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The history of how people came to the Philippines and how it’s history began youtu.be/SqP22aYrMXg?... #PhilippineHistory
When Did the History of the Philippines Begin?
YouTube video by Captivating History
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February 3, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Feb. 1 in U.S. imperial history. Congress said, “Those Confederates lost the Civil War but we could use that kind of institutional racism somewhere else.” Unfortunately, Presbyterians were complicit

#manifestdestiny #americanimperialism #whitesupremacy #confederates #philippines #philippinehistory
When the U.S. installed a Confederate officer in charge of its new Philippine territory
On Feb. 1, 1904, America changed its tone on its new oriental territory. To hell with democratization. The new policy: tax and subjugate Filipinos to benefit the U.S. and its military.
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February 1, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Feb. 1 in U.S. imperial history. Congress said, “Those Confederates lost the Civil War but we could use that kind of institutional racism somewhere else”

#manifestdestiny #americanimperialism #whitesupremacy #confederates #philippines #philippinehistory
When the U.S. installed a Confederate officer in charge of its new Philippine territory
On Feb. 1, 1904, America changed its tone on its new oriental territory. To hell with democratization. The new policy: tax and subjugate Filipinos to benefit the U.S. and its military.
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February 1, 2026 at 1:43 AM
POV: You’re doctor/writer/revolutionary/renaissance man Jose Rizal and you’re about to match with hot señoritas in your area 🌹

Happy 129th birthday Jose Rizal! 🇵🇭
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December 30, 2025 at 3:25 AM
“We rise to dignity by giving
not by asking.” - Elpidio R. #Quirino, 6th President of the #Philippines.
We honor and remember our Lolo on his birthday anniversary today November 16.
And family reunion memories in Vigan, Ilocos Sur ten years ago.

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November 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Integrity-driven President, avoiding political dynasty: Paco Magsaysay on grandpa Ramon Magsaysay in Manila, Philippines. #PhilippineHistory https://fefd.link/mXsIw
August 31, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Kataastaasan, Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK) was founded today, July 7, 1892, marking its anniversary. The flag featured in this print is based on the design used during the Sigaw sa Pugad Lawin.

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July 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Recreation: Partido Federal de Filipinas (1906)

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July 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Long before Polynesians sailed the Pacific, ancient Filipinos were navigating open seas and shaping tools from giant clams. Their story is just being uncovered. #AncientTechnology #MaritimeOrigins #PhilippineHistory
Ancient Sailors of Southeast Asia Rewrite Human History
Long before Polynesian voyagers, the ancient inhabitants of the Philippine islands were building boats, catching sharks, and crafting shell tools. A stunning new discovery proves they mastered the seas over 35,000 years ago.
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June 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Precolonial Philippines is often misunderstood or oversimplified.

Let's bust some of the most persistent myths about Tondo and the complex world that existed in the era before the Spanish set foot on the islands. 🧵🔍

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June 8, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Next up in the Tondo mini-series: Let's separate fact from fiction. What are the myths and misconceptions about Tondo and early Philippine history? 🧵🧐

Follow now to continue this journey together.

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June 8, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Legacy of Tondo: Echoes in Modern Philippines

Tondo's ancient kingdom may be gone but its legacy lives on. In countless place names, prominent family names and the very fabric of Filipino identity, the spirit of whispers from the past. 🧵🔍👇

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June 8, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Next up:

What remains of the once-great Kingdom of Tondo today? Its spirit endures in monuments, myths and collective memory. We'll talk about the lasting legacy of Tondo in the next instalment.

Follow for more Philippine history! 🧵🕯️

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June 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
When the Spanish arrived in the Philippines in the 1570s, they didn't find tribes; they found kingdoms. Tondo was one of them: organised, wealthy, and ruled by a Lakan. What followed was diplomacy, betrayal… and colonisation. 🧵⚔️🇪🇸

#PhilippineHistory #Tondo #SpanishConquest #Colonialism
June 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Next up:

⚔️ What happened when the Spanish finally arrived?
👑 How did Tondo's leaders react?
💔 What losses did they endure?

We'll cover the encounter, subsequent betrayals, and courageous resistance. Don't miss out, follow for the next instalment!

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June 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Tondo wasn't just trading with its neighbours; it was engaged in diplomacy. Its rulers sent envoys, forged alliances and navigated a politically complex region.

Let's talk about Tondo's foreign relations, from China to the Sultanate of Brunei, and the Visayan polities.🧵📜🌏

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June 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The Spanish were quick to label native beliefs as idolatry or superstition. They targeted babaylans for elimination. Yet echoes of Tondo's spiritual world survive, evident in folk healing, fiestas, and even in the language itself.

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June 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Ever wondered about daily life in the Kingdom of Tondo? Let's explore who held power and how that shaped the lives of ordinary people. What beliefs guided their world? Dive into the tapestry of class, community, and spirituality in precolonial Tondo. 🧵🏠🔥

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June 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Did the people of Tondo write? Absolutely.

Long before Spanish rule, Tagalog-speaking peoples had their own writing system: an elegant, flowing script; and almost erased from memory. It was known as Baybayin.

Let's talk about the fascinating language of Tondo. 🧵✍️

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June 6, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Next up: Wonder how Tondo documented its world? We're diving into their language, the ancient script Baybayin, and what the Spanish saw when they first encountered native writing. Follow so you don't miss out! 🧵🖋️

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June 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Across the river from Tondo stood another power: the Rajahnate of Maynila. Islamic, backed by Brunei, and ambitious; for a time, two rival states faced off on the shores of Manila Bay.

Let's talk about this war before colonisation. 🧵⚔️

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June 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Tondo's wealth wasn't mined; it was moved: on rivers, through ports, and between cultures. It was a trading kingdom, one of the most connected in early Southeast Asia. 🧵🌏

Don't miss the next chapter: Tondo's rivalry with the Rajahnate of Manila! Follow to stay tuned!

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June 5, 2025 at 5:55 AM