#Philippine History
Articles tagged with «Philippine History».
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.
Marcelo H. del Pilar: Life, Works and Legacy
Marcelo H. del Pilar was a Filipino writer, lawyer, and journalist who led the Reform Movement in Spain.
David Medalla: Kinetic Art, Activism and the Cloud Canyons Legacy
David Medalla (1942–2020) was a Filipino kinetic artist and activist known for his Cloud Canyons bubble machines and participatory works.
Epifanio de los Santos: Historian, Journalist and Collector
Epifanio de los Santos (1871–1928) was a Filipino historian, journalist, and collector whose archives formed the basis of the Philippine Lib...
National Scientist of the Philippines: Order, Selection and Legacy
The Order of National Scientists is the highest Philippine science award, established in 1976 to honor distinguished researchers.
Leloy Claudio: Academic Career and Political Commentary
Profile of Filipino academic Leloy Claudio, his works on Philippine history, and his political commentary.