Philippine Military

History
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Pre-Spanish Occupation first organize resistance against foreign aggressor took place in the
Visayas when the native chieftain named Lapu-lapu, the
acknowledge father of AFP fought against the Spaniards led by
Magellan in the Latter’s effort to subdue the former.
Spanish Occupation Some islands of the archipelago were successfully occupied by the
Spaniards. In 1570, they tried to land in Manila, however, Filipinos
resisted their effort. In 1571, Legaspi conquered Manila and made
it as the capital of the Philippines.
Diego Silang he displayed his exemplary military leadership style and tactics in
defeating the Spaniards.
Chinese Revolt in 1603 Filipino soldiers were also organized to fight for Spain and to
Support some expedition. Filipino Forces were also sent to reinforce
Spanish Troops
1868 General Jose Prim dethroned Queen Isabela II of Spain in
1868. The latter espoused liberal principles of democracy. This
paved the way for the exposure of the Filipinos in foreign culture
leading to the development of strong sense of nationalism among
Filipinos.
Andres Bonifacio the father of the Philippine Army, founded a more radical Group
called the “KATIPUNAN” on 07 July 1892.
August 23, 1896 the signal the start of the rebellion which inflicted so against Spain.
22 March 1897, was called to resolve the conflict between the two factions. As a
the Tejeros Convention result, Aguinaldo won the presidency. The occasion also gave birth
to the Philippine Army.
American Influence As a war broke between the United States and Spain on april 23,
1898, the Americans convinced the Filipinos to cooperate with
Americans against the Spain with the promise that the United States
will grant independence to the Philippines.
12 June 1898 The Philippine Independence from Spain was declared in Kawit,
Cavite. Later on, the Philippine Navy was created 22 June 1898, by
the revolutionary Army.
March 23, 1901 capture of General Aguinaldo by the Americans in Palanan, Isabela
December 21, 1935 Philippine Constabulary Academy (PMA) was enacted which officially
created the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
July 1, 1947 Philippine Air Force was later established
Japanese Occupation Japanese Forces landed in Luzon on December 10, 1945. Un-able to
withstand the very strong adversary and to save more lives and properties
from destruction the combined miilitary forces of the United States and
the Filipinos withdrew to Bataan for the implementation of War Plan

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The activities of the guerilla forces were very instrumental in the
successful come back of the liberating Us forces under General Douglas
McArthur who landed in Leyte on October 20, 1944.
Marawi Siege Nearly 1,200 people have died in fighting between Philippine forces and
the Islamic State-linked Maute group which seized the southern city of
Marawi on May 23.

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