Facts about Philippine history:

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1. Don't you know that the Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain? 2. Don't you know that the Philippines was colonized by Spain for over 300 years, from 1521 to 1898? 3. Don't you know that the Philippines declared independence from Spain on June 12, 1898? 4. Don't you know that Emilio Aguinaldo, a revolutionary leader, proclaimed the independence of the Philippines in Kawit, Cavite? 5. Don't you know that the Philippines was later colonized by the United States after the Spanish-American War in 1898? 6. Don't you know that the Philippines became a Commonwealth under American rule in 1935? 7. Don't you know that World War II greatly impacted the Philippines, with the country being occupied by Japanese forces from 1942 to 1945? 8. Don't you know that the Battle of Manila in 1945, during World War II, resulted in the extensive destruction of the city? 9. Don't you know that the Philippines gained independence from the United States on July 4, 1946? 10. Don't you know that the Philippines was one of the founding members of the United Nations in 1945? 11. Don't you know that the Philippines was a signatory to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948? 12. Don't you know that the Philippines was one of the signatories of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) in 1954? 13. Don't you know that the Philippines was under martial law from 1972 to 1981 under President Ferdinand Marcos? 14. Don't you know that the People Power Revolution in 1986 led to the ousting of President Ferdinand Marcos and the restoration of democracy in the Philippines? 15. Don't you know that Corazon Aquino became the first female president of the Philippines and the first female president in Asia in 1986? 16. Don't you know that the Philippines ratified a new constitution in 1987, establishing a democratic government with a presidential system? 17. Don't you know that the Philippines hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in 1996 and 2015? 18. Don't you know that the Philippines is a founding member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) established in 1967? 19. Don't you know that the Philippines was heavily affected by the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991, one of the most significant volcanic eruptions of the 20th century? 20. Don't you know that the Philippines has been engaged in a long-standing territorial dispute with China over the South China Sea? 21. Don't you know that the Philippines is the first country in Asia to have a comprehensive Public Health Law, enacted in 1908? 22. Don't you know that the first known resistance against Spanish colonization was the Tamblot Uprising in Bohol in 1621? 23. Don't you know that the oldest university in Asia is the University of Santo Tomas, founded in 1611 in Manila? 24. Don't you know that the Battle of Mactan in 1521, where Lapu-Lapu defeated Ferdinand Magellan, is considered the first recorded resistance of Filipinos against foreign invaders? 25. Don't you know that the Spanish introduced Catholicism to the Philippines, making it the only predominantly Christian nation in Asia? 26. Don't you know that the Manila Galleon Trade, established in 1565, facilitated trade between Asia and the Americas, making Manila one of the most important ports in the world during the Spanish colonial period? 27. Don't you know that the Philippines was one of the first countries to gain independence after World War II, alongside India and Israel? 28. Don't you know that the Philippine flag is the only flag in the world that is hoisted upside down when the country is at war? 29. Don't you know that the Philippines was the first country in Southeast Asia to broadcast television in 1953? 30. Don't you know that the oldest Chinatown in the world is in Manila, established in 1594? 31. Don't you know that the Philippines was named "Las Islas Filipinas" after King Philip II of Spain by explorer Ruy López de Villalobos in 1543? 32. Don't you know that the Banaue Rice Terraces, built over 2,000 years ago, are often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World"? 33. Don't you know that the San Agustin Church in Manila, built in 1589, is the oldest stone church in the Philippines? 34. Don't you know that the Spanish introduced the "encomienda" system in the Philippines, which was a form of forced labor and taxation on indigenous peoples? 35. Don't you know that the Philippines was ruled by the United States for almost 50 years, from 1898 to 1946? 36. Don't you know that the Malolos Constitution, ratified in 1899, was the first democratic constitution in Asia? 37. Don't you know that the Philippine-American War, which lasted from 1899 to 1902, resulted in the deaths of an estimated 200,000 Filipinos? 38. Don't you know that the first Filipino hero, Lapu-Lapu, resisted Spanish colonization by defeating Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of Mactan in 1521? 39. Don't you know that the Philippines was declared a protectorate of the United States in 1898 after the Spanish-American War? 40. Don't you know that the Ifugao people of the Philippines were skilled in metalworking, producing fine goldwork and intricate jewelry? 41. Don't you know that the Spanish introduced the cultivation of tobacco in the Philippines in the 17th century? 42. Don't you know that the Spanish built numerous forts, called "baluartes," across the Philippines to defend against attacks from other colonial powers and pirates? 43. Don't you know that the Philippines was known as the "Pearl of the Orient" during the Spanish colonial period due to its natural beauty and wealth? 44. Don't you know that the first Philippine Republic, also known as the Malolos Republic, was established in 1899? 45. Don't you know that the Treaty of Paris in 1898 ended the Spanish-American War and transferred the Philippines from Spain to the United States? 46. Don't you know that the Philippine Islands were first sighted by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521? 47. Don't you know that the Battle of Manila Bay in 1898 resulted in the defeat of the Spanish fleet by the United States Navy, marking the end of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines? 48. Don't you know that the first book printed in the Philippines, the "Doctrina Christiana," was published in 1593 in both Spanish and Tagalog? 49. Don't you know that the Moro Rebellion, which lasted from 1899 to 1913, was fought between the United States and Muslim Filipino insurgents in Mindanao and Sulu? 50. Don't you know that the Philippines was the first country in Southeast Asia to gain independence from colonial rule? 51. Don't you know that the Philippine Islands were named after King Philip II of Spain by Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos in 1543? 52. Don't you know that the "Baybayin" script, an ancient script used in the Philippines, predates the arrival of the Spanish? 53. Don't you know that the Tagalog word "kumusta" comes from the Spanish phrase "¿cómo está?" meaning "how are you?" 54. Don't you know that the Balangay, a type of ancient boat used by early Filipinos for trade and transportation, is considered the first watercraft in Southeast Asia? 55. Don't you know that the "Barter of Panay," a legendary story of how the Philippines was bought from its indigenous rulers by 10 datus, is celebrated in the Ati-Atihan Festival in Aklan? 56. Don't you know that the Philippines was known as "Ma-i" to early Chinese traders, who visited the islands for trade as early as the 10th century? 57. Don't you know that the Philippine peso is the oldest currency in Asia, dating back to 1852? 58. Don't you know that the oldest known human fossil in the Philippines, the "Tabon Man," dates back to around 47,000 years ago? 59. Don't you know that the "Code of Kalantiaw," a set of laws supposedly enacted by Datu Kalantiaw in the 15th century, was later proven to be a hoax? 60. Don't you know that the first recorded circumnavigation of the world was completed by the Spanish expedition led by Ferdinand Magellan, which included the Philippines in its route? 61. Don't you know that the "Bud Dajo Massacre" in 1906, where hundreds of Moro villagers were killed by American forces, is considered one of the darkest chapters in Philippine history? 62. Don't you know that the Philippine-American Friendship Day is celebrated on July 4 to commemorate the independence of the Philippines from the United States in 1946? 63. Don't you know that the "Leyte Landing" in 1944, where General Douglas MacArthur fulfilled his promise to return to the Philippines, marked the beginning of the liberation of the country from Japanese occupation? 64. Don't you know that the Philippine Declaration of Independence was first read publicly by General Emilio Aguinaldo in Kawit, Cavite, on June 12, 1898? 65. Don't you know that the Philippine Archipelago is composed of 7,641 islands during high tide and 7,107 islands during low tide? 66. Don't you know that the "Katipunan," a secret society founded by Andres Bonifacio in 1892, played a crucial role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule? 67. Don't you know that the "Cry of Pugad Lawin" in 1896, where Andres Bonifacio tore up his cedula (community tax certificate) as a sign of rebellion against Spanish authority, is considered the beginning of the Philippine Revolution? 68. Don't you know that the "Bataan Death March" in 1942, where Filipino and American prisoners of war were forced to march over 100 kilometers by Japanese soldiers, resulted in the deaths of thousands due to harsh conditions and brutality? 69. Don't you know that the "Battle of Manila" in 1945, where American and Filipino forces liberated the city from Japanese occupation, resulted in widespread destruction and loss of civilian lives?

Don't you know that the Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain?
Don't you know that the Philippines was colonized by Spain for over 300 years, from 1521 to 1898?
Don't you know that the Philippines declared independence from Spain on June 12, 1898?
Don't you know that Emilio Aguinaldo, a revolutionary leader, proclaimed the independence of the Philippines in Kawit, Cavite?
Don't you know that the Philippines was later colonized by the United States after the Spanish-American War in 1898?
Don't you know that the Philippines became a Commonwealth under American rule in 1935?
Don't you know that World War II greatly impacted the Philippines, with the country being occupied by Japanese forces from 1942 to 1945?
Don't you know that the Battle of Manila in 1945, during World War II, resulted in the extensive destruction of the city?
Don't you know that the Philippines gained independence from the United States on July 4, 1946?
Don't you know that the Philippines was one of the founding members of the United Nations in 1945?
Don't you know that the Philippines was a signatory to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948?
Don't you know that the Philippines was one of the signatories of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) in 1954?
Don't you know that the Philippines was under martial law from 1972 to 1981 under President Ferdinand Marcos?
Don't you know that the People Power Revolution in 1986 led to the ousting of President Ferdinand Marcos and the restoration of democracy in the Philippines?
Don't you know that Corazon Aquino became the first female president of the Philippines and the first female president in Asia in 1986?
Don't you know that the Philippines ratified a new constitution in 1987, establishing a democratic government with a presidential system?
Don't you know that the Philippines hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in 1996 and 2015?
Don't you know that the Philippines is a founding member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) established in 1967?
Don't you know that the Philippines was heavily affected by the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991, one of the most significant volcanic eruptions of the 20th century?
Don't you know that the Philippines has been engaged in a long-standing territorial dispute with China over the South China Sea?
Don't you know that the Philippines is the first country in Asia to have a comprehensive Public Health Law, enacted in 1908?
Don't you know that the first known resistance against Spanish colonization was the Tamblot Uprising in Bohol in 1621?
Don't you know that the oldest university in Asia is the University of Santo Tomas, founded in 1611 in Manila?
Don't you know that the Battle of Mactan in 1521, where Lapu-Lapu defeated Ferdinand Magellan, is considered the first recorded resistance of Filipinos against foreign invaders?
Don't you know that the Spanish introduced Catholicism to the Philippines, making it the only predominantly Christian nation in Asia?
Don't you know that the Manila Galleon Trade, established in 1565, facilitated trade between Asia and the Americas, making Manila one of the most important ports in the world during the Spanish colonial period?
Don't you know that the Philippines was one of the first countries to gain independence after World War II, alongside India and Israel?
Don't you know that the Philippine flag is the only flag in the world that is hoisted upside down when the country is at war?
Don't you know that the Philippines was the first country in Southeast Asia to broadcast television in 1953?
Don't you know that the oldest Chinatown in the world is in Manila, established in 1594?
Don't you know that the Philippines was named "Las Islas Filipinas" after King Philip II of Spain by explorer Ruy López de Villalobos in 1543?
Don't you know that the Banaue Rice Terraces, built over 2,000 years ago, are often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World"?
Don't you know that the San Agustin Church in Manila, built in 1589, is the oldest stone church in the Philippines?
Don't you know that the Spanish introduced the "encomienda" system in the Philippines, which was a form of forced labor and taxation on indigenous peoples?
Don't you know that the Philippines was ruled by the United States for almost 50 years, from 1898 to 1946?
Don't you know that the Malolos Constitution, ratified in 1899, was the first democratic constitution in Asia?
Don't you know that the Philippine-American War, which lasted from 1899 to 1902, resulted in the deaths of an estimated 200,000 Filipinos?
Don't you know that the first Filipino hero, Lapu-Lapu, resisted Spanish colonization by defeating Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of Mactan in 1521?
Don't you know that the Philippines was declared a protectorate of the United States in 1898 after the Spanish-American War?
Don't you know that the Ifugao people of the Philippines were skilled in metalworking, producing fine goldwork and intricate jewelry?
Don't you know that the Spanish introduced the cultivation of tobacco in the Philippines in the 17th century?
Don't you know that the Spanish built numerous forts, called "baluartes," across the Philippines to defend against attacks from other colonial powers and pirates?
Don't you know that the Philippines was known as the "Pearl of the Orient" during the Spanish colonial period due to its natural beauty and wealth?
Don't you know that the first Philippine Republic, also known as the Malolos Republic, was established in 1899?
Don't you know that the Treaty of Paris in 1898 ended the Spanish-American War and transferred the Philippines from Spain to the United States?
Don't you know that the Philippine Islands were first sighted by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521?
Don't you know that the Battle of Manila Bay in 1898 resulted in the defeat of the Spanish fleet by the United States Navy, marking the end of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines?
Don't you know that the first book printed in the Philippines, the "Doctrina Christiana," was published in 1593 in both Spanish and Tagalog?
Don't you know that the Moro Rebellion, which lasted from 1899 to 1913, was fought between the United States and Muslim Filipino insurgents in Mindanao and Sulu?
Don't you know that the Philippines was the first country in Southeast Asia to gain independence from colonial rule?
Don't you know that the Philippine Islands were named after King Philip II of Spain by Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos in 1543?
Don't you know that the "Baybayin" script, an ancient script used in the Philippines, predates the arrival of the Spanish?
Don't you know that the Tagalog word "kumusta" comes from the Spanish phrase "¿cómo está?" meaning "how are you?"
Don't you know that the Balangay, a type of ancient boat used by early Filipinos for trade and transportation, is considered the first watercraft in Southeast Asia?
Don't you know that the "Barter of Panay," a legendary story of how the Philippines was bought from its indigenous rulers by 10 datus, is celebrated in the Ati-Atihan Festival in Aklan?
Don't you know that the Philippines was known as "Ma-i" to early Chinese traders, who visited the islands for trade as early as the 10th century?
Don't you know that the Philippine peso is the oldest currency in Asia, dating back to 1852?
Don't you know that the oldest known human fossil in the Philippines, the "Tabon Man," dates back to around 47,000 years ago?
Don't you know that the "Code of Kalantiaw," a set of laws supposedly enacted by Datu Kalantiaw in the 15th century, was later proven to be a hoax?
Don't you know that the first recorded circumnavigation of the world was completed by the Spanish expedition led by Ferdinand Magellan, which included the Philippines in its route?
Don't you know that the "Bud Dajo Massacre" in 1906, where hundreds of Moro villagers were killed by American forces, is considered one of the darkest chapters in Philippine history?
Don't you know that the Philippine-American Friendship Day is celebrated on July 4 to commemorate the independence of the Philippines from the United States in 1946?
Don't you know that the "Leyte Landing" in 1944, where General Douglas MacArthur fulfilled his promise to return to the Philippines, marked the beginning of the liberation of the country from Japanese occupation?
Don't you know that the Philippine Declaration of Independence was first read publicly by General Emilio Aguinaldo in Kawit, Cavite, on June 12, 1898?
Don't you know that the Philippine Archipelago is composed of 7,641 islands during high tide and 7,107 islands during low tide?
Don't you know that the "Katipunan," a secret society founded by Andres Bonifacio in 1892, played a crucial role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule?
Don't you know that the "Cry of Pugad Lawin" in 1896, where Andres Bonifacio tore up his cedula (community tax certificate) as a sign of rebellion against Spanish authority, is considered the beginning of the Philippine Revolution?
Don't you know that the "Bataan Death March" in 1942, where Filipino and American prisoners of war were forced to march over 100 kilometers by Japanese soldiers, resulted in the deaths of thousands due to harsh conditions and brutality?
Don't you know that the "Battle of Manila" in 1945, where American and Filipino forces liberated the city from Japanese occupation, resulted in widespread destruction and loss of civilian lives?

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