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Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer leading a Spanish expedition, arrived in the Philippines in 1521. His arrival marked the beginning of Spanish interest in the archipelago, though it wasn’t until 1565 that the Spanish officially colonized the Philippines under Miguel López de Legazpi.

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Portrait of Ferdinand Magellan or a map showing his route to the Philippines.

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Throughout the colonial period, there were various uprisings against Spanish rule. Notable revolts include the 1896 Philippine Revolution led by Andres Bonifacio and the Katipunan, which aimed to gain independence from Spain.

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One of the primary goals of Spanish colonization was to spread Christianity. Catholic missionaries played a major role in converting Filipinos, which is why the Philippines is the only predominantly Christian country in Asia today.

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atholic missionaries or churches built during the Spanish period.

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In the Treaty of Paris, signed on December 10, 1898, Spain ceded the Philippines to the United States for $20 million, effectively ending over 300 years of Spanish colonial rule.

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The revolution culminated in 1898 with the declaration of Philippine independence on June 12, 1898. However, the Spanish-American War led to the Philippines becoming a U.S. colony instead of achieving full independence.

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Philippine Declaration of Independence pic

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The Philippines was governed by Spanish officials, with the king of Spain as the ultimate authority. The country was ruled as a Spanish colony, divided into provinces administered by Spanish governors.

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Spanish colonization of the Philippines lasted for over 300 years (1565–1898). This period left a lasting impact on the culture, religion, politics, and society of the Philippines.

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drawing of spanish flag going to the philippine