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Characterized
by a unique civilization. Social Classes: Maharlika, Timawa, Alipin Political Organization: Barangay, Rajahnates, Sultanates Economic Activities: Agriculture, Fishing, Lumbering, Ship-building, Mining, Basketry Spanish-Imposed Institutions: Polo, Galleon, Bandala, Tribute, Tobacco Monopoly Encomienda, Spanish Social Classes: Peninsulares, Insulares, Principalia, Natives, Chinese Political Make-Up: Governor General; Provinces (Alcalde Mayor- Alcaldia or CorregidoresCorregimiento); Cities (Gobernadorcillo); Barangay (Cabeza de Barangay)
Pro-American attitude. Propagation of American Culture. Issues: Free Trade, Parity Right, Military Bases, ProAmerican Agreements.
Reconstruction and rehabilitation, reparation claims, stabilizing economy, peace and order concerns
Issues and Concerns Today: Corruption, Population or Migration Patterns, Globalization, Culture Change, Political Instability, Industrialization, Peace and Order, Human Rights and Abuse, Prostitution and Human Trafficking, Unemployment, Basic services and Education, Foreign Debts. EDSA Revolution Corazon Aquino elected as first woman president of the Philippines Joseph Estrada won by majority vote as president
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1986 1992 1998 2001 2004 Fidel V. Ramos was elected 12th president of the Philippines Supreme Court declared the position of president vacant, Gloria M. Arroyo assumed as president.
Arabs brought their influences Chinese traded with natives. Hindu influences were brought to the country.
Declaration of Independence by Emilio Aguinaldo. Treaty of Paris Spain cede Philippines to America
Jones Law provided for an all-Filipino Legislature. Jose P. Laurel became president of the Second Republic