#Philippine History
Articles tagged with «Philippine History».
Camp Holmes Internment Camp: WWII History and Legacy in Baguio
History of Camp Holmes, the WWII internment camp in Baguio housing 500 civilians until 1944.
Philippine Constitutional Commission of 1986
The 1986 Constitutional Commission drafted the 1986 Philippine Constitution following the EDSA People Power Revolution.
Plaridel, Bulacan: History, Heritage, and Local Profile
Profile of Plaridel, Bulacan: history, Battle of Quingua, Santiago Apostol Church, and local demographics.
University of Santo Tomas Field: National Cultural Treasure and Historic Venue
The University of Santo Tomas Field in Manila is a National Cultural Treasure, hosting papal visits and WWII internment.
Battle of Mactan: The 1521 Conflict Between Magellan and Lapulapu
The 1521 Battle of Mactan was the first recorded victory of Filipino forces against European colonizers, resulting in the death of Ferdinand...
Cornelio Balmaceda: Commerce Secretary and Architect of the Asian Development Bank
Profile of Cornelio Balmaceda, former Philippine Commerce Secretary who secured the ADB headquarters for Manila.
Pedro Guevara: Soldier, Legislator and Resident Commissioner
Profile of Pedro Guevara, Filipino soldier, lawyer, and Resident Commissioner to the US Congress who championed the Tydings-McDuffie Act.
Krus na Ligas: History, Land Dispute and Community Profile in Quezon City
Profile of Krus na Ligas, a historic barangay in UP Diliman, Quezon City, covering its 17th-century origins, land disputes and community gov...
Balingasa: History, Infrastructure and Urban Development in Quezon City
Profile of Balingasa, an urban barangay in Quezon City known for the Balintawak Interchange, The Cloverleaf estate and its historical roots.
Bambang, Taguig: History, Geography and Community Profile
Profile of Bambang, one of Taguig's nine original barrios established in 1587, covering its history, demographics and landmarks.
Corazon Aquino: Life, Presidency and Legacy
Corazon Aquino served as the 11th president of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992, leading the People Power Revolution.
Tondo Conspiracy: The 1587 Tagalog Uprising Against Spanish Rule
The Tondo Conspiracy of 1587 was a major planned revolt by Tagalog nobles to overthrow Spanish rule, involving alliances with Japan and Brun...
Ramon Magsaysay: Biography and Presidency
Biography of Ramon Magsaysay, 7th President of the Philippines (1953–1957), known as the Champion of the Masses.
Colon Street: History, Disputes and Urban Revival in Cebu City
Colon Street in Cebu City is a historic road built in 1565. This article covers its history, the dispute over its status as the oldest stree...
Philippine Constitutional Convention of 1971
The 1971 Philippine Constitutional Convention that drafted the 1973 Constitution under Ferdinand Marcos.
Holy Cross of Davao College: History, Academics and Institutional Profile
Profile of Holy Cross of Davao College, a Catholic university in Davao City founded in 1951 by the RVM Sisters and PME Fathers.
Stonewall Manila: 1994 Pride Revolution and LGBT History
Overview of Stonewall Manila, the 1994 pro-LGBT demonstration in Quezon City commemorating the 1969 riots.
Negros (province): History of the Spanish-era administrative division
Former Philippine province (1734–1890) that partitioned into Negros Occidental and Oriental.
Blockade of Cebu: Portuguese-Spanish Naval Conflict of 1568
The 1568 Portuguese naval blockade of Cebu aimed to expel Spanish colonists but failed due to disease and Spanish resistance.
Technological University of the Philippines: History, Academics and Institutional Profile
Profile of the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP), a state university established in 1901 in Manila with campuses across Luzo...