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Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Stonewall Manila: 1994 Pride Revolution and LGBT History
Overview of Stonewall Manila, the 1994 pro-LGBT demonstration in Quezon City commemorating the 1969 riots.
Philippines campaign of 1944–1945
Overview of the Philippines campaign of 1944–1945, a WWII military operation starting October 20, 1944.
Battle of Sembulan: The Last Major Land Conflict of the Apostate War
The 1788 Battle of Sembulan was the final major land battle between the Sultanate of Sulu and the Bruneian Empire in the Apostate War, fough...
Blockade of Cebu: Portuguese-Spanish Naval Conflict of 1568
The 1568 Portuguese naval blockade of Cebu aimed to expel Spanish colonists but failed due to disease and Spanish resistance.
Raid of Visayas: Moro Naval Campaigns of 1599 and 1600
Analysis of the 1599 and 1600 Moro raids on the Visayas, detailing fleet sizes, key battles, and Spanish colonial aftermath.
Manor Hotel fire: 2001 Quezon City tragedy
The 2001 Manor Hotel fire in Quezon City killed 74 people, making it the second-worst structural fire in Philippine history.
Santo Domingo Church (Quezon City): History, Architecture and National Shrine
History and architecture of Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City, a National Cultural Treasure and Dominican motherhouse.
Dapunta Hyang Sri Jayanasa: Founder of the Srivijaya Empire
Dapunta Hyang Sri Jayanasa was the first Maharaja of Srivijaya, establishing the empire through the Siddhayatra sacred journey and military...
Arung Palakka: Bugis Warrior-Prince and King of Bone
Arung Palakka was a 17th-century Bugis prince who allied with the Dutch VOC to defeat the Gowa Sultanate, becoming King of Bone.
Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas: Antonio de Morga's 1609 Chronicle
Overview of Antonio de Morga's 1609 book Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas, its contents, and José Rizal's 1890 annotations.
Balmis Expedition: The First Global Smallpox Vaccination Campaign
The 1803–1806 Balmis Expedition was a Spanish healthcare mission that vaccinated hundreds of thousands against smallpox in the Americas, Phi...
Juramentado: Moro Martyr Warriors and Asymmetric Warfare in the Philippines
The juramentado was a Moro warrior who launched premeditated suicide attacks against Spanish, American, and Japanese forces in the Sulu Arch...
Lapiang Malaya: Religious Politics and the 1967 Massacre
History of the Lapiang Malaya, a Philippine religious-political party led by Valentin de los Santos, and the 1967 massacre.
MegaLink: History and Evolution of the Philippine ATM Network
History of MegaLink, the Philippine ATM network founded in 1989 and later acquired by Hitachi.
San Pablo Cathedral: History, Architecture and Heritage in Laguna
History and architecture of the San Pablo Cathedral in Laguna, Philippines, from its 1571 origins to its 2025 pipe organ installation.
Thomas J. H. Trapnell: US General and Philippine War Veteran
Profile of US Lt. Gen. Thomas J. H. Trapnell, a veteran of the Bataan Death March and Korean War who advised against US involvement in Vietn...
Douglas MacArthur: Military Career and Philippine Service
Overview of Douglas MacArthur's military career, his role in the Philippines, and his command in World War II and the Korean War.
101st Field Artillery Regiment (PA): Reserve Unit and Infantry Combat in Mindanao
History of the 101st Field Artillery Regiment, a Philippine Army reserve unit that fought as infantry during the 1942 Japanese invasion of M...
Philippine National Guard: 1917 Militia and World War I Service
The Philippine National Guard was a 1917 militia under US General John Pershing, disbanded in 1921.
Pact of Biak-na-Bato: Terms, Exile and Unfulfilled Indemnities
The 1897 Pact of Biak-na-Bato ended the Philippine Revolution temporarily, granting Aguinaldo exile in Hong Kong and indemnities.