March 17, 1521 Ferdinand Lands on the Filipino Shores

Mid 14th century Arrival of Arab traders

This event marks the start of Spanish influence and conquest of the Philippines. This was the first large-scale introduction to another culture, which defines this events as very influential and groundbreaking for the Philippines. This was another land breaking event that introduced the Philippines and connected them to the outside world. The Philippines has drawn a lot of inspiration and knowledge from the Arabs. This was also an important economic connection for the Philippines.

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September 23, 1762 British Arrival

Up to this point, the Philippines had been under Spanish conquest. The British occupied Manila during the Seven Years War. This brought British influence and ties into the Philippines and also established the Philippines military power.

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Tobacco Monopoly. 1781 Philippines Moneymaker

Despite being under Spanish rule, the Tobacco Monopoly allowed the Philippines to prosper. The Tobacco Monopoly employed a large chunk of the Filipino workforce

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Declaration of Independence June, 2 1898

The Philippines declared their freedom from San Beda College. (n.d.). 100 significant the Spanish who had controlled them for over events in philippine history. 300 years. This is a massive moment in Filipino history because it is the start of the Retrieved from independent Philippines, which brings many http://www.beda7882.com/100_sig decisive moments. nificant_events_in_ Phil_history.htm

Treaty of Paris December 10, 1898

Gave the United States the right to colonize the Philippines after the war. This brought an era of United States occupation, which brought the first Protestant missionaries into

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Election of first president :September 18, 1935

the Philippines, along with budding tension between the Philippines and other cultures. The start of the Philippines fight against American rule. This event also shows the type of government and independence the Philippines sought.

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Commonwealth Constitution 1935

Set up to aid the new Filipino government in making decisions. A large step for the independence and self-ruling of the Philippines.

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July 4th 1946 Philippine Republic

Manuel Roxas becomes the first president of the Philippine Republic. This marks the start of their true independence with the United States, the Philippines, and Japan being out of the Philippines totally.

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September 24, 1993 Corruption

This event marks the seriousness of the San Beda College. (n.d.). 100 significant Philippines against corruption, particularly in events in philippine history. the government. In this event, they sentence some of their own government officials to Retrieved from prison for 24 years as a result of the severity http://www.beda7882.com/100_sig of their crimes. This time also marks the beginning of the Philippines preparing for the nificant_events_in_ new millennium. Phil_history.htm