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4 days ago · The Philippines takes its name from Philip II, who was king of Spain during the Spanish colonization of the islands in the 16th century. Because it was under Spanish rule for 333 years and under U.S. tutelage for a further 48 years, the Philippines has many cultural affinities with the West.
3 days ago · The history of the Philippines dates from the earliest hominin activity in the archipelago at least by 709,000 years ago. Homo luzonensis, a species of archaic humans, was present on the island of Luzon at least by 134,000 years ago. The earliest known anatomically modern human was from Tabon Caves in Palawan dating about 47,000 years.
May 22, 2024 · Background. The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. Led by Emilio AGUINALDO, the Filipinos conducted an insurgency against US rule from 1899-1902, although some fighting continued in outlying islands as late as 1913.
May 20, 2024 · May 20, 2024. 18 min read. Add comment. Dive into the Filipino language's roots and structure, and discover how it reflects the rich culture and history of the Philippines. Ever curious about the Filipino language’s origins? How it formed and its special traits?
6 days ago · 1899 - 1902. Location: Batangas. Luzon. Mindanao. Philippines. Samar. Participants: Filipino. United States. Context: Philippine Revolution. Spanish-American War. Major Events: Battle of Manila. On the Web: Northern Illinois University - The Philippine American War (May 23, 2024)
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1 day ago · The Philippines recognizes the importance of preserving and promoting linguistic diversity. A Brief History of the Philippines. The Philippines’ history goes back thousands of years. Different groups like Austronesian and Negrito ethnic groups lived on the islands. The story we know starts in 1521, when the Spanish arrived.
4 days ago · Benigno Aquino III (born February 8, 1960, Manila, Philippines—died June 24, 2021, Manila) was a Filipino politician who served as president of the Philippines (2010–16) and was the scion of a famed political family.
