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Philippines

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Pearl of the Orient Seas
Outbreak of First Quarter Storm: Protests Against Government
SEATO Treaty Signed by Multiple Southeast Asian Nations
Hukbalahap Rebellion: Rebels Surrender to Government
Peace Treaty Signed with Japan.
US Military Bases Awarded in the Philippines.
Treaty of Manila grants independence to the Philippines
Historic post-WWII presidential elections in the Philippines
Battle of Leyte Gulf: One of the Largest Naval Battles in History
Allied Forces Liberating the Country from Japanese Occupation
World War II's Bataan Death March and stories of survival from Japanese captivity.
Plebiscite Approves Commonwealth Establishment.
Establishment of University of Philippines
Inauguration of the Philippine Assembly
End of Philippine-American War with US civil government and defeat of Moro resistance.
Introduction of the Philippine Organic Act: Philippine Bill of 1902
Establishment of the Insular Government
Treaty of Paris Ratification: Spanish-American War Outcome
Independence Declaration from Spain
Execution of national hero Jose Rizal by the Spanish authorities.
Philippine Fight for Independence
The Katipunan declares Filipino independence.
Jose Rizal creates La Liga Filipina for peaceful reform.
Gomburza priests' martyrdom: Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, Jacinto Zamora's execution.
Failed uprising against Spanish colonial rule
Opening of Suez Canal Enhances Philippines-Spain Connection
First Newspaper in the Philippines
Founding of Real Sociedad Económica de los Amigos del País in Manila: A Historic Organization.
Execution of Diego Silang: A Milestone in Independence Movement
British Occupation of Manila in Seven Years' War
Longest uprising in Bohol's history: The Dagohoy Rebellion.
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