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Period: Jan 1, 1550 to
Philippines 1550s to present day
20 life changing events in Philippines from 1550s to present day. -
Apr 27, 1565
First Spanish settlement in Philippines by Spanish conquester Miguel López de Legazpi
Spanish conquester Miguel López de Legazpi established one of the first European settlements in the East Indies and the Pacific Islands. Miguel López de Legazpi arrived on Philippine Cebu and later established the colony on April 27th which was the beginning of a three century Spanish rule over the Philippines. -
Mar 18, 1570
Miguel López de Legazpi and the spread of Christianity
Miguel López de Legazpi conquered a Muslim settlement in the Philippines and began to spread Christianity through the Philippines. Missionaries were sent around the Philippines to spread the religion. -
The Dagohoy Rebellion
This is a significant event in history of the Spanish era of Philippines at Bohol. This was the result of the forced labor and the unfair treatment of the Spanish. Francisco Dagohoy defeated the Spanish forces and created his own government in the mountains with more than 3,000 followers that later trippled. -
Silang Revolt
One of the most famous Philippine revolts against the Spanish rule led by Diego Silang. Silang declared the independence of Ilocos but was later killed by his friend. Silang's wife continued the revolt after her husbands death and won many battles against the Spanish. -
Pule Revolt or the religoius revolt of Hermano Pule
Hermano Pule or Apolinario de la Cruz was an important person in the revolutionary history in the Philippines. Pule was a crusader who sacrificed himself for religious freedom and fought so that everyone can pray freely to their Gods without any government persecution. -
Famous Publications of Jose Rizal
One of Rizal's most famous writings were published in 1887. The books Rizal published angered many Spanish colonists because of its mocking attitude towards the higher classes. As a patriot Rizal continued to publish more works about the Spanish colonists and advocated the reform of the Philippines. -
Martial Law
A time spanning from 1972- 1981 when the President Ferdinand Marcos declared a martial law ("the law temporarily imposed upon an area by state or national military forces when civil authority has broken down or during wartime military operations") to protect against civil strife and communist takeover. -
The Philippine Revolution
The two year long Philippine Revolution began on August 30th when 800 Katipurenos raided the Spanish arsenal. Later on 1898 the independece of the Common Wealth of the Philippines was established, however shortly after that the Americans came and thus started the Philippine-American war. -
Philippines as a Commonwealth
The constitution of the commonwealth was signed on March 23rd, 1935. This time period of 1935 to 1946 was when the Philippines was part of the commonwealth of the United States. The National Defense Act was signed on December 21st, allowing the Philippines to have their own army. -
Philippines Campaign
Also known as the Battle of the Philippines, this was when Japan invaded the Philippines between 1941 and 1942. The Philippines was defended by the United States. -
Philippine Independance Day
This is when the United States granted the Philippines true political independance, despite previous attempts. -
People Power
"Presidential elections see Marcos opposed by Aquino's widow, Corazon. Marcos declares himself the winner, but Aquino disputes the result. There are mass protests, dubbed "people power", in Manila. The military withdraws its support for Marcos, who flees to Hawaii. The new government claims Marcos had looted billions of dollars during his time in power." -
Joseph Estrada Violates Constitution
Presidant Joseph Estrada was accused bribery, graft and corruption, betrayal of public trust, and culpable violation of the Constitution. His impeachment trial was started on the 7th of December, 2000 and aborted by January 16th, 2001. This lead to the EDSA revolution later that year, and, needless to say, the downfall of Estrada. -
Phase in War of International Terrorism
The United States claims that joint excercises with the native military signals a new phase in the war of international terrorism. -
Army Mutiny
In Manila over 300 soliders take charge of a shopping centre, After negotiations they surrender preacefully. The Presidant Arroyo declares this as a state of obvious rebellion. -
Maguindanano Massacre
Victims on their way to file a certificate of candidacy for the vice mayor of Buluan (Mangudadatu) were kidnapped and brutally killed. 58 people were killed, including Mangudadatu's wife, friends, lawyers, and other relatives. The victims relatives blame the rival clan for the attack.
