#Spanish Colonial Era
Articles tagged with «Spanish Colonial Era».
Samar (1962 film)
1962 adventure film directed by and starring George Montgomery, set in a Spanish penal colony on the island of Samar.
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.
Sunken Cemetery: History and Heritage of Camiguin's Submerged Landmark
The Sunken Cemetery in Catarman, Camiguin, is a submerged burial site from the Spanish era, declared a National Cultural Treasure in 2018.
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...
Teodoro Brillantes House: Heritage and Museum History
Historic building in Tayum, Abra, Philippines. National Historical Landmark housing Brillantes family artifacts from the Spanish colonial er...
Negros (province): History of the Spanish-era administrative division
Former Philippine province (1734–1890) that partitioned into Negros Occidental and Oriental.
Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas: Antonio de Morga's 1609 Chronicle
Overview of Antonio de Morga's 1609 book Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas, its contents, and José Rizal's 1890 annotations.
Dagohoy rebellion: History, Government and Legacy in Bohol
The Dagohoy rebellion was the longest revolt in Philippine history, lasting 85 years in Bohol from 1744 to 1829.
Will of Fernando Malang Balagtas: Disputed Provenance and Genealogical Legacy
Analysis of the disputed 16th-century Will of Fernando Malang Balagtas, its anachronistic dates, and its role in tracing Manila's royal gene...
Francisco Ignacio Alcina: Jesuit Historian of the Visayas
Francisco Ignacio Alcina (1610–1674) was a Spanish Jesuit missionary and historian who documented Visayan culture, language, and traditions.
Battle of Dagupan: The Final Stand in the Philippine Revolution
The 1898 Battle of Dagupan ended Spanish rule in Pangasinan, marking a decisive victory for Filipino revolutionary forces.
Classical Cebuano: History, Phonology and Grammar
Overview of Classical Cebuano, the Spanish-era form of the language spoken in Visayas and Mindanao.
Dispute over the oldest university in the Philippines
Analysis of the historical debate between UST and USC regarding the title of the oldest university in the Philippines and Asia.
History of the Philippines: From Prehistoric Polities to Modern Republic
Comprehensive overview of Philippine history from 709,000-year-old hominins to the 1946 independence.