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76 Moments
1970
Outbreak of First Quarter Storm: Protests Against Government
1954
SEATO Treaty Signed by Multiple Southeast Asian Nations
1951
Peace Treaty Signed with Japan.
1947
1946.
Treaty of Manila grants independence to the Philippines
1946
Historic post-WWII presidential elections in the Philippines
1944
Battle of Leyte Gulf: One of the Largest Naval Battles in History
Allied Forces Liberating the Country from Japanese Occupation
1942
World War II's Bataan Death March and stories of survival from Japanese captivity.
1935
1908
Establishment of University of Philippines
1907
Inauguration of the Philippine Assembly
1902
End of Philippine-American War with US civil government and defeat of Moro resistance.
Introduction of the Philippine Organic Act: Philippine Bill of 1902
1901
1899
Treaty of Paris Ratification: Spanish-American War Outcome
1898
Independence Declaration from Spain
1896
Execution of national hero Jose Rizal by the Spanish authorities.
Philippine Fight for Independence
1892
The Katipunan declares Filipino independence.
Jose Rizal creates La Liga Filipina for peaceful reform.
1872
Gomburza priests' martyrdom: Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, Jacinto Zamora's execution.
1869
Opening of Suez Canal Enhances Philippines-Spain Connection
1846
1781
1763
Execution of Diego Silang: A Milestone in Independence Movement
1762
British Occupation of Manila in Seven Years' War
1744