#Philippine History
Articles tagged with «Philippine History».
Gold in early Philippine history
Archeological record of gold use in precolonial Philippines, including mining, jewelry, and currency.
Remedios Paraiso: Life and Legacy of Kumander Liwayway
Profile of Remedios Paraiso, the Filipino WWII guerrilla commander known as Kumander Liwayway.
Distrito de La Infanta: History and Administration of a Former Politico-Military District
History of the Distrito de La Infanta, a Spanish colonial politico-military district in eastern Luzon, covering its establishment, revolutio...
Madja-as: The Legendary Confederacy of Panay
Madja-as was a legendary precolonial confederacy on Panay island, Philippines, described in Pedro Monteclaro's Maragtas.
Republic of Morac-Songhrati-Meads: Micronation History in the Spratly Islands
History of the Republic of Morac-Songhrati-Meads and Kingdom of Humanity, micronations claiming the Spratly Islands.
Patikul: Municipality Profile, History, and Conflict in Sulu
Municipality in Sulu, Philippines. History of colonial conflicts, MNLF/ASG insurgencies, and the 2021 PAF crash.
Palapag: Municipality Profile, History of the Sumuroy Uprising, and Northern Samar Geography
Palapag is a municipality in Northern Samar, Philippines, known as the site of the 1649 Sumuroy Uprising and a historic Jesuit administrativ...
Rizal Archaeological Site: Hominin Activity and Pleistocene Fossils in Kalinga
Archaeological site in Kalinga with 709 ka rhinoceros fossils and stone tools, pushing back Philippine hominin history.
1918 Celebes Sea earthquake
The 1918 Celebes Sea earthquake was a magnitude 8.3 event that struck Mindanao, triggering a tsunami and causing widespread damage.
Luke Edward Wright: Governor-General of the Philippines and US Diplomat
Luke Edward Wright served as Governor-General of the Philippines (1904–1905) and US Secretary of War. Born in Tennessee, he was a Confederat...
Squatting in the Philippines: History, Law and Urban Housing
Overview of informal settlements, housing laws, and eviction history in the Philippines.
Philippines 2000: Socio-Economic Program and Legacy
Overview of the Philippines 2000 socio-economic program under President Fidel V. Ramos.
Isabela, Basilan: History, Geography and Political Status
Isabela is a component city in Basilan, Philippines. It serves as the de facto capital but remains administratively part of the Zamboanga Pe...
Emanuel V. Soriano: Academic Administrator and National Security Director
Profile of Emanuel V. Soriano, UP president and National Security Director under Cory Aquino.
Pasig City Museum: Heritage of the Concepcion Mansion
Historic house museum in Pasig, Philippines. Housed in the 1937 Neo-Castillian Concepcion Mansion, showcasing Pasig's history.
Battle of San Salvador (1642): Dutch Conquest of Northern Formosa
The 1642 Battle of San Salvador was a military assault by the Dutch on Spanish forces in northern Formosa, securing complete island control...
Battle of Bangkusay: The 1571 Naval Engagement and Spanish Conquest of Manila
The 1571 Battle of Bangkusay was the decisive naval engagement that secured Spanish control over Manila and the Pasig River delta.
Philippine Constabulary Band: History, Legacy and Musical Heritage
The Philippine Constabulary Band (1901–1942) was a premier military band that performed at US presidential inaugurations and world's fairs.
Legislative districts of Capiz: History and Representation
Overview of the legislative districts of Capiz, their historical evolution from 1898 to present, and current congressional representation.
Jayadewa: Senapati of Tundun and the Laguna Copperplate Inscription
Jayadewa was the Senapati of Tundun and Lord of Pailah who pardoned debts in the 900 CE Laguna Copperplate Inscription.