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    The document summarizes key periods in Philippine history: 1) The pre-colonial period was inhabited first by Negritos from Africa, then Austronesians and Polynesians. Society was more egalitarian and advanced compared to later colonial periods. 2) The Spanish colonial era began in 1521 with Ferdinand Magellan's arrival. Miguel Lopez de Legaspi established Manila as the capital in 1565. Spanish rule introduced Christianity, the Spanish language, and the concept of nationhood. Society was stratified into social classes. 3) The American era saw the Spanish-American War begin in 1898 in Cuba, leading to the US attack on Manila Bay and Philippine declaration of independence. The

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    The document summarizes key periods in Philippine history: 1) The pre-colonial period was inhabited first by Negritos from Africa, then Austronesians and Polynesians. Society was more egalitarian and advanced compared to later colonial periods. 2) The Spanish colonial era began in 1521 with Ferdinand Magellan's arrival. Miguel Lopez de Legaspi established Manila as the capital in 1565. Spanish rule introduced Christianity, the Spanish language, and the concept of nationhood. Society was stratified into social classes. 3) The American era saw the Spanish-American War begin in 1898 in Cuba, leading to the US attack on Manila Bay and Philippine declaration of independence. The

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    Notes on POP CULTURE

    Pre Colonial
    Inhabited 30,000 years ago Negritos were the first dweller, they came from Africa to Southeast Asia
    Austronesians were seafarer they were the 2nd inhabitants of the Philippines
    Polynesians came next

    Reasons why the pre-colonial period is much better than we were colonized
    1. Women shared equal status with men- they have the same rights and privileges.
    2. Society was more tolerant
    3. Higher standard of Government
    4. Working Judicial and legislative system
    5. We were self sufficient
    6. Smoother foreign Relations
    7. The know- how to make advance weapons
    8. Several professions already existed
    9. High Literacy Rate
    10. Advanced Civilization

    Spanish Era
    1521- Portuguese Explorer Ferdinand Magellan welcomed by the ruler of Cebu

    1565- Established a permanent settlement in the Philippines led by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi. He founded
    the City of Manila as the capital of the Spanish Empire.

    Manila Cathedral is a symbol of Spanish legacy in the Philippines

    Galleon Trade -System of routes that linked Manila with Acapulco, Mexico and allowed the exchange of
    goods and ideas between Asia and America, which made Manila one of the wealthiest city.

    The Legacy of Spain were;


    Christianity, Spanish Language and concept of Nationhood

    Spanish Social Classes


    1. “Peninsulares” are full blooded Spanish born out of parent who were both Spanish
    2. Illustrados- are Filipinos who were able to study abroad
    3. Chinese/ Spanish Mestizos
    4. Indios- Filipinos who were treated as 2nd class citizens in their own country

    Economic Program
    1. Encomienda – some Filipinos were permitted to own land , they are called encomendero, and
    the proof of ownership is called Titulo
    2. Hacienda- land for agricultural and animal raising and breeding
    3. Imposition of different taxes
    4. Galleon Trade
    5. Polo Y Servicio- forced labor, they were obliged to work for a week without pay

    American Era
    Spanish American War started in Cuba

    May 1, 1898- America led by the US admiral Dewey in participation of President Emilio Aguinaldo
    attacked the Spanish Navy in Manila Bay

    June 12, 1898 – The Philippine declaration of independence was proclaimed in Cavite el Viejo

    National Flag – was made in Hongkong by Marcela Agoncilllo, Lorenza Agoncillo and Delfina Herbosa

    Marcha Filipino Magdalo – was the former name of Lupang HInirang. It was composed of Julian
    Felipe, played by San Francisco Malabon Marching Band.

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