Important Philippines Dates

By jeremycorbin
  • Mar 11, 1512

    Arrival of ferdinand Magellan

    Arrival of ferdinand Magellan
    Marked begining of Spanish interest in Philippines
  • Mar 31, 1521

    First Mass in the Philippines

    First Mass in the Philippines
    It was held in Limasawa, an island in Southern Leyte. Symbolized the conversion of many Filipinos to Roman Catholicism.
  • Apr 27, 1521

    Death of Ferdinand Magellan

    Death of Ferdinand Magellan
    A great expolrer who arrived at the Philippines and spread Spanish culture to the Philippines
  • Mar 11, 1565

    Blood Compact

    Blood Compact
    Spanish Captain General Legazpi and Rajah Sikatuna performed the blood compact in Bohol as a sign of peace agreement between their parties.
  • Jun 4, 1565

    First agreement for peace in the Philippines

    First agreement for peace in the Philippines
    Rajah Tupas and Legazpi signed this treaty of peace. Through the treaty, Cebu would recognize the Spanish government, which, on the other hand, would give protection to Cebu in times of war.
  • Jun 15, 1565

    Landing of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in Cebu

    Landing of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in Cebu
    This marked the beginning of Spanish dominion in the Philippines as Legazpi later established the seat of Spanish colonial government in Manila.
  • Dec 1, 1565

    Construction of the Church and Convent of Santo Niño

    Construction of the Church and Convent of Santo Niño
    This marked the beginning of Roman Catholicism in the Philippines as Spanish priests from other religions followed. The priests played significant roles in developing the country as a Spanish colony

  • shipbuilding

    shipbuilding
    Ships were built on Biliran Island and later in Cavite

  • British invasion of Manila

    British invasion of Manila
    The British invaded and occupied Manila until March 1764, when the Seven-Year War in Europe ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. The treaty told the British to return Manila and its environs to Spain.

  • Battle of Manila Bay

    Battle of Manila Bay
    The American Naval fleets lead by George Dewey battled the Spanish army for colonization over the Philippinesending in a US victory

  • women won te right to vote

    women won te right to vote
    Accroding to Macalintal as early as 1905, Filipino women had been fighting for the right to vote that was denied themin the 1899 Malolos Constitution.

  • US declared the independance of the Philippines

    US declared the independance of the Philippines
    Emilio Aguinaldo in Kawit, Cavite, he thought that it was his mandate to correct history. He thought it would serve better the national aspirations of the Filipino people.