#Spanish colonial period
Articles tagged with «Spanish colonial period».
Battle of Tayabas: 1898 Campaign and Spanish Surrender
The 1898 Battle of Tayabas was a 2-month siege led by General Miguel Malvar, ending Spanish rule in the province.
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.
Battle of Budla-an: Cebuano Rebel Victory in the Philippine Revolution
The Battle of Budla-an (1898) was a decisive victory for Cebuano rebels against Spanish forces near Talamban, Cebu.
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...
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.
Pact of Biak-na-Bato: Terms, Exile and Unfulfilled Indemnities
The 1897 Pact of Biak-na-Bato ended the Philippine Revolution temporarily, granting Aguinaldo exile in Hong Kong and indemnities.
To the Young Women of Malolos: José Rizal's 1889 Letter
Analysis of José Rizal's 1889 letter to the women of Malolos, exploring Spanish colonial education and women's roles.
Cry of Santa Barbara: The Visayan Declaration of Independence
The Cry of Santa Barbara on November 17, 1898, led by Martín Delgado, marked the first hoisting of the Philippine flag outside Luzon.
Spanish influence on Filipino culture
Overview of Spanish colonial impact on Philippine language, religion, surnames, and traditions.