61. A BRIEF HISTORY Philippine history, many argue, did not begin with the coming of the Portugueseexplorer, Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. Rather, it began in the 13th century, http://park.org/Philippines/centennial/history.htm

A BRIEF HISTORY Philippine history, many argue, did not begin with the coming of the Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. Rather, it began in the 13th century, when 10 datus from Borneo, each with a hundred of his kinsmen, landed in what is now known as Panay Island in the Visayas. Yet, it was Magellan and succeeding expeditions from Spain, who put the Philippine archipelago on the map of the world. The intrepid Magellan was dubbed as the discoverer of the Philippines after he landed in Homonhon Islet, near Samar, on March 17, 1521. He was later killed in Mactan Island of Cebu in a clash with native warriors, led by a chieftain named Lapu-Lapu The Philippines was a prize catch for Spain which, at that time, was locked in a fierce struggle for world colonization with Portugal. The archipelago, named Filipinas for Spain's Philip II, was composed of 7,107 islands and islets spanning 1,854 kilometers from north to south. The Philippines, also a window to the New World, stretched from China to the north and the Indonesian archipelago to the south. The northernmost tip of the country, Y'ami of the Batanes Island group, is 241 kilometers south of Taiwan, while the southernmost tip, Sibutu of the Tawi-Tawi group of islands, is just 14.4 kilometers north of Borneo. The Philippines, in fact, is at most strategic location, making it a natural hub for commerce. Manila and Cebu are premiere centers of trade in the region. To the east is the vast Pacific Ocean and beyond it, the New World. To the west are the kingdoms of Indochina, including Cambodia and Thailand; while southwest is Malaysia.

62. Philippines - Rural Bankers Association Of The Philippines Includes a history of the Philippine rural banking system, vision statement, and a list of member banks. http://www.rbap.org/

63. Learn About The Philippines' Rich History Learn about the philippines rich history with focus on the birth and progressionof the philippines. Gain insight into the history of the philippines http://www.internationalcircuit.com/philippines/history.html

Bookmark us now! History of the Philippines Philippines Hotels Shopping Philippines Restaurants Attractions Philippines Tours document.writeln(rcFullDate); Travel Directory Community Sign up for our FREE Newsletter! Introduction ... Send a Postcard The Philippines History The first inhabitants of the Philippines arrived from the land bridge from Asia over 150,000 years ago. Throughout the years, migrants from Indonesia, Malaysia, and other parts of Asia made their way to the islands of this country. In the fourteenth century, the Arabs arrived and soon began a long tradition of Islam. Many Muslims are still living in the Philippines today. The original inhabitants of the Philippines decided they wanted independence, and fought against the Spanish during the Spanish-American War. The Spanish succumbed to defeat and therefore, the Philippines declared itself independent of any power. However, the United States thought otherwise and purchased this land for $20 million from Spain. In 1935, the US decided to give the Filipinos independence and so Manuel Quezon was sworn in as president, as the process for full independence began. The Japanese invaded the Philippines and ruled from 1942-1944 until the US invaded, which won the Philippines its independence completely in 1946.

64. Philippines Travel Resources Supreme Court of the philippines Official site with history, justices, Ayala Museum - Museum of Philippine history. Official site with list of http://www.internationalcircuit.com/philippines/resources.html

Bookmark us now! Philippines Resources Philippines Hotels Shopping Philippines Restaurants Attractions Philippines Tours document.writeln(rcFullDate); Travel Directory Community Sign up for our FREE Newsletter! Introduction ... Send a Postcard Philippines Resources List your resource Government House of Representatives - Official site which includes information on House Members, House leaders, and various legislative activities. Bureau of Internal Revenue - The official site with FAQs, history, top officials, annual report, and organizational structure. National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) - Official site of the Philippines' social and economic development planning and policy coordinating body. Updates on the economy, and economics indicators. National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) - Philippines' policy-making and coordinating body on statistical matters. Source of official Philippine social and economic statistics. National Statistics Office - The primary statistical arm of the Philippine government. Philippine Commission on Elections - The premier guardian of the Philippine ballot. With FAQs, statistics, election history, election results, pertinent laws, modernization, press releases, and links.

65. Muslim Separatism In The Philippines Meaningful Autonomy Or Endless War? Survey article by Thomas M. McKenna on the conflict, its players and history. http://www.asiasource.org/asip/mckenna.cfm

66. Catholic Peacebuilding Network (CPN) - Philippines - History Of Conflict Regions philippines history of Conflict. The Conflict in the philippines.Judging by the events of the last 30 years, Mindanao has a long way to go http://cpn.nd.edu/phil_hist.htm

Home Philippines The Conflict in the Philippines Hostility between Moros and Christians in Mindanao has not been limited to hateful attitudes and angry slogans. In the 1970s, the ruthless oppression of Moros by the Marcos dictatorship and their discriminatory treatment at the hands of the Christian majority sparked a violent uprising among Moro groups in Mindanao. The Moros sought to regain the autonomy that they had preserved even after Spain had conquered other areas of the Philippines, but lost in 1898 when Spain ceded the Philippines to the United States. Even after the Philippines was granted its independence in 1946, the Moro people never regained their autonomy. Send Feedback Philippines Peacebuilding Organizations Suggested Reading Conflict Summary 100 Hesburgh Center Notre Dame, IN 46556

67. 1Up Travel : Philippines - History And Culture Of Philippines. The Negritos were the original inhabitants of the philippines who arrived some25000 years ago. culture in the philippines is a wonderful blend of foreign http://www.1uptravel.com/international/asia/philippines/history-culture.html

Flags Maps Sightseeing Travel Warnings ... National Parks More Categories Introduction Topography Local Life Local Cuisine Local Holidays Festivals-Events Embassies Administration News Stand Worth a See !! Sight Seeing Maps Flags Shopping Eating Out Recreation Travel Essentials Country Facts Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Airline Tickets Car Rentals Cruises Hotels ... Vacations Web 1UpTravel.com You are here 1Up Travel Countries of the World Asia Philippines ADVERTISEMENT Country At a Glance Introduction Topography Life Cuisine ... Newstand Worth a Visit !! Cities Attractions Shopping Eating Out ... Travel Links Country Facts Introduction Geography People Government ... Transnational issues Related Philippines Guide Philippines Maps Philippines Hotels Philippines Flag ... Philippines Travel Warning Philippines History and Culture History The Negritos were the original inhabitants of the Philippines who arrived some 25,000 years ago. However, archaeological findings suggest that there were earlier settlers. There were other waves of migrations of Indo-Chinese, who were followed by the Malayans. In 1521, the Portuguese voyager Ferdinand Magellan arrived and found the islands to be thriving centers of commerce with traders from India, Arabia and China. Powerful Islamic influence was established in 1380 the Arab-taught Makdum. However, the arrival of Magellan who claimed the archipelago for Spain facilitated the growth of Christianity and the emergence of a new culture.

68. Sarisari Etc. - Filipino History, Language, Pop Culture. Filipino history. Baybayin. The Ancient Script of the philippines English FilipinoA history and detailed description of the Filipino script known as the http://www.mts.net/~pmorrow/

Search the Web with Find out WHAT'S NEW at Sarisari etc... Sarisari etc is now mirrored on a .Mac server! Click HERE if this server is too slow. SITE MAP About Me Ancient Documents Baybayin ... E-MAIL The Ancient Script of the Philippines English Filipino A history and detailed description of the Filipino script known as the Baybayin. How to Write the Ancient Script of the Philippines English Filipino A thorough tutorial on how to write the Baybayin script in the original Filipino and modified Spanish methods. How do I write my name in baybayin? This is the most frequently asked question here at Sarisari etc. This page offers strategies for writing difficult non-Filipino words and names in the baybayin script. A Chart showing many different forms of the baybayin with details of their origins. Baybayin Transcriptions Examples of 16th and 17th century baybayin documents from the three major language groups of the Philippines are transcribed into the modern alphabet. *New* Two comlplete legal documents written in baybayin in the early 1600s.

69. Baybayin, The Ancient Script Of The Philippines Prehispanic Source Materials for the Study of Philippine history. Revised edition,Manila 1984, p. 59. ibid. p. 56. San Agustin, Gaspar de. http://www.mts.net/~pmorrow/baynotes.htm

Baybayin, The Ancient Script of the Philippines For http://www.mts.net/~pmorrow/bayeng1.htm and http://www.mts.net/~pmorrow/baybay1.htm Notes San Agustin, Gaspar de. Conquistas de las Islas Filipinas , 1698 p. 292. Ed. Manuel Merino, Madrid 1975. From Scott (1994, pp. 94, 297) Alcina, Francisco Ignacio. Historia de las islas e indios de Bisayas , 1668 3:35-37. Victor Baltazar transcription. University of Chicago Philippine Studies Program 1962. From Scott (1994, pp. 96, 289) Chirino, Pedro. Relación de las Islas Filipinas , 1604. The Philippines in 1600. Historical Conservation Society. Manila 1969. p. 280 Morga, Dr. Antonio de. Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas . Mexico, 1609. Translated and edited by J.S. Cummins. The Hakluyt Society, Cambridge University Press, 1971, p. 269. Scott, William Henry. Barangay, Sixteenth Century Philippine Culture and Society , Manila 1994, p. 210 Boxer Codex. Charles Ralph Boxer. "A Late sixteenth-century Manila manuscript." 1590. in "The manners, customs and beliefs of the Philippine inhabitants of long ago" by Carlos Quirino and Mauro Garcia. The Philippine Journal of Science 87 . 1958. p. 371 From Scott (1994 pp. 210, 291)

70. Philippine History, Philippine Travel Tips And Information - Philippines, South The history Situated on the crossroads of Asia, on the eastern rim of the China Sea, The West discovered the philippines when Ferdinand Magellan, http://alltravelnetwork.com/philippines/travelinfo/thehistory.html

Philippine History The Land - The History - The People Visas Customs Currency ... Sightseeing The History Situated on the crossroads of Asia, on the eastern rim of the China Sea, the Philippines has hosted voyagers, migrants and traders since the dawn of history. That it was the center of Iively Asian trade route that stretched all the way to China and Japan can be seen from the relics these early visitors left behind. Among our archaeological treasures is a Neolithic spirit boat typical of early Southeast Asian culture. The West discovered the Philippines when Ferdinand Magellan, the Portuguese explorer who sailed for Spain, Ianded in Cebu in 1521. However, colonization didn't actually begin until 1565, when Miguel Lopez de Legazpi established a Spanish base in the town of Manila. Because Philippine society was loosely organized, without a central government, the Spanish conquest was rapid and total. Only the Muslims in the south and some inaccessible hill tribes were able to resist Spanish influence. Along with the Spanish conquerors came a new religion, Christianity, a new language, new laws and the galleon trade.

71. Aurora, Philippines - History The early history of Aurora Province, philippines dates back during the Spanishcolonial period and is linked to Quezon and Nueva Ecija Provinces. http://www.aurora.ph/history.html

HISTORY The Province of Aurora was founded by President Ferdinand E. Marcos in August 1979, with Baler as its capital, by virtue of Batas Bambansa Blg. 7. This act was the fulfillment of the prayers of the people of the the former Municipalities of Baler and Casiguran to be truly independent from the Province of Quezon for the first time since the Spanish occupation. Early History In 1572, the Spanish explorer Juan de Salcedo became the first European to visit the region that would be known as Aurora while he was exploring the northern coast of Luzon. Salcedo reportedly visited the towns of Casiguran, Baler and Infanta. In the early days of the Spanish colonial period, Aurora was ecclesiastically linked to Infanta, which today rests further south in the Province of Quezon. The earliest missionaries there were the Franciscans, who had established missions in Baler and Casiguran in 1609. Due to lack of available personnel, the region was given to the jurisdiction of the Agustinians and Recollects in 1658, but was returned to the Friars Minor in 1703. Other early missions included Dipaculao, established in 1719, and Casiguran, in 1753. The early history of Aurora is linked to Quezon Province, of which it originally formed a part, and Nueva Ecija. In 1591, Quezon (then named Kalilaya) was organized into a district that included a good portion of what now constitutes the Provinces of Laguna and Nueva Ecija.

72. About Scuba Diving In The Philippines Philippine history Flag. 22000 BC - The Tablon Caves show inhabitance of manfor about 40000 years. 1 BC - The rice terraces are built. http://www.about-scuba-diving.com/countries/philippines/history.htm

About scuba in the Philippines. Travel Information about diving, beach resorts and more... The Country: Home The Philippines Accommodation Daily News ... Emergency Destination: Luzon Puerto Galera The Visayas Mindanao Note: More destinations will be added soon. Articles: Worldwide News Miscellaneous: About Us Contact Currency Guest Book ... Submit Article Philippine History 22,000 B.C. - The Tablon Caves show inhabitance of man for about 40,000 years. 1 B.C. - The rice terraces are built. 960 A.D. - The Philippines start trading with China. In Mindanao the Islam is introduced. The Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrives in the Philippines with the specific quest to conquest the archipelago. This is also the time Catholicism was introduced. Magallan was soon killed by Lapu-Lapu in the battle of Mactan. The first expedition had to return to Spain and only after further four expeditions Miguel Lopez de Legazpi succeeded the colonization of the Philippines. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi takes possession of Manila and declares it the capital of the Philippines. 1565 to 1821 - The Philippines was ruled by the Viceroy of Mexico for the Spanish crown. In the years of closer Spanish Mexican relationship Philippine galleons traveled regularly to Mexico. After Mexico became independent from Spain the Philippine were ruled directly from Madrid having a general governor residing in Malacanang Palace / Manila. In that period Catholicism manifested itself and the Philippines became the only Christian nation in Asia.

73. WHKMLA : History Of The Philippines, 1821-1863 Article Philippine Islands, from Catholic Encyclopedia 1911 edition; from EB 1911Timeline Philippine history in the 19th Century, from APSIS http://www.zum.de/whkmla/region/seasia/phil18211863.html

The Philippines, 1821-1863 Until 1821, the Philippines were administrated from MEXICO; in 1821 the latter declared independence. The Philippines remained Spanish and now were administrated from Madrid. The Philippines hitherto had been a remote sideland of Mexico, its main economic purpose having been to facilitate the Spanish- Mexican China trade; Manila was an important entrepot for Spanish ships sailing to Canton (China). Now a new administration had to be established for the Philippines, more elaborate than the previous one, and Spain was faced with the question of how to cover its costs. From 1831 onward Spain gave up the policy of forbidding foreign ships to enter Filipino ports and opened the ports of ZAMBOANGA (1831), MANILA (1834), YOLILO (1855) and CEBU (1863) to international trade. This step came in recognition, that illegal trade with foreign merchants was widespread and the legal Spanish trade sluggish. In 1844 foreigners were prohibited to enter the interior. Filipino landowners were induced by a free market to change from their traditional subsistence farming to production for the market, for export, the main products being tobacco, sugar cane, abaca (Filipino hemp). In 1839 the government granted freedom of occupation and residence to ethnic Chinese; Chinese immigrants, mainly from Fujian, soon dominated the trade in major cities such as Manila. The SPANISH-FILIPINO BANK was established in 1856, the MANILA MINT in 1857. The population of the Philippines numbered c. 2.675 million in 1840, c. 3.816 million in 1850.

74. WHKMLA : History Of The Philippines, 1863-1898 Timeline Philippine history in the 19th Century, from APSIS On the colonialambitions of King Leopold I. of Belgium, by Elke Schellekens; in Dutch http://www.zum.de/whkmla/region/seasia/phil18631898.html

The Philippines, 1863-1898 The year 1863 marks a turning point in Filipino history, not only because the earthquake of 1863 destroyed Manila Cathedral. An EDUCATIONAL REFORM was implemented, which opened the system of higher education to Filipinos and modernized the curriculum. Offers by King Leopold I. of Belgium to purchase the Philipines (1869-1875) were unsuccessful. When liberal revolutionaries deposed Queen Isabel II. in Spain , a liberal governor, General CARLOS MARIA DE LA TORRE, was appointed for the Philippines. He abolished censorship, introduced the right for free speech and free assembly. However, de la Torre was succeeded by a reactionary, Rafael de Izquierdo, who cancelled his predecessor's liberal reforms. In 1872 a rebellion broke out on Cavite island. In 1876 the SULTANATE OF SULU was formally annexed. Filipino intellectuals (some of them having studied in Spain) began agitating for Filipino sef-government or independence. In 1889, the newspaper 'LA SOLIDARIDAD' (solidarity) was first published. In two novels published in 1886 and 1891, JOSE RIZAL criticized the brutality of the Spanish colonial regime. In 1892, after returning to the Philippines from Spain, he founded the organization LA LIGA FILIPINA (the Filipino League); he was arrested the same year; in 1896 he was tried for treason and executed. A secret resistance organization, KATIPUNAN, founded in 1892, in 1896 launched an armed insurrection; the rebels controlled part of the Philippines, the Spanish another part. Rebel leader AGUINALDO proclaimed the REPUBLIC OF BIAK-NA-BATO, but in negotiations agreed to take a large sum of money and leave the country.

75. Independent Lens . IMELDA . Learn More | PBS The philippines Reader A history of Colonialism, Neocolonialism, Dictatorship, Timeline Imelda and a Political history of the philippines http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/imelda/more.html

The Film Imelda The Marcoses The Philippines Sources The Film Imelda the Movie Baltimore City Paper: Miss Manila This interview with IMELDA filmmaker Ramona Diaz discusses the making of the film and its controversial response in the Philippines. NPR: 'Imelda': An Intimate Portrait of Filipino Politics Listen to Ramona Diaz in an interview with Bob Edwards about Filipino history and the making of IMELDA . The Manila Times: Imelda Asks Court to Stop Showing of Documentary This 2004 Associated Press article includes quotes from a prepared statement given by Imelda Marcos regarding the film. TIME Asia Magazine: Her Greatest Admirer BBC News: Director Fights for Imelda Movie Imelda The Philadelphia Inquirer: Marcos Trail More Sobering Than Sensational CNN: Imelda Marcos Runs for Philippines Presidency Imelda: A New Musical Divas: The Site: Imelda Marcos This homage to political divas includes a short bio for Imelda Marcos, a collection of her personal quotes, trivia bits, a photo gallery, pictures of Marcos-related memorabilia and more. Jewels of Imelda See photographs of the elaborate jewelry Marcos smuggled out of the Philippines to Hawaii in 1986.

76. Welcome To Archdiocese Of Manila Official Website Oldest diocese in the philippines includes seven cities and five municipalities. News items, photos, history, map, archdiocesan directory, archive of pastoral statements from 1974 to the present. http://www.rcam.org/

77. The Philippines Geography, politics, climate, history, language and religion, money, visa, phone, and festivals. http://hem.passagen.se/waeppling/malapascua/philippines.htm

SECTIONS ON THIS PAGE: Introduction Geography Politics Climate ... Mindanao (south) FOR THE TRAVELLER, the Philippines is favourable located, with relatively short distances to Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong ( ). Despite this, it has never drawn such enormous masses of tourists as for example Thailand, and the greater part of the country is still virginal and unexploited. This is naturally reflected in the warmth and friendliness of the local people, and you may practically find your own paradise island where no tourist ever has even left a footprint in the sand. If you're looking for a country to explore, you really should try the Philippines. GEOGRAPHICALLY, the country is divided in to three main regions; Luzon in the north, the Visayas in the centre, and Mindanao in the south. The captiol Manila is located in the north on the island of Luzon. The poulation is THE POLITICAL SITUATION in the Philippines was a bit worried after the election of the new president Gloria Arroyo Macapagal in January 2001, who replaced the former president Joseph Estrada. There have also been trouble with rebel groups on the islands close to Malaysia (the Mindanao-area). It is important to know that the demonstrations and reported on the news took place in Manila, and that the troubled region in the south is located an hours flight away from Malapascua. The countryside in the Visayas is as peaceful as ever. The Philippines is still a safe place for tourists, if you avoid the troubled regions in the south, near Malaysia. The situation is similar to the one in India, where the state of Kashmir is the subject of battles between the state and rebels. And still, India is considered to be a safe place to travel, as long as one avoids Kashmir; both India and the Philippines are very large countries.

78. HIST 32-History Of The Philippines Analyze similarities of Philippine history with the history of other Asian nations Analytical research project on pertinent topics on Philippine history http://www.solano.edu/webcms/display.asp?course_id=9622

79. Philippines - HISTORY philippines history. philippines. IN EARLY SPRING 1992, as President Corazon C.Aquino approached the end of her term, there was no doubt that her http://www.mongabay.com/reference/country_studies/philippines/HISTORY.html

COUNTRY STUDIES Philippines - HISTORY Philippines - History Philippines IN EARLY SPRING 1992, as President Corazon C. Aquino approached the end of her term, there was no doubt that her administration had restored a functioning democratic system to the Philippines. Aquino herself had decided not to seek another term as president even though the one-term presidency limitation imposed by the constitution did not apply to her. There was, however, no dearth of aspirants for the position. Eight candidates, including former First Lady Imelda Marcos, who had returned to the Philippines in the fall of 1991 to face embezzlement charges, were considered serious contenders. In the early 1990s, the Philippines was rather densely populated (220 persons per square kilometer), and the annual population growth rate was 2.5 percent. Approximately 57 percent of the population was under twenty years of age. Education was very highly regarded, as it had been throughout most of the twentieth century. The literacy rate of the total population approached 90 percent, and compulsory, free education reached nearly all elementary school-age children, even in the remotest areas. Health care was adequate in urban areas, less so in the countryside. Many of the most intractable problems in the Philippines can be traced to the country's colonial past. One major source of tension and instability stems from the great disparity in wealth and power between the affluent upper social stratum and the mass of low-income, often impoverished, Filipinos. In 1988 the wealthiest 10 percent of the population received nearly 36 percent of the income, whereas the poorest 30 percent of the population received less than 15 percent of the income.

80. History And People Of The Philippines Filipino Culture history and people of the philippines Filipino culture. http://www.learn-in-asia.com/philippines_people_history.htm

Contact Sitemap - easy navigation ** NEW ** Updated weekly Guestbook ... Photos Must See! Technician Training Scuba Diving Facilities Dive the Philippines ... Dive Info Philippines History and People History The Philippines is the 3rd largest English speaking country in the world. The American occupation was responsible for teaching the Filipino people the English language. It has a rich history combining Asian, European, and American influences. Before the Spanish colonization in 1521, the Filipinos had a rich culture and were trading with the Chinese and the Japanese. Spain's colonization brought about the construction of Intamuros in 1571, a "Walled City " comprised of European buildings and churches, replicated in different parts of the archipelago. In 1898, after 350 years and 300 rebellions, the Filipinos, with leaders like Jose Rizal and Emilio Aguinaldo, succeeded in winning their independence. 1898, made the Philippines the first and only colony of the United States. Following the Philippine-American War, the United States brought widespread education to the islands. Filipinos fought alongside Americans during World War II, particularly at the famous battle of

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