National Historical Commission of the Philippines. Philippine History - "100 Significant Events" 100 significant events in Philippine history Philippine history is made up of thousands of events that happened from the earliest period ever documented to the present.
This list includes only 100 major events that influenced Philippine history from the 14th century to the end of the 20th century. Interestingly, the events included on this list represent major areas where the life of the nation revolves like trade and commerce, religion, culture, literature and arts, education, various movements, wars and revolutions, laws and government, and military. Moreover, the events mentioned here are crucial in understanding the present and future of the Philippines as a nation. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Filipino History. * Ancient and pre-Spanish Era * Pre-Spanish influence, modern day * Magellan and the Spanish influence * Americas first entanglement * The Japanese and WWII years * Americas final rule * Early Independence Period * The Marcos Era * The Aquino Years and Beyond Ancient and pre-Spanish Era: It is believed that the first inhabitants of the Philippines arrived over many thousands of years ago.
It is commonly thought that they migrated over a land bridge, which existed at that time, from the Asian mainland. The next known inhabitation is when the Negrito or Aeta arrived in the islands. However, they were driven back by several waves of immigrants from Indonesia, only to be followed by the maritime peoples of the Malayan islands. Although there is little written about this period of history, the next major steps are the time period from around 5000 BCE (Before Common Era, aka, BC) through around 500 CE (Common Era, aka, AD) top Pre-Spanish influence, modern day: Magellan and the Spanish influence: Introduction to Philippine Culture. Details Category: Culture And Tradition Hits: 387 The Bicolanos observe an annual festival in honor of the Virgin of Penafrancia every third Sunday of September.
The towns of Naga comes alive. During the celebration, a jostling crowd of all-male devotees carries the image of the Virgin on their shoulders to the cathedral, while shouting Viva La Virgin! For the next seven days people, mostly Bicolanos, come for an annual visit light candles and kisses the image of the Virgin. To the Bicolanos, this affair is religious and cultural, as well. At noon of the third Saturday of the month, the devotees carry the Image on their shoulders preceded to the packed waterfront.
Bicolano art is shown in their love songs such as Sarong Bangul, Burac na Magayon and others. The Bicolanos live in the provinces south of Luzon Community namely Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, Albay and Sorsogon. The Bicolano is conservative. Historian Mr.
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