History
From pre-Hispanic era to the present
A Full History of the Philippines — From the Pre-Hispanic Era to 2026
The "333 years of Spanish rule" figure is counted "as seen from central Manila."…
Philippines: Timeline and General History Chronology
This document is not a "history to read" but a "chronology to look things up in.…
Timeline: The Ten Years 2016–2026 — A Quick Reference to Modern Philippine History
Overview of the Decade (Five Periods) The Duterte Administration (June 30, 2016 …
Timeline: History of Philippines-Japan Relations — From the 16th-Century Japanese Settlements to the 70th Anniversary of Normalized Relations (2026)
This article is not meant to be read as a continuous narrative but as a look-up …
The Spanish Colonial Period in the Philippines (1565–1898) — How to Understand 333 Years
Most of the Philippines as it is today — language, religion, land ownership, the…
The American Period (1898–1946)
Along with the 333-year Spanish period, the roughly 48-year American period is i…
The Japanese Occupation (1941–1945) — Facts, Controversies, and Issues That Remain Open Today
Timeline (the occupation period) "Manila Liberation Day" is easily confused with…
The Martial Law Period (1972–1986) — From Proclamation No. 1081 to the "Endgame" of the Ill-Gotten Wealth Pursuit
Key Points of This Material (Conclusions First) Martial law was imposed nationwi…