History of the philippines

Cebu Revolution. Philippine Revolutionary Forces liberating Cebu from the Hands of the Spanish. The Battle of Tres de Abril occurred in 3 April 1898, during the Philippine Revolution. It was fought in the city of Cebu, a month after the Revolt of Cebu began.

"The Making of the Philippine Flag" painted by National Artist Fernando Amorsolo

Let's learn about the lesser-known but just as remarkable conflicts that once took place in the Philippines.

Scroll down to learn about Philippines' history (1898-2010). Through the timeline, you will be able to receive brief background information that not only exhumes the important events, but the events that make the Philippines the nation it is today. 1898 Treaty of Paris ends Spanish-American War. Cedes Philippines to U.S. Filipinos declare their independence; Emilio Aguinaldo leads guerrilla war against U.S.

ul { padding-left:15px; }​ TO the Filipinos: In Noli Me Tangere I started to sketch the present state of our native land. But the effect which my effort produced made me realize that, before attempting to unroll before your eyes the other pictures which were to follow, it was necessary first to post you on the past. So only can you fairly judge the present and estimate how much progress has been made during the three centuries (of Spanish rule).

Let us look at some of the famous events from Philippine history we’ve been picturing incorrectly and see them for what they really are—warts and all.

Philippine Local History #myfirstshuffle