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1646
24-Sep-1646
Dutch Invasion and Occupation of Manila 1646-1648
1611
28-Apr-1611
Oldest University in Asia: University of Santo Tomas
1603
1603
Massacre of 1603: Thousands of Chinese killed in Manila
1586
1586
Oldest Stone Church Construction: San Agustin Church
1574
30-Nov-1574
Attack on Spanish colonizers in the Philippines by Limahong
1571
24-Jun-1571
Establishment of Manila by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
1565
1565
Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade: Historical Maritime Connection
27-Apr-1565
Founding of Cebu City by the Spaniards
1542
1542
Spanish Expedition Names Islands After Heir to Throne
1521
27-Apr-1521
Battle of Mactan: Lapu-Lapu defeats Ferdinand Magellan
16-Mar-1521
Ferdinand Magellan's Philippine Arrival
1500
1500
Foundation of Maynila by Rajah Lakan Dula
1405
1405
Establishment of Sulu Sultanate
1349
1349
Arrival of Chinese trader in Luzon.
1145
1145
Butuan's Emergence as a Trading Hub
0900
0900
Formation of Tondo Kingdom
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