Philippines declare independence from Spanish rule

Ferdinand Magellan arrive in the Philippines

Philippines become a Commonwealth under U.S. administration

Philippines gain full independence from the United States

Philippines declare martial law under President Ferdinand Marcos

People Power Revolution overthrow President Marcos

Corazon Aquino inaugurated as the first female president of the Philippines

Philippines officially adopt the name "Republic of the Philippines"

term used to describe the indigenous social unit in the Philippines during the pre-colonial period

ancient Philippine script was used for writing, and is known for being one of the only pre-colonial scripts in Southeast Asia

the skilled seafarers and traders in pre-colonial Philippines, known for their boat-building expertise and navigation skills

term is used for the pre-colonial Filipino nobility or aristocracy, who held power and authority in their respective regions

form of animism was practiced by many indigenous groups in the Philippines before the arrival of Spanish colonizers

pre-colonial group from the Visayas region was known for their tattoo artistry and extensive body tattoos

pre-colonial musical instrument, often made from bamboo, is known for its hauntingly beautiful sound and is still used in Filipino culture today

first Spanish governor-general of the Philippines, who established the settlement of Cebu

Catholic religious order played a significant role in the conversion of Filipinos to Christianity during the Spanish colonial period

rebellion, led by Dagohoy, is considered the longest in Philippine history, lasting for over 80 years during the Spanish colonial period

event marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in 1896

Treaty of Paris signed, officially ending the Spanish-American War and ceding the Philippines to the United States

the "Father of the Philippine Revolution" for his role in organizing and leading the Katipunan

the Declaration of Philippine Independence proclaimed on June 12, 1898

the name of the revolutionary government proclaimed on June 23, 1898, following the Declaration of Independence

the Philippine-American War officially end with the capture of Emilio Aguinaldo

the name of the American civilian governor-general who introduced various reforms during the American colonial period in the Philippines

document, signed on March 23, 1901, formally ended the hostilities between the United States and the Philippines

the Philippines gain independence from the United States after World War II

United States officially acquire the Philippines from Spain through the Treaty of Paris

first American civilian governor-general of the Philippines, known for his "Filipinos are not yet ready for self-government" policy

law enacted in 1902 established a national public education system in the Philippines and promoted English as the medium of instruction

Filipino leader known for his "Moral Force" philosophy and peaceful advocacy for Philippine independence during the American colonial period

Tydings-McDuffie Act pave the way for Philippine independence and set a fixed date for it

Commonwealth of the Philippines inaugurated, with Manuel L. Quezon as its first president

event marked the end of American colonial rule in the Philippines, leading to the proclamation of Philippine independence on July 4, 1946

Japanese occupation of the Philippines begin during World War II

the name of the American and Filipino soldiers who fought bravely during the defense of Bataan and Corregidor against Japanese forces

General Douglas MacArthur make his famous promise, "I shall return," after leaving the Philippines during the Japanese occupation

Filipino leader who led a guerrilla resistance against the Japanese occupation forces in the Philippines

General MacArthur fulfill his promise and return to the Philippines, landing in Leyte

first President of the independent Republic of the Philippines on July 4, 1946, following the end of World War II

international organization granted the Philippines full independence on July 4, 1946

first President of the independent Republic of the Philippines on July 4, 1946

Filipino leader known for his "Filipino First Policy" during his presidency from 1953 to 1957

historic event took place in February 1986, involving mass protests and the overthrow of President Ferdinand Marcos

succeeded Ferdinand Marcos as President of the Philippines after his resignation in 1986

significant event occurred on February 25, 1986, marking the culmination of the People Power Revolution

Philippine President from 1992 to 1998 and played a key role in the country's economic reforms known as "Philippine 2000"

succeeded Joseph Estrada as President and served from 2001 to 2010, overseeing significant economic growth and modernization