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Brief History
When Ferdinand Magellan landed in Homonhon Islet, near Samar, on March 17, 1521 the Philippine archipelago was put on the map of the world. He was later killed in the Battle of Mactan by the known Filipino hero, Lapu-Lapu. Spanish colonizers succeeded in introducing Christianity in Luzon and Visayas but were unsuccessful in Mindanao, where Muslims staved off Spanish efforts. The Spanish rule lasted from the 16th to the 19th century but was filled with a series of revolts. The young doctor-writer, Jose Rizal, was arrested by the Spanish for criticizing the Spanish rule to the Philippines through his two novels. After being executed at 30 years old, he was recognized as Asia's first nationalist. After Rizal's death the Philippine Revolution was led first by Andres Bonifacio and then by Emilio Anguinaldo. The Philippine independence was proclaimed on June 12, 1898 but was soon annexed by the Americans by the Treaty of Paris with Spain on December 10, 1898. The Filipino-American war followed this and the Philippines remained an American colony for nearly 50 years. Then on July 4, 1946 the United States declared the independence of the Philippines. This day is now celebrated as Filipino-American Friendship Day.
World Exposition. (n.d.). A brief history. Retrieved from http://park.org/Philippines/centennial/history.htm
World Exposition. (n.d.). A brief history. Retrieved from http://park.org/Philippines/centennial/history.htm