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Jan 1, 1500
Brief Prior History
30,000 years ago, the Negritos migrated to the Philippines; then, in the fourteen century, Arab traders introduced Islam into the southern islands and extended their influence. The first Europeans visit the Philippines, in 1521, were those in the Spanish expedition around the world, led by Ferdinand Magellan. After another expedition from New Spain, Spanish leadership was soon established over small independent communities that previously had no central rule. -
Jan 1, 1543
Philippines is Named
Ruy Lopez leads an expedition to the islands. Then, Spain claims the islands and names them Philippines after the heir of Spanish throne. This is Nationalism, Spain is creating a new nation state. -
Jan 1, 1571
Manila is Established
Legaspi establishes the Spanish city of Manila on a town he conquered, further colonizing and securing the Spanish foothold in the Philippines. -
Royal Company of the Philippines Enrolls in Economy
Royal Company of the Philippines starts enrolling in the economy of Philippines. This company promote direct and tax free trade between the islands and Spain, which is similar to the standard of a colonial economy. -
Filippinos given Citizenship in Spain
Filippinos are given the privileges of citizenship in Spain and representation in the Spanish parliament, which is colonialism. -
Priests Publicly Executed
Three martyr priests are publicly murdered as leaders of the Cavite Conspiracy, a movement for nationalism. This incident motivates the Filipinos to unite and develop national conspiracies, creating a reform movement among Filipinos in Spain, the Propaganda Movement. -
Anti-Spanish Novel Published
José Rizal publishes an anti-Spanish novel, Noli Me Tangere or the The Lost Eden, popularizing independence and causing a rise in nationalism. -
Rizal Captured
The Spanish execute Rizal for writing the novel, which is part of Spanish protecting their nationalism of Philippines. -
Katipunan Rebellion
A rebellion organized by the Katipunan breaks out, Katipunan forces fight against the colonial army, which is nationalism. -
Spain Surrenders Philippines
Spain surrenders the Philippines to the US, after the Spanish-American War. Although US declares military rule, Emilio Aguinaldo leads a guerrilla war against US, expressing nationalism. -
Aguinaldo Captured
Aguinaldo is captured, ending most of the hostilities of nationalism. -
Philippine Assembly
A Philippine assembly is formed. This gives the Philippines their first pledge of independence and nation, though a specific date is not set. -
Philippines is Promised Independence
After a survey, approving the establishment of the Commonwealth of the Philippines; Manuel Quezon becomes the first president. The Philippines is promised full independence in ten years, which is nationalism. -
Japan Attacks
Japan attacks the Philippines by air and invades two weeks later, an example of colonialism. -
Full Independence Granted
The islands are granted full independence and renamed the Republic of the Philippines, the nation state is created. -
Mutual Defense Treaty Signed
Philippines and the US signs a “Mutual Defence Treaty” that states Philippines will support the US in war. Philippines' full independence is officially granted, so this is nationalism. -
People Power Revolution
A popular protest movement springs up to corrupt the current Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, called the People Power Revolution. This is nationalism.
