music television program, featuring songwriting competitions and annual grand finals...
Surianshah of Banjar: Founder of the Sultanate and Islamic Conversion
Surianshah was the founder of the Kingdom of Banjar and its first sultan, ruling from 1520 to 1540.
Manila F.A.M.E. International: History and Trade Profile
Manila FAME is a bi-annual trade show launched in 1983, organized by CITEM and recognized by the Union des Foires Internationales.
Revenue stamps of the Philippines: History and fiscal administration
History of Philippine revenue stamps from 1856 to present, covering Spanish, US, and Republic eras.
Patrol torpedo boat Q-112 Abra
History of Q-112 Abra, a US Army patrol torpedo boat in WWII Philippines.
Maravijayottunggavarman: Srivijayan King and Diplomat
Maravijayottunggavarman was a Srivijaya king who reigned c. 1008–1025 CE, known for Chinese diplomacy and the Chudamani Vihara.
Robert Bradford Fox: Anthropologist and Historian of Pre-Hispanic Philippines
Robert Bradford Fox (1918–1985) was a leading American anthropologist and historian who defined the pre-Hispanic history of the Philippines...
Battle of Balambangan Island: 1775 Conflict between Sulu and Brunei
The 1775 Battle of Balambangan Island was a conflict between the Sulu and Bruneian Sultanates during the Apostate War.
Rajah Colambu: First Contact and the Blood Compact of 1521
Rajah Colambu of Mazaua was the first Filipino ruler to ally with Spain, participating in the first Catholic Mass and blood compact in 1521.
Philippine Department: US Army Command Structure and WWII History
History of the Philippine Department, a US Army organization that defended the islands and surrendered in 1942.
Revolutionary government in the Philippines: Historical precedents and political usage
Overview of revolutionary governments in the Philippines, from the 1896 Katipunan era to the 1986 EDSA Revolution and 2017 political debates...
Sunda plate: Tectonic structure and seismic activity in Southeast Asia
The Sunda plate is a minor tectonic plate covering Southeast Asia, moving 10 mm/yr eastward relative to Eurasia.
Battle of Manila (1762): British Invasion and Occupation
The 1762 Battle of Manila saw British forces capture the Spanish colony during the Seven Years' War, leading to an 18-month occupation.
Sultan Zainal Abidin of Tidore: Last Independent Ruler and Anti-Dutch Resistance
Sultan Zainal Abidin (d. 1810) was the last independent Sultan of Tidore, succeeding his brother Nuku in 1805.
Timeline of Philippine political history
A summarized timeline of Philippine political history covering governmental transitions, major polities, and insurgency movements.
Ancestral houses of the Philippines: Heritage, Architecture and Preservation
Overview of Philippine ancestral houses, Bahay na Bato architecture, NHCP heritage designations, and regional preservation efforts.
Flag Act (Philippines): Act No. 1696 and the Ban on National Symbols
Act No. 1696 of 1907 banned the Philippine flag and Katipunan symbols under American rule until its repeal in 1919.
Japanese invasion of Zamboanga: 1942 Battle and Aftermath
The 1942 Japanese invasion of Zamboanga City, part of the Mindanao siege during the Pacific War.
Mely Silverio: Legal Case and Transgender Rights in the Philippines
Mely Silverio is a Filipino transgender woman whose 2007 Supreme Court case established the legal precedent for gender recognition in the Ph...
Feast of the Black Nazarene: History, Rituals and the 2026 Traslación
Encyclopedic overview of the Feast of the Black Nazarene in Manila, covering its history, the Traslación procession, rituals, and recent dev...