Greatest events in Philippine History

Some of the greatest events in Philippine history include:

1. Philippines' struggle for independence from Spain (1896-1898): The Philippines fought for independence against Spanish colonial rule. José Rizal, one of the leaders in this process, is considered the national hero of the Philippines.

2. Occupation of the Philippines by the United States (1898-1946): After the Spanish-American War, the Philippines was occupied by the United States. During this period, the Philippines remained under American colonial rule and gained independence in 1946 and was established as the Republic of the Philippines.

3. II. Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II (1942-1945): World War II. During World War II, Japan occupied the Philippines. A major resistance movement began in the Philippines and was liberated by American forces.

4. Ferdinand Marcos dictatorship (1965-1986): Ferdinand Marcos became president of the Philippines in 1965 and established a dictatorial regime until 1986. There were human rights violations, corruption, and political repression throughout Marcos' rule. However, as a result of the popular uprising in 1986, also known as the "Cavalier Revolution", Marcos was overthrown and democratic processes resumed.

5. The struggle of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILK) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MUNC): The Philippines has been struggling with a civil war for a long time due to the independence demands of the Muslim Moro people living on the island of Mindanao. During this process, organizations such as MILK and MUKC carried out an armed struggle against the Philippine government. These events represent important turning points in the history of the Philippines and have had a major impact on the political, social and cultural development of the country.