There are reliable records for four main periods of Philippine history:
- Spanish rule (1521–1898)
- American rule (1898–1946)
- Japanese occupation (1941–1946)
- Philippine self rule (1946–present)
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What is the historical period of the Philippines?
The history of the Philippines can be divided into five distinct phases: Metal Age Philippines [ 500 BC-AD 1000]; The Porcelein Period ( c. 1000-1521); the Spanish period (1521-1898); the American period (1898-1946); and the post-independence period (1946-present).
What are the major historical events in the Philippines?
Key moments in Philippine history include 1521 when Magellan reached the islands, and in 1546, when Spain conquered its first foothold. Another pivotal moment was in 1898 when the US took its first foothold. Finally, in 1946, the US agreed to grant the country independence.
How old is Philippines in history?
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.
When did the Philippines first appear?
Beginnings of the Archipelago (1)
Some 50 million years ago, the archipelago was formed by volcanic eruptions. About 30,000 years ago the earliest inhabitants had arrived from the Asian mainland, perhaps over land bridges built during the ice ages.
Jan 9, 2018 · A chronology of key events: 1542 - Spanish expedition claims the islands and names them the Philippines after the heir to the Spanish throne ...
This is a timeline of Philippine history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in the Philippines and its predecessor states.
1565-1815: The Manila galleon trade route between the Philippines and Mexico commences in 1565, making two round trips per year for over two centuries. Filipino ...
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 ...
Beginnings of the Archipelago (1). Some 50 million years ago, the archipelago was formed by volcanic eruptions. About 30,000 years ago the earliest inhabitants ...
16th century Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony. 1898. Ceded to the United States following the Spanish-American War.
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The Philippines was granted to the United States in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became self-governing, but their ...
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