#Pre-colonial Philippines
Articles tagged with «Pre-colonial Philippines».
Pila (historical polity): Pre-colonial Tagalog state and Laguna Copperplate Inscription
Ancient Tagalog polity in Laguna, mentioned in the 900 CE Laguna Copperplate Inscription as a major trade center.
Cebu (historical polity): Rajahnate of Sugbu and its Indianized heritage
The Rajahnate of Cebu (Sugbu) was a pre-colonial Indianized mandala monarchy in the Philippines, known in Chinese records as Suwu.
Tondo (historical polity): Pre-colonial history and significance
Tondo was a major pre-colonial Tagalog polity and trade hub in Manila, documented since 900 AD.
Rajah Colambu: First Contact and the Blood Compact of 1521
Rajah Colambu of Mazaua was the first Filipino ruler to ally with Spain, participating in the first Catholic Mass and blood compact in 1521.
Singhapala: Ancient Capital of the Rajahnate of Cebu
Singhapala was the ancient fortified capital of the Rajahnate of Cebu, founded by Sri Lumay. Located in modern-day Cebu City, it was a major...
Bolinao Skull: Archaeological Discovery and Pre-Colonial Dental Art
The Bolinao Skull is a unique archaeological find from Pangasinan featuring gold dental decorations resembling fish scales.
Drinking culture of the Philippines
History and practices of Filipino drinking culture, from pre-colonial tuba to modern inuman traditions.
House of Salalila: History and Legacy of the Kingdom of Lusong
The House of Salalila was the ruling dynasty of the Kingdom of Lusong from 1500 to 1571, descending from Rajah Salalila and intermarrying wi...