#Mindanao history

Articles tagged with «Mindanao history».

History & Culture
1596 Mindanao expedition: Spanish conquest attempt and defeat
The failed 1596 Spanish military expedition to Mindanao led by Esteban Rodriguez de Figueroa.
Cities & Municipalities
Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte: Municipality Profile and History
Profile of Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, covering its Jesuit founding, geography, and demographics.
Barangays & Settlements
Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro: History, Jurisdiction and Clergy
Profile of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro, a Latin Catholic metropolitan see in Mindanao established in 1933.
Provinces
Pakung S. Mangudadatu: Political Career and Legacy in Sultan Kudarat
Profile of Pakung S. Mangudadatu, Filipino politician and former governor of Sultan Kudarat.
Cities & Municipalities
Buldon: Municipality Profile, History, and Peace Process Significance
Profile of Buldon, Maguindanao del Norte, covering its establishment, demographics, economy, and role in the MILF peace process.
Provinces
Battle of Makahambus Hill: Filipino Victory in the Philippine–American War
The 1900 Battle of Makahambus Hill was a decisive Filipino victory over US forces in Cagayan de Oro, led by Col. Apolinar Velez.
Cities & Municipalities
Maigo, Lanao del Norte: Municipality Profile and History
Maigo is a municipality in Lanao del Norte, Philippines. Created in 1959, it has a population of 23,400 and 13 barangays.
Cities & Municipalities
Diocese of Kidapawan: History, Jurisdiction, and Ecclesiastical Profile
Profile of the Latin Catholic Diocese of Kidapawan in Mindanao, covering its 1976 erection, leadership, and social action.
Provinces
Moro Rebellion: History, Tactics and American Military Administration
Overview of the 1902–1913 Moro Rebellion, US military governance, key battles, and the transition to civil authority in Mindanao.
Cities & Municipalities
Diocese of Marbel: History, Jurisdiction, and Episcopal Leadership
Profile of the Diocese of Marbel in South Cotabato, covering its history, territory, and pastoral activities.
Provinces
Carlos Fortich: Political Career and Legacy in Bukidnon
Carlos Fortich was the longest-serving governor of Bukidnon, holding office across multiple non-consecutive terms from 1968 to 2001.
Provinces
Abdulgani Salapuddin: Political Career and Legacy in Basilan
Profile of Filipino politician Abdulgani Salapuddin, former governor and congressman of Basilan.
Cities & Municipalities
Junior Chamber International – Basilan Inc.: History and Civic Leadership
History of the Basilan Jaycees, a Philippine service organization founded in 1949, its role in local politics, and its evolution into JCI Ba...
Provinces
Agusan (province): History, Government and Dissolution
Former Philippine province (1907–1967) in Mindanao, split into Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur.
Provinces
Fort Pikit: Spanish Colonial Fortification in Cotabato
History and heritage of Fort Pikit, a Spanish colonial stone fortification in Pikit, Cotabato, designated a National Historical Landmark in...
Cities & Municipalities
Labason, Zamboanga del Norte: Municipality Profile and History
Profile of Labason, Zamboanga del Norte: history, geography, and demographics.
Provinces
Kingdom of Kumalarang: Pre-Hispanic Polity and Ming Dynasty Relations
The Kingdom of Kumalarang was a pre-Hispanic Subanon polity in Mindanao with documented tributary relations with the Ming Dynasty in the 15t...
Cities & Municipalities
Carmen, Cotabato: Municipality Profile, History, and the Manili Massacre
Profile of Carmen, Cotabato: history, the 1971 Manili Massacre, Bangsamoro inclusion, and local economy.
Cities & Municipalities
Kolambugan: Municipality Profile in Lanao del Norte
Municipality in Lanao del Norte, Philippines, established in 1936. Population 28,545 (2024).
Provinces
Cotabato (historical province): Establishment, territorial evolution and dissolution
Historical province of the Philippines established in 1914 and dissolved in 1973, comprising modern North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Maguinda...