The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
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 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 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
Limahong’s Invasion of Manila 1574 On November 29, 1574, a pirate fleet, led by the warlord Limahong, arrived at Manila Bay. The following day, St. Andrews Day, Limahong landed 700 troops south of Manila. They met Martin de Goiti as they marched north, killing the master-of-the-camp. The Spanish sent troops to drive away the pirates, … Read more
The Siege of Manila 1898 In 1898, Manila was under attack from Filipino Revolutionaries and American troops. The Philippine Revolution was in its second year and the Spanish-American War opened with the destruction of the Spanish Pacific Fleet at Manila Bay near Cavite Puerto. 40,000 revolutionaries under Emilio Aguinaldo besieged Manila on land, while the … Read more