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10th Century 982AD:

The Chinese dominates


Philippines commerce.

14th Century: The Arabs


from the Silk Road arrive
and pervade Islamism.

1521 Arrival of Spanish:


Ferdinand Magellan
arrives at Philippines.

1565: Miguel Lpez de


Legaspi arrives at Philippines
and creates the first colony.

1571: Miguel Lpez de


Legaspi establishes the
first official city, Manilla.
1898 Spanish-American War:
While the Spanish is away to
make peace with US, the
Filipinos take control.
Philippines is sold to the
Americans for $20 million as
they win against the Spanish.

1896 Spanish-Filipino War:


The Kaniputan rebels fights
against the SpanishAmerican alliance.

1899 Second Manilla War:


The Filipinos fight against
the American power but
result in defeat.
1941~1945: The Japanese
invade Philippines in attempt
gain power. They surrender
against the Filipino-American.

1987: Under The 1987


Constitution, Philippines
finally earns freedom
and independence.

Present

1762: The British enters to


gain power in Philippines. This
arises Filipino oppositions.

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