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United Opposition (Philippines)
The United Opposition was a defunct political party in the Philippines formed in 2005 to challenge President Arroyo.
Karabaw Festival
The Karabaw Festival is an annual cultural celebration in the Philippines, honoring the water buffalo as a symbol of local heritage.
Holiday economics: Policy history and implementation in the Philippines
Overview of Philippine holiday economics policy, its 2007 inception, 2011 suspension, and 2022 restoration to boost tourism.
Sultan Saidi of Tidore: Reign, Spanish Alliance and Regional Power Struggles
Sultan Saidi ruled Tidore from 1640 to 1657, navigating complex alliances with Spain and the Dutch VOC.
Wenxian Tongkao: Comprehensive Examination of Literature
Overview of the Wenxian Tongkao, a Yuan dynasty encyclopedia compiled by Ma Duanlin in 1317.
Abu al-Mafakhir of Banten: First Sultan of Java and VOC Conflict
Abu al-Mafakhir was the first ruler of Java to take the title of Sultan in 1638, leading Banten against the Dutch East India Company.
2027 SEA Plus Youth Games: Inaugural Edition in the Philippines
The 2027 SEA Plus Youth Games will be the inaugural multi-sport event for athletes 16 and under, hosted in Manila, Tagaytay, and Clark.
Battle of Luzon: 1945 Campaign and Strategic Aftermath
Overview of the 1945 Battle of Luzon, detailing Allied forces, Japanese resistance, and the strategic recapture of the Philippine island.
Maritime Silk Road: History, Trade Networks and Archaeology
Ancient maritime trade route connecting Asia, Africa and Europe, dominated by Austronesian sailors.
900 in the Philippines: Historical Context and Events
Overview of the year 900 in the Philippines, covering historical events and context.
Quezon City Gerflor Defenders: History and Legacy in the Premier Volleyball League
The Quezon City Gerflor Defenders were a women's volleyball team in the Philippines that competed in the Premier Volleyball League from 2023...
Cobangbang Ancestral House: Heritage Architecture in Santa Ana, Manila
Heritage house in Manila built in 1930 by Aurelio Cobangbang, featuring preserved architecture in Santa Ana.
Keumalahayati: Aceh Sultanate Admiral and Historical Legacy
Keumalahayati was an admiral of the Aceh Sultanate navy in the 16th century, known for her role against Portuguese and Dutch forces.
Battle of Wawa Dam: 1945 Conflict for Manila's Water Supply
The 1945 Battle of Wawa Dam was a critical WWII engagement in the Philippines to secure Manila's water sources against Japanese forces.
Timeline of the Philippine Revolution: From Cavite Mutiny to Biak-na-Bato
Chronological overview of the Philippine Revolution, covering the Cavite Mutiny, Katipunan formation, and key battles from 1872 to 1897.
Loay Church: Heritage, Architecture and Restoration in Bohol
Loay Church in Bohol, built in 1822, is a national cultural treasure restored after the 2013 earthquake.
Timeline of the Moro conflict
Chronology of the Moro conflict in the southern Philippines from 1968 to 2026, covering separatist movements, jihadist insurgencies, and pea...
The Black Legend: Origins and Impact of Anti-Spanish Historiography
Analysis of the Black Legend, the anti-Spanish historiographical tendency originating in 16th-century European propaganda.
Boix House: Heritage Architecture and History in Quiapo, Manila
Boix House in Quiapo, Manila, is a Spanish-era bahay na bato heritage site owned by the Society of Jesus.
Alfred W. McCoy: Historian of the Philippines and US Empire
Alfred W. McCoy is an American historian specializing in Philippine history, CIA operations, and the global drug trade.