#Philippine History
Articles tagged with «Philippine History».
Wong Agung Wilis: Last Ruler of Blambangan and Resistance Against the VOC
Wong Agung Wilis was the last ruler of Blambangan who led resistance against the Dutch East India Company in the late 18th century.
Federal Republic of Mindanao: 1986 and 1990 Breakaway Movements
The Federal Republic of Mindanao was an unrecognized breakaway state proposed in 1986 and proclaimed in 1990.
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao: History, Governance and Transition to BARMM
The ARMM was the Philippines' first autonomous region (1989–2019), replaced by the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
Whaling in the Philippines
History of whaling in the Philippines from the 17th century to the 1997 ban.
Alex Boncayao Brigade: Urban Guerrilla Unit and Political History
History of the Alex Boncayao Brigade, the urban assassination unit of the Philippine New People's Army active from 1984 to 2000.
San Isidro, Nueva Ecija: Municipality Profile and Local History
Profile of San Isidro, Nueva Ecija: former Philippine capital, first high school outside Manila, and local history.
Smokey Mountain: Landfill History, Resettlement and Cultural Legacy in Tondo
History of the Smokey Mountain landfill in Tondo, Manila, its closure, resettlement, and cultural impact.
Yu Cong Eng v. Trinidad: The Chinese Bookkeeping Act and Philippine Constitutional History
Analysis of the 1926 US Supreme Court case Yu Cong Eng v. Trinidad regarding the Chinese Bookkeeping Act.
Mendiola massacre: 1987 protest and agrarian reform legacy
The 1987 Mendiola massacre in Manila killed at least 12 farmers protesting for land reform, triggering the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Pro...
Jabidah massacre: Background, Accounts and Legacy
The 1968 Jabidah massacre on Corregidor Island was a pivotal event that ignited the Moro conflict in the Philippines.
Roxas Boulevard: Waterfront Promenade and Arterial Route in Metro Manila
Roxas Boulevard is a major waterfront promenade and arterial road in Metro Manila, known for its sunsets, landmarks, and historical signific...
Lamut, Ifugao: Municipality Profile and Local History
Profile of Lamut, Ifugao: history, geography, government, and demographics of the municipality in the Cordillera Administrative Region.
Free Ilocos: The Short-Lived Independent State of 1762
Free Ilocos was a short-lived independent state in Luzon, Philippines, declared by Diego Silang in 1762 and disestablished in 1763.
Napindan: History, Geography and Community Profile in Taguig
Profile of Barangay Napindan in Taguig, covering its etymology, Katipunan history, and demographics.
Molo, Iloilo City: History, Heritage, and the Athens of the Philippines
Molo is a historic district in Iloilo City, known as the Athens of the Philippines for its intellectual legacy, Molo Church, and Pancit Molo...
The Dansalan Declaration of 1935
The 1935 Dansalan Declaration by Moros requesting Mindanao and Sulu's exclusion from Philippine independence.
Kalantiaw: The Pseudohistorical Figure and the Code of Kalantiaw
Kalantiaw is a pseudohistorical figure created by José Marco. The Code of Kalantiaw was debunked by William Henry Scott in 1965.
American occupation of Cotabato
Overview of the US colonial administration in Cotabato from 1903 to 1914, covering the Moro Province and the transition to the Department of...
Secularization movement in the Philippines
The 18th–19th century movement advocating for native Filipino priests to lead parishes, culminating in the execution of Gomburza and inspiri...
Paz Cea de Conde: First Woman Governor of the Philippines
Paz Cea de Conde (1888–1979) was the first woman governor of the Philippines, serving in Camarines Sur in 1937–38.