What Are the Social Issues in the First Philippine Republic?
Just over two years, the First Philippine Republic met many social challenges. It started in 1899 during the fight against Spain and the Philippine-American War. This...
Just over two years, the First Philippine Republic met many social challenges. It started in 1899 during the fight against Spain and the Philippine-American War. This...
Around 300 people from Macabebe were killed by fire in their church on April 27, 1899. This sad event, called the Burning of The 300 Macabebes,...
The Manila Observatory was established in 1865. It stands as one of the oldest research institutions in the Philippines. It began with the Jesuit mission and...
There were about 1,000 plant kinds in the Philippines. Father Manuel Blanco, a Spanish botanist, recorded them all in “Flora de Filipinas.” He started this work...
In 1848, the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines planned a special military operation. This was the Balanguingui Expedition. Its goal was to take over the...
Did you know that Claire Phillips, an American entertainer and club owner, defied the odds and became a renowned spy during World War II in Japanese-occupied...
Did you know that during the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in World War II, there were Filipinos who actively supported and aligned themselves with the...
During World War II, Filipino guerrillas fought hard against the Japanese in the Philippines. They used smart strategies to slow down the Japanese and win back...
Did you know the Partido Kommunista ng Pilipinas (PKP) played a big role in Philippines’ history? They helped shape political talk and opposition during the Marcos...
Do you know about the Negros Nine, a brave group of Filipino activists? They stood against a harsh regime during a time of trouble. Their courage...