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Tag: Filipino Nationalism

Lope K. Santos: Championing Filipino Language and Identity During American Rule

Posted on 9 May 20259 May 2025 by R.M.C.Ablir

The early 20th century in the Philippines was a time of profound transformation. The end of Spanish rule and the dawn of American occupation ushered in a new era, bringing with it not only political and economic changes but also a significant shift in the cultural landscape. Among the most impactful changes was the introduction…

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Graciano Lopez Jaena: Eloquence, La Solidaridad, and the Birth of Philippine Nationalism

Posted on 9 May 20259 May 2025 by R.M.C.Ablir

Graciano Lopez Jaena is one of the most celebrated heroes in Philippine history, often remembered for his fiery speeches and sharp writing. He was a key figure in the Propaganda Movement, a peaceful campaign by Filipino intellectuals and nationalists in Spain who sought reforms for the Philippines under Spanish colonial rule. Among his most significant…

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José Rizal in Paris: Exile, Enlightenment, and the Shaping of Filipino Nationalism

Posted on 3 May 20253 May 2025 by R.M.C.Ablir

José Rizal, the Philippine national hero, lived a life marked by extensive travel, intellectual pursuits, and unwavering dedication to the cause of Filipino reform and eventual nationhood. While his time in Spain is often highlighted due to its role as the center of the colonial power and the base for much of the Propaganda Movement,…

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Criminalizing Patriotism: The Philippine Sedition Law of 1901

Posted on 3 May 20253 May 2025 by R.M.C.Ablir

The transition from Spanish to American rule in the Philippines was a period marked by conflict, resistance, and fundamental shifts in political control and legal frameworks. As the Philippine-American War raged and the United States sought to establish its sovereignty, one legal instrument stood out as particularly contentious and impactful: the Philippine Sedition Law of…

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trade relations, economic dependence, sovereignty, constitution, nationalism

The Bell Trade Act and the Parity Amendment: Controversial Agreements between the PH and the US

Posted on 29 April 202529 April 2025 by R.M.C.Ablir

The mid-20th century marked a pivotal, yet complex, period in Philippine history. Emerging from the devastating crucible of World War II, the nation stood on the cusp of formal independence from the United States. However, this newfound sovereignty was immediately challenged and intertwined with a series of agreements that would profoundly shape the Philippines’ economic…

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US bases, Philippine sovereignty

End of an Era: U.S. Military Bases Close in the Philippines

Posted on 29 April 202529 April 2025 by R.M.C.Ablir

The history of the Philippines is intricately woven with that of the United States. From the turn of the 20th century, following the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War, the archipelago transitioned from Spanish colonial rule to becoming a U.S. territory and, later, a close ally. A significant, and often contentious, aspect of this relationship…

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Independence

The Rocky Road to Independence: American Promises to the Philippines

Posted on 28 April 202528 April 2025 by R.M.C.Ablir

The story of Philippine independence is a complex narrative woven with threads of aspiration, conflict, paternalism, and shifting geopolitical interests. For nearly five decades, the Philippines was under American colonial rule, a period marked by significant development, cultural exchange, but also deep-seated resistance and a persistent Filipino yearning for sovereignty. Central to this era were…

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American Period

Exploring the American Period in the Philippines: A Historical Overview

Posted on 25 April 202525 April 2025 by R.M.C.Ablir

The close of the 19th century marked a dramatic turning point in Philippine history. Three centuries of Spanish colonial rule were drawing to a violent end, only to be immediately followed by the arrival of a new colonial power: the United States of America. The American Period in the Philippines, spanning from 1898 to 1946,…

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The Philippine-American War: Forgotten Struggles, Enduring Impact

Posted on 25 April 202525 April 2025 by R.M.C.Ablir

The late 19th century marked a period of seismic shifts in global power dynamics, none more impactful for the Philippines than the transition from over three centuries of Spanish colonial rule to an unexpected and brutal conflict with a new rising power: the United States. Often overshadowed by the brevity of the Spanish-American War that…

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Jose Rizal

The Life of Jose Rizal

Posted on 24 April 202524 April 2025 by R.M.C.Ablir

The narrative of the Philippines is incomplete without understanding the life of Jose Rizal. More than just a name etched in history books, Jose Rizal represents the intellectual and moral compass of a nation striving for identity and freedom during a tumultuous era. His life, though tragically cut short, was a whirlwind of intellectual pursuits,…

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