#Philippine History
Articles tagged with «Philippine History».
USS B-1: History and Service in the Philippine Islands
USS B-1 (SS-10) was a US Navy submarine transported to the Philippines in 1915 for training and WWI patrols.
Bulalacao: History, Geography, and the Ma-i Trade Legacy
Bulalacao is a municipality in Oriental Mindoro with historical ties to the medieval Ma-i state and a modern port gateway to Aklan.
Macario Adriatico: Lawyer, Journalist and Founder of Manila's City Charter
Profile of Macario Adriatico, Filipino lawyer and politician who authored the city charter of Manila and served in the Philippine Assembly.
2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines: History, Events and Cultural Impact
Overview of the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines, marking 500 years since Magellan's arrival and Lapu-Lapu's victory.
Concepcion, Tarlac: History, Geography, and the Aquino Legacy
Concepcion, Tarlac is a municipality known for its role in Philippine history, the Aquino family legacy, and its geography shaped by the Luc...
Martha de San Bernardo: First Filipino Colettine Nun
Martha de San Bernardo was the first Filipino woman to become a Roman Catholic nun, serving in Macau in the 17th century.
Death of Mark Chua: The Murder That Ended Mandatory ROTC
The 2001 murder of UST student Mark Chua exposed ROTC corruption and led to Republic Act 9163.
Attack on Clark Field: The 1941 Japanese Airstrike
The 1941 Japanese airstrike on Clark Field was a pivotal WWII event that devastated the US Far East Air Force in the Philippines.
Princess Urduja: Legend, Historical Theories and Cultural Legacy
Profile of Princess Urduja, the legendary warrior princess from Ibn Battuta's accounts and her significance in Philippine history and popula...
Battle off Samar: The Last Stand of Taffy 3
The Battle off Samar (1944) was a decisive naval engagement where US escort carriers and destroyers halted a Japanese battleship force durin...
Juanita Nepomuceno: Political Career and Public Service in Pampanga
Profile of Juanita Nepomuceno, Filipino lawyer and politician who served as Governor of Pampanga and member of the Batasang Pambansa.
COVID-19 pandemic in the Ilocos Region
Overview of the COVID-19 outbreak in the Ilocos Region, including initial cases and local government responses in 2020 and 2021.
Mangyan: Indigenous Peoples, Languages and Culture of Mindoro
Overview of the eight Mangyan indigenous groups of Mindoro, their languages, history, and cultural practices.
Vigan: UNESCO Heritage City and Capital of Ilocos Sur
Vigan is a UNESCO World Heritage City in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, known for its Spanish colonial architecture and history.
Jose P. Laurel: Presidency, Jurisprudence and Political Legacy
Jose P. Laurel served as President of the Second Philippine Republic (1943-1945) and was a pivotal Supreme Court Justice.
Tom Pritchard: Restaurateur, Chef and Political Figure in Colonial Manila
Thomas Pritchard founded Tom's Dixie Kitchen in Manila in 1916, popularizing Southern fried chicken and creating a political hub for Filipin...
Juan Sumulong: Political Career, Legal Legacy and Opposition to Quezon
Juan Sumulong was a Filipino revolutionary, lawyer, and politician who led the opposition against Manuel L. Quezon in the 1941 Philippine pr...
Agustin Fabian: Life, Literary Career and Legacy in Philippine Letters
Agustin Fabian (1901–1976) was a Filipino writer and novelist known for Timawa and his contributions to Tagalog literature.
Pascual H. Poblete: Pioneer of Tagalog Journalism and Translation
Pascual H. Poblete (1857–1921) was a Filipino writer, linguist, and journalist who co-founded the first bilingual newspaper and translated t...
Patricio Abinales: Political Historian and Scholar of Philippine State-Society Dynamics
Profile of Patricio Abinales, Filipino political historian, author of 'Making Mindanao' and scholar of Philippine state-society dynamics.