Asia/South-Eastern Asia
Philippines
Manila
114.1 Mio
342 353 km²
Philippine peso
Coastal
English, Filipino
Historical Events
1543 - Naming of the Philippines
Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos named the archipelago las Islas Filipinas in honor of King Philip II.
1896 - Philippine Revolution Begins
The Philippine Revolution began against Spanish colonial rule, aiming for independence.
1898 - Spanish-American War
The Spanish-American War led to Spain ceding the Philippines to the United States.
1898 - First Philippine Republic Declared
Filipino revolutionaries declared the First Philippine Republic amid the war with Spain.
1899 - Philippine-American War
The Philippine-American War ensued as Filipinos fought against American control.
1946 - Philippines Gains Independence
The Philippines officially became independent from the United States after World War II.
1972 - Martial Law Declared
President Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law, leading to a period of repression.
1986 - People Power Revolution
The People Power Revolution succeeded in overthrowing Ferdinand Marcos, restoring democracy.