#Philippine History
Articles tagged with «Philippine History».
Bangsamoro declarations of independence
Overview of the three formal but unrecognized declarations of Bangsamoro independence by the MNLF in 1974, 2012, and 2013.
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.
Mabini Bridge: History, Engineering and Heritage in Manila
Mabini Bridge crosses the Pasig River in Manila. Built as a pontoon bridge in 1945, it was renamed in 1967 to honor Apolinario Mabini.
USS Canopus (AS-9): Submarine Tender and the Defense of the Philippines
History of USS Canopus (AS-9), a US Navy submarine tender that served in the Philippines and was scuttled in Mariveles Bay during World War...
Valenzuela, Metro Manila: History, Geography, and Urban Development
Valenzuela is a highly urbanized city in Metro Manila, Philippines, with a population of 725,173 as of 2024. Formerly Polo, it has a rich hi...
Bagumbayan, Taguig: History, geography and development
Bagumbayan is one of the nine original barangays of Taguig, Philippines, known for its transformation from a forested settlement to an urban...
Jose Enrique Miraflores: Filipino Governor
Brief profile of Jose Enrique Miraflores, identified as a Filipino governor.
Eva Macapagal: Life, First Lady Tenure and Legacy
Eva Macapagal, physician and 9th First Lady of the Philippines, mother of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
Samar (historical province): Territorial evolution and dissolution
History of the former Philippine province of Samar, from its 1768 establishment to its 1965 division into three provinces.
Pagsanjan: History, Geography and Culture of Laguna's Former Capital
Pagsanjan is a municipality in Laguna, Philippines, known for its history as the provincial capital and the Bangkero Festival.
First Mass in the Philippines: Historical Debate and Limasawa
The 1521 First Mass in the Philippines, held in Limasawa, and the historical debate with Butuan.
Revenue stamps of the Philippines: History and fiscal administration
History of Philippine revenue stamps from 1856 to present, covering Spanish, US, and Republic eras.
Teodoro Agoncillo: Historian and National Scientist of the Philippines
Profile of Teodoro Agoncillo, Filipino historian, author of The Revolt of the Masses, and National Scientist.
Welcome Rotonda: History, Protests and Urban Role in Quezon City
Welcome Rotonda is a historic roundabout in Quezon City, site of the 1984 Marcos-era protest dispersal and a key transportation hub.
Macario Peralta Jr.: Military Leadership and Political Service
Profile of Filipino soldier, lawyer, senator and Secretary of National Defense Macario Peralta Jr.
Pedro Gil: Physician, Journalist and Legislator
Pedro Gil (1889–1965) was a Filipino physician, journalist, and legislator who served as a labor leader and diplomat.
Palawan massacre: 1944 World War II atrocity in Puerto Princesa
The 1944 Palawan massacre saw 139 Allied POWs killed by Japanese forces in Puerto Princesa, leading to the Yamashita Standard.
New Calamba: José Rizal’s Proposed Settlement in British North Borneo
New Calamba was a planned Filipino settlement in North Borneo by José Rizal, proposed after the Calamba land dispute.
Revolutionary government in the Philippines: Historical precedents and political usage
Overview of revolutionary governments in the Philippines, from the 1896 Katipunan era to the 1986 EDSA Revolution and 2017 political debates...
Wenceslao Vinzons: Student Activism, Political Career and WWII Guerrilla Leadership
Profile of Wenceslao Vinzons, Filipino patriot, youngest 1935 Constitutional Convention delegate, and WWII guerrilla leader executed in 1942...