Spanish Period The Spanish Period (1565-1898) was believed to have started during the time of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi‚ the first Governor-General in the Philippines. He was responsible for establishing peace with various indigenous tribes. During his time‚ many changes happened to the Filipinos. Literature‚ religion‚ lifestyles‚ societal classes and the like was taken into the Philippines. Regarding Philippine literature‚ the Spaniards have exerted a strong influence using their own literature
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The Spanish period Spanish colonial motives were not‚ however‚ strictly commercial. The Spanish at first viewed the Philippines as a stepping-stone to the riches of the East Indies (Spice Islands)‚ but‚ even after the Portuguese and Dutch had foreclosed that possibility‚ the Spanish still maintained their presence in the archipelago. Quick Facts Images Videos Audio quizzes Lists 1Other government offices and ministries are located in Quezon City and other Manila suburbs. 2Piso in Filipino; peso
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Robert Frost is known as one of New Hampshire’s most famous poets and icons. His home in Derry‚ NH sits on a 13 acre property and is made up of several buildings in addition to the area he lived in. The property includes farm buildings‚ a small brook and some low hills on each side of the land. The home which is thought to have been built around 1880 includes a 1 and ½ story main section and an additional rear wing. The interior of Frost’s home was very simple and provided him and his family what
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Amelita Florendo-Balderian SPANISH PERIOD The Battle of Mactan‚ April 27‚ 1521‚ which Lapu-Lapu and his warriors defeated Magellan. SUMMARY: Ferdinand Magellan arrived in the Philippines in 1521. Magellan landed on the island of Cebu‚ claiming the lands for Spain and naming them Archipelago of San Lazaro. He set up friendly relations with some of the local chieftains and converted some
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Summary of the American Colonial Period The rule of the United States over the Philippines had two phases. The first phase was from 1898 to 1935‚ during which time Washington defined its colonial mission as one of tutelage and preparing the Philippines for eventual independence. Political organizations developed quickly‚ and the popularly elected Philippine Assembly (lower house) and the U.S.-appointed Philippine Commission (upper house) served as a bicameral legislature. The ilustrados formed
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The Pre-Spanish Period Historical Background Long before the Spaniards and other foreigners landed or set foot on Philippine shores‚ our forefathers already had their own literature stamped in the history of our race. Our ancient literature shows our customs and traditions in everyday life as traced in our folk stories‚ old plays and short stories. Our ancestors also had their own alphabet which was different from that brought by the Spaniards. The first alphabet used by our ancestor was
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Emilio Aguinaldo As I asked my family and relatives‚ “Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?” one answer was consistent and it declared him a “Filipino hero.” Emilio Aguinaldo is best known as the Filipino leader who fought against Spain and later the United States for the independence of the Philippines. Emilio Aguinaldo was born on March 23‚ 1869 near Cavite‚ Luzon‚ Philippines and died February 6‚ 1964 in Manila. He was born of Chinese and Tagalog descent. He became mayor of Cavite Viejo and also became leader
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Manang Merin AND TURUMPO (Short Stories) Manang Merin AND TURUMPO Marcelo Navarra In an effort to be efficient‚ well prepared was Arsenio. And he would have cast turumpo‚ call prevented him. "Hey‚ Dong." Particular force on the left and his right hand still holding turumpo when he looked up. I also Napatingala. "What is your errand?" Question by Arsenio. "It Merin’s house?" Human questions. Arsenio stood and turned to me. "Yes‚" I replied. "I’m his younger brother." "Aah. He turned you brother
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The Philippine revolutionary leader Emilio Aguinaldo (1869-1964) fought for independence of the Philippine Islands‚ first against Spain and then against the United States. Born on March 23‚ 1869‚ Emilio Aguinaldo grew up in Kawit in Cavite Province and was educated in Manila. Appointed to a municipal position in his home province‚ he was also the local leader of a revolutionary society fighting Spanish rule over the Philippines. By an agreement signed with rebel leaders in January 1898‚ Spain
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The late development of nationalism among the Filipinos during Spanish period Nationalism is the emotion we get every time we think for our country. During the period of Spanish colonialism‚ there was no national feeling among Filipinos. Nationalism did not exist in the Philippines. The ideas of nationalism were filtered only through the Philippines in the nineteenth century. The Filipinos before were all under control of the Spaniards and the Spaniards made sure that the Filipinos would
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