#Philippine History
Articles tagged with «Philippine History».
Quiapo Church: History, Architecture and the Black Nazarene Devotion
The Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno in Manila, housing the Black Nazarene image and its historic devotion.
Spanish occupation of Jolo (1638)
The 1638–1645 Spanish occupation of Jolo led by Sebastian de Corcuera, its military history, and subsequent political realignments in the Su...
Ususan: History, Geography and Community Profile in Taguig
Ususan is a historic barangay in Taguig, Metro Manila, with roots dating to 1587. Known for its U-shape and historical wood transport.
Ricardo Gloria: Career as Secretary of Science and Education in the Philippines
Profile of Ricardo Gloria, Filipino official who served as Secretary of DOST and DECS from 1992 to 1998.
Sultanate of Sulu after 1915: Legal Status and Ceremonial Continuity
Analysis of the Sultanate of Sulu's legal status post-1915 Carpenter Agreement, covering US recognition, Philippine presidential recognition...
Special Municipality of Tablas: 1940–1946 Administrative History
The Special Municipality of Tablas (1940-1946) was a historic administrative division in Romblon, Philippines, created by Commonwealth Act N...
1521 in the Philippines: Magellan's Arrival and the First Mass
Overview of key historical events in the Philippines in 1521, including Magellan's arrival and the Battle of Mactan.
Azim ud-Din I: Sultan of Sulu and His Political Legacy
Azim ud-Din I was a Sultan of Sulu known for his conversion to Christianity and political struggles in the 18th century.
Plazoleta Gay: Intersection, History and Urban Role in Iloilo City
Plazoleta Gay is a major intersection in Iloilo City, known for its role in the 1986 People Power Revolution and recent 2025 redevelopment.
Modesto P. Sa-onoy: Historian and Journalist of Negros Island
Profile of Modesto P. Sa-onoy, Filipino historian and journalist specializing in the history of Negros Island.
Miguel de Benavides: Spanish Prelate and Founder of the University of Santo Tomas
Miguel de Benavides was the third Archbishop of Manila and founder of the University of Santo Tomas.
First Quarter Storm: 1970 Protests and the Radicalization of Philippine Opposition
The First Quarter Storm was a period of civil unrest in the Philippines in early 1970 against President Ferdinand Marcos, featuring major st...
United States Asiatic Fleet: History and Operations
History of the US Navy's Asiatic Fleet, from its 1902 creation to its dissolution in 1942 during World War II.
Renato Constantino: Nationalist Historian and Critic of Philippine Colonialism
Renato Constantino (1919–1999) was a Filipino historian known for The Philippines: A Past Revisited and his nationalist critique of Philippi...
Fort Stotsenburg: Historic Military Base in Angeles City
History and structures of Fort Stotsenburg, the historic US military base in Angeles City, Philippines.
Maggie Leones: Filipino Intelligence Officer and Silver Star Recipient
Magdalena Leones was the first Asian woman to receive the Silver Star Medal for her WWII intelligence work in the Philippines.
Sultan Saiful Rijal: Brunei's Rule and the Castilian War
Sultan Saiful Rijal ruled Brunei from 1530 to 1581, overseeing the Castilian War with Spain and the spread of Islam in Borneo.
Mohammed Mahakuttah Abdullah Kiram: Sultan of Sulu and the Sabah Dispute
Profile of Sultan Mohammed Mahakuttah Abdullah Kiram, ruler of Sulu from 1974 to 1986 and key figure in the North Borneo dispute.
Assassination of Aurora Quezon: The 1949 Baler Massacre
The 1949 assassination of First Lady Aurora Quezon and her daughter in Baler, and its political aftermath.
Trinidad de Leon-Roxas: First Lady of the Philippines
Trinidad de Leon-Roxas (1900–1995) was the wife of President Manuel Roxas and the fifth First Lady of the Philippines.