General History of the Philippines

Rajah Humabon, later baptized as Don Carlos Valderrama, was a King of Cebu or Sugbu in the 16th century. His reign coincided with the arrival of Portuguese-born Spanish explorer Ferdinand Magellan in the Philippines in 1521.

Miguel de Benavides y Añoza, O.P. was a Spanish clergyman and sinologist who left a lasting impact on the Philippines through his religious and educational contributions.

The Colegio de San Juan de Letran, a private Catholic coeducational institution, is a historic pillar in the field of education in the Philippines. It holds the distinction of being the oldest college in the Philippines and the oldest secondary institution in Asia.

Lapulapu or Lapu-lapu, whose name was first recorded as Cilapulapu, is a figure of great significance in the history of the Philippines. He was a datu (chief) of Mactan, an island now part Cebu province in the Philippines. Born possibly in 1491, he is widely celebrated as the first Filipino hero, famously known for his resistance against foreign rule.

In the early 1970s, the Philippines faced a daunting challenge: a rice supply shortage that threatened the nation's food security. It was against this backdrop that President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. launched the "Masagana 99" program on May 21, 1973, a bold initiative aimed at achieving rice self-sufficiency.

Remedios Guinto Gomez-Paraiso, known primarily as Kumander Liwayway, was a remarkable figure in Philippine history. As a commander during the Huk Rebellion, she left a significant and enduring impact on the struggle for justice, independence, and equality.

In the lush landscapes of Davao, where the sun kisses the earth and the waves of the Gulf whisper secrets, a remarkable figure emerges from the annals of history. Datu Mama Bago, a name etched in the collective memory of Davaoeños, embodies courage, resistance, and unwavering determination.

Agueda Kahabagan y Iniquinto, known in history as the "Tagalog Joan of Arc" and "Henerala Agueda", is a figure of bravery and resilience in the annals of Philippine history. She is the only officially listed woman general during the Philippine Revolution of 1896-1898 and the Philippine American War of 1899-1902.

In the annals of World War II history, the stories of courage and resistance often highlight the valor of soldiers on the front lines. Yet, some of the most compelling tales of bravery come not from the battlefield, but from ordinary citizens whose lives were upturned by the chaos of war.

The Spanish captains-general (before the independence of New Spain (now Mexico), from which the Philippines was directly governed) and the later governors-general originally resided at the Palacio del Gobernador (Governor's Palace) accross the city square in the walled city of Intramuros in Manila.