The Philippines was ruled under the Mexico-based Viceroyalty of New Spain. After this, the colony was directly governed by Spain, following Mexico's independence. Spanish rule ended in 1898 …

Nov 24, 2025 · History of the Philippines, a survey of notable events and people in the history of the Philippines. The Philippines takes its name from Philip II, who was king of Spain during the …

Feb 28, 2025 · History of the Philippines with a timeline of events, a chronological list of Philippine presidents & Vice-Presidents, The evolution of the Philippine Flag, Philippine statistics, old …

Over time, social and political organization developed and evolved in the widely scattered islands. The basic unit of settlement was the barangay (a Malay word for boat that came to be used to …

Philippine history spans millennia, marked by periods of indigenous civilization, colonial rule, struggle for independence, and the ongoing journey toward progress and democracy.

Explore Philippine history from pre-colonial societies through Spanish colonization, American occupation, Marcos dictatorship, and People Power Revolution to modern independence.

About 30,000 years ago the earliest inhabitants had arrived from the Asian mainland, perhaps over land bridges built during the ice ages. By the tenth century A.D. coastal villagers …

Discover the rich and diverse history of the Philippines, an archipelago shaped by various cultures and civilizations. Explore the pre-colonial era, Spanish colonization, the fight for …

Jul 4, 2025 · Following the Spanish-American War, the Philippines came under American rule, leading to significant changes in education, governance, and society. The country achieved …

This blog explores key phases of Philippine history, linking them to contemporary issues such as territorial disputes, economic dependency, and cultural identity.