Escuela de Niñas

Escuela de Niñas The abundance of outstanding heritage structures in the country built in the Spanish era speaks of the people’s engineering and architectural genius. Through the National Heritage Cultural Act of 2009, our threatened built heritage is ensured protection and preservation by the state. Bohol, with the most declared built heritage, suffered destruction and … Read more

1945 Battle of Manila

1945 Battle of Manila During the final year of World War II, Japanese forces decided to defend Manila (which had been occupied by Japan since 1942) to the death. 16,000 Japanese troops, mostly marines, turned Manila into a death trap for the coming Allied forces. For almost one month from February 3 to March 3, … Read more

1899 Battle of Manila

1899 Battle of Manila By February, tensions between the US forces and the Filipino Republic were at the breaking point. Formerly allies against Spain, the Filipinos were now suspicious of American motives, as the US appears to be in Manila to stay and replace Spain as overlord. On the evening of February 4, American sentries … Read more

British Siege of Manila 1762

British Siege of Manila 1762 On September 24, 1762, British forces began their attack on Manila. This was part of the Seven Year’s War that was being fought around the world between Great Britain and the allied nations of France and Spain. 10,000 British troops landed in Malate advancing north to besiege the Walled City. … Read more

The Dutch Invasions of the Philippines

The Dutch Invasions of the Philippines 1600s During the first half of the 1600s, the Philippines became a battleground as Spain and the Dutch Republic (having declared independence from Spain), fought for control of the East Indies. Most of the battles were fought on the high seas, making it one of the most active periods … Read more