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(900) Indian Kingdom of Tondo established around Bay of About Philippines
Manila
(1000) Trade routes established in Sulu by people from
Southern Annam (present day Vietnam)
(1200 - 1300) Migrants from Borneo spread into southern
Philippines
(1240) Arab Tuan Masha'ika introduced Islam to Sulu
(1380) Muslim Arabs arrived at Sulu Archipelago, built a
mosque in Jolo
(1450) Muslim Sultanate of Jolo established on islands
The Culture Of The Philippines
between Borneo and Mindanao
(1475) Muslim sultanate of Maguindanao founded on Land Area 298,170 km2
Mindanao; Islam spread throughout the archipelago Water Area 1,830 km2
reaching as far as central Luzon.
Total Area 300,000km2 (#72)
1500s Population 102,624,209 (#12)
(1521) Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan
Population 344.18/km2
discovered Homonhon Island, named it "Arcigelago de San Density
Lazaro"
Government Type Presidential Republic
(1521) Magellan reached the Philippines
GDP (PPP) $807.00 Billion Religious Beliefs In The Philippines
(1521) Magellan reached Limasawa Island, met Rajah
Kulambo, the ruler GDP Per Capita $7,700

(1521) Magellan and Kulambo entered into blood compact Currency Peso (PHP)
(1521) First Philippine mass is held at Limasawa
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(1521) Magellan sailed to Cebu Island, entered into blood
compact with Chieftain Rajah Humabon Largest Cities
(1521) Magellan died in battle near Cebu
Manila (10,444,527) Malingao
(1525 - 1536) Spain attempted sending three more
(1,121,974)
expeditions to Philippines - all failed Quezon City
(2,761,720) Cebu City (798,634)
(1543) Spanish expedition led by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos What Do The Colors And Symbols Of The
arrived; he named the islands the Philippines in honor of Budta (1,273,715) General Santos Flag Of Philippines Mean?
(679,588)
Philip II, son of King Charles I of Spain Davao (1,212,504)
Taguig (644,473)
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(1565) Expedition led by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi arrived

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(1565) Legaspi established rst permanent Spanish Pasig City (617,301) Antipolo (549,543)
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(1568) Portuguese attacked Cebu, blockaded port
(1571) Legaspi established Spanish Colonial Government in What Is Geography?
Manila; proclaimed it the capital of the colony See Also The Five Themes In Geography
(1580) King Philip II of Spain became King of Portugal,
ended Portuguese harassment of Philippines Where is Philippines? What Is a Tide Pool?
(1580) Forced labor of all males aged 16 to 60 instituted by GDP of Philippines What is Cultural Appropriation?
Spanish
(1583) Fire destroyed Manila What is the Capital of Philippines? What is Regionalism?

1600s - 1700s List of Airports in Philippines

(1600) Dutch attacked the Philippines during European Related To Philippines
war between Spain and the Netherlands.
(1603) In the Luzon Tragedy, over 30,000 Chinese merchants were killed, along with o cials and WORLD FACTS

civilians by Spanish chieftain 10 Largest Rice

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(1621 - 1683) Revolts and uprisings against religious customs and Spanish rule occurred throughout the
Philippines
(1744) Dagohoy Revolt in Bohol lasted 85 years, provided independence from Spanish rule WORLD FACTS
(1754) Towns of Lipa, Sala, Tanauan, Talisay destroyed by eruption of Mt. Taal The Biggest Shopping
(1762) During Europe's Seven Years War, British attacked and occupied Manila Malls In The World
(1762) British took control of Philippines; Darsonne Drake became Governor-General; colony opened to
international trading
(1763) British occupation of Philippines ended when Treaty of Paris signed by England, Spain and SOCIETY

France; Manila was returned to Spain Religious Beliefs In The

Philippines
1800s

(1808) French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte installed brother Joseph as King of Spain
(1809) Spanish colonies, including Philippines made part of Spain, Filipinos given privileges of Spanish
citizenship and representation in Parliament
(1812) Cadiz Constitution established
(1813) Cadiz Constitution implemented in Manila
(1813) In Battle of the Nations, French were defeated, Napoleonic forces driven out of Spain
(1814) Ferdinand VII, son of King Charles IV, became King of Spain
(1816) Spanish Parliament rejected Cadiz Constitution, Philippine representation abolished
(1830) Port of Manila opened
(1863) Earthquake left Manila in ruins
(1869) Suez Canal opened, steamship service established between Philippines and Europe
(1872) 200 Filipino soldiers staged mutiny in Cavite for secularization and nationalism
(1872) Three priests executed as alleged leaders of Cavite Conspiracy
(1890s) Insurrection against Spanish rule began
(1898) U.S. Navy destroyed Spanish eet in Manila Bay during Spanish-American War
(1898) Spain and U.S. signed Treaty of Paris, Spain ceded Philippines to U.S. for payment of 20 million
dollars
(1899) Hostilities ared between Filipino and U.S. forces

1900s
(1901) Filipino insurgent leader, Emilio Aguinaldo was captured
(1901) William H. Taft became rst U.S. governor of Philippines
(1901) 48 members of U.S. 9th Infantry killed by townspeople and guerrillas in the Balangiga Massacre
(1902) Civil government established by U.S. to replace military rule
(1902) Governor Taft improved economic conditions, established "pensionado" program for students,
modernized and westernized the country
(1907) First congressional election took place, Philippine assembly was inaugurated
(1911) 1,334 people were killed when Mt. Taal erupted
(1916) Jones Law enacted, promised independence when stable government was established

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