The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
The Port of Manila In 1815, the immensely profitable Galleon Trade ended when Mexico became independent from Spain. To compensate for the loss of income, Manila opened to world trade in 1834. Sugar was the leading export, followed by tobacco, then by indigo. Hemp wasalso exported. On the other hand, the leading import was textile, … Read more
Inang-angan Stone Stairway In 2010, the National Museum PH declared Nuestra Señora de la Luz Parish Church Complex of Loon, along with the Inang-angan Stone Stairway, and its circular cemetery as a National Cultural Treasure. Considered as the crowning glory of Recollect architecture in Bohol, Loon Church has been identified as among the most impressive … Read more
The Cavite Mutiny and the GOMBURZA The Cavite Mutiny was an uprising of 200 Filipino troops and workers at the military arsenal in Cavite on 20 January 1872. A “mutiny” is when a group of soldiers openly resist and defy the military leadership. The reaction of the colonial government was harsh, and the mutiny was … Read more
The Guardia Civil Veterana The Guardia Civil was the law enforcement agency of the colonial government. They are equivalent to the police of modern times. They were first formed in the Philippines in 1868, and in the 1870s, the Guardia Civil Veterana was established inManila. Jose Rizal was very critical of the Guardia Civil. In … Read more
1863 Earthquake The last major earthquake that destroyed Manila was in 1645. For 200 years, Manila grew and thrived. Buildings grew higher and more beautiful than ever. However, progress was stopped in 1863 when a powerful earthquake hit again. The shock lasted for less than a minute but was enough to destroy the entire city. … Read more