Philippines timeline
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Ferdinand Magellan becomes first European to reach Philippines
On 16 March Magellan reached the island of Homonhon in the Philippines, with 150 crew left. Members of his expedition became the first Spaniards to... Read more
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Battle of Manila Bay
The Battle of Manila Bay took place on 1 May 1898, during the Spanish-American War. The American Asiatic Squadron under Commodore George Dewey... Read more
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Philippine-American War
The Philippine–American War, sometimes known as the Philippine War of Independence (1899–1902) was an armed military conflict between the... Read more
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Balangiga Massacre
Between 6:20 and 6:45 in the morning of September 28, 1901, the villagers made their move. Abanador, who had been supervising the prisoners'... Read more
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Sixth US Army Arrives at Lingayen Gulf
On 15 December 1944, landings against minimal resistance were made on the southern beaches of the island of Mindoro, a key location in the planned... Read more
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Eighth United States Army Lands at Nasugbu
On 31 Jan, MacArthur visited the US 1st Cavalry Division and gave Major General Mudge an order: "Go to Manila. Go around the Nips, bounce off the... Read more
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American Forces Arrive in Manila
By February 3, the American forces had begun to converge on Manila from different directions. With help of intelligence supplied by Filipino... Read more
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37th Infantry Division Moves into Manila
The primarily US forces involved were represented by the 37th Infantry Division and the 1st Cavarly Division, smaller airborne units, forces... Read more
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American Forces Take Control of Pasig River
The battle for Manila was one of the only urban combat experiences for the US Army in the Pacific. General Robert Beitler, US Army 37th Division... Read more
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Japanese Garrison on Provisor Island Falls to 37th Division
Administering a city requires not only looking out for the needs of the individual inhabitants, but also safeguarding city functions such as water... Read more
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American and Filipino Forces Secure Control of Intramuros
On the afternoon of 3 March Lieutenant General Oscar W. Griswold, commander of 14th Corps, reported to Gen. Krueger of 6th Army that all resistance... Read more
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Dole Philippines Is Organized
Dole Philippines, the pineapple growing operations in the Philippines, is organized under the name Dolefil. Read more
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Eruption of Mount Pinatubo
Pinatubo unleashed three major destructive agents, namely: ashfall, pyroclastic flow and lahar that caused destruction to Central Luzon's... Read more
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Tropical Storm Thelma
On this day in 1991, Tropical Storm Thelma causes severe and massive floods in the Philippines, killing nearly 3,000 people. It is the second major... Read more
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Rizal Day Bombings
THE horror brought by the bombing of a packed commuter trains in Manila on December 30, 2000, by a group of renegade Islamic extremist continues to... Read more
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SuperFerry 14 Bombing
The 2004 SuperFerry 14 bombing on February 27, 2004, was an Islamic terrorist attack that resulted in the sinking of the ferry SuperFerry 14 and... Read more
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Philippine Department of Trade & Industry Recognizes Dole Philippines, Inc.
Dole Philippines, Inc. was recognized as a "Hall of Fame" awardee by the Philippine Department of Trade & Industry - Center for Industrial... Read more
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Southern Leyte Mudslide of 2006
A massive rock slide-debris avalanche occurred on February 17, 2006 in the Philippine province of Southern Leyte that caused widespread damage and... Read more
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Maguindanao Massacre
The massacre of journalists in Maguindanao Monday is the worst death toll for the press in recent history, an international media watchdog said... Read more
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Manila Hostage Crisis
A former police officer took a busload of tourists hostage in downtown Manila on Monday morning, opening a 12-hour standoff that was broadcast live... Read more