The Philippines

By Yadirah Tenorio
  • Mar 16, 1521

    The Islands Discovered

    The Islands Discovered
    Fernidad Magallen "discovers" the islands in 1521 and proudly names them: Archipelago of San Lazaro.
  • Feb 2, 1543

    Recieving it's name

    Recieving it's name
    Spanish expedition comandeered by Ruy Lopezde Villalobos claims the islands for Spain; names them 'Philippines' after Prince Philip, later King Philip ll of Spain. The Philippines becomes part of Spanish Empire.
  • Apr 1, 1580

    Forced Labor

    Forced Labor
    In 1580, The Spainards forced labor on all filipino male natives between ages 16-60

  • Manila Destroyed

    Manila Destroyed
    In 1583, a great fire destroys Manila

  • La Liga Filipina

    La Liga Filipina
    La Liga Filipina (The Philippine Leage) is a progressive organization founded by Jose Rizal .The purpose of this is for a group sought to involve the perople directly in the reform movement like a Propargana Movement. The League became a threat to the spanish authorities as the arrested the founder, Jose.

  • The Battle of Manila Bay

    The Battle of Manila Bay
    American warship Maine was bown up in Havana harbour that triggers The Spanish-Americsn War, the Battle of Manila Bay ensues.

  • The Treaty of Paris

    The Treaty of Paris
    The Treaty of Paris ends the Spanish-American war, cedes Philippines to United Sates after payment to Spain by United States of $20 million. Emilio Aguinaldo declares independance then eads a guerilla war against United States.

  • Invasion From Japan

    Invasion From Japan
    On December 8, 1941 Japan invades the Philippines, killing thousands and wounding thousands more. Japanese defeat Gen. Douglas MacArthur at Baatan and Corregidor; Quezon establishes goverment in exile in the United States.

  • Liberated

    Liberated
    General MacArthur liberates Manila and President Osmena establishes the goverment.

  • Independence

    Independence
    The United States gives the Philippines independence