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10 notable historical events in Philippines, in chronological order.
Around 3000 BCE, Austronesian-speaking peoples began migrating from Taiwan into the Philippines and Indonesia, eventually spreading across the Pacific and as far as Madagascar.
Warriors led by the chieftain Lapulapu defeat Ferdinand Magellan's men on Mactan island; Magellan is killed.
Miguel López de Legazpi takes Manila and makes it the capital of the Spanish Philippines.
Filipino writer and patriot José Rizal is executed by Spanish colonial authorities in Manila, galvanising the Philippine Revolution.
The United States defeats Spain, gaining Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines, while Cuba is freed from Spanish rule.
Emilio Aguinaldo proclaims the independence of the Philippines from Spain at Kawit, Cavite.
After Spain cedes the Philippines to the United States, forces of the Philippine Republic fight American rule but are defeated.
Under the Treaty of Manila, the United States recognises the independence of the Republic of the Philippines.
Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand sign the Bangkok Declaration, founding the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Mass peaceful demonstrations in Manila oust President Ferdinand Marcos and bring Corazon Aquino to power.