Spain first settled in the Philippines in the 16th century. It would go on to colonize the country for more than 330 years, although the British briefly occupied Manila for 18 months from 1762 to ...

Thousands of people are believed dead after Typhoon Haiyan battered the central Philippines with sustained winds of 235 kph (147 mph) and a storm surge of 6 meters (20 feet). Here are some facts ...

University of the Philippines students stand out for their graduation attire. Instead of the traditional toga and mortarboard, Iskos and Iskas don the Sablay. Over 5,000 students from the UP Diliman ...

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is holding general elections Monday to elect a president and vice president and other congressional representatives nationwide. Here are some facts and ...

FACTS ABOUT PHILIPPINES; Conditions on the Islands Discussed by an Old Resident. THE CHINESE MUST REMAIN Cheap Labor the Life Blood of the Country -- Aguinaldo Overrated -"Open-Door" Policy Advocated.

Top 10 facts about Philippines TODAY is Independence Day in the Philippines, a national holiday celebrating its declaration of independence from Spain on June 12, 1898. By William Hartston.

MANILA (Reuters) - The only son and namesake of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos filed candidacy papers ...

Explore Avilon Zoo in the Philippines! See amazing animals like orangutans, giraffes, pygmy hippos, and more. Join us for animal facts and a wild adventure!

In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected president and was tasked with preparing the country for independence after a 10-year transition.

If Uli Schmetzer had bothered to do his homework, he would have known that Jose Laurel, not Manuel Roxas, was the puppet president of the Japanese in the Philippines during the Japanese occupation ...