Knowra Philippines Philippines The Philippines is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia, comprising more than 7,000 islands in the western Pacific Ocean. Its geography, layered colonial history, and diverse regional cultures shape a multilingual republic.
Luzon : The largest and most populous island of the Philippines, home to Manila and much of the country’s political and economic activity. The island anchors the country’s capital region and northern provinces.
Spanish colonization of the Philippines : The Spanish rule over the Philippine archipelago from the sixteenth century until 1898. Spanish institutions and Catholicism left enduring marks on Philippine society.
José Rizal : A Filipino writer and reformist whose novels criticized Spanish colonial rule and helped inspire Philippine nationalism. His writing made colonial abuses a subject of national debate.
Overseas Filipino workers : Filipino citizens employed abroad, often in domestic work, health care, shipping, and construction. Overseas employment connects household incomes and national life to labor markets worldwide.
People Power Revolution : A largely nonviolent mass uprising in 1986 that ended Ferdinand Marcos’s rule in the Philippines. The uprising restored electoral democracy after years of authoritarian government.
Visayas : A central Philippine island group that includes Panay, Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, and Samar. This island group links northern and southern regions through central sea routes.
Philippine Revolution : An armed uprising against Spanish colonial rule that began in 1896 and led to the declaration of Philippine independence in 1898. The revolution forged a national independence movement against Spain.
Andrés Bonifacio : A Filipino revolutionary who founded the Katipunan, the secret society that led the uprising against Spain. He organized the revolutionary movement that challenged Spanish sovereignty.
Philippine diaspora : Communities of people of Philippine origin living outside the Philippines. Migration has created enduring communities and economic ties across the world.
EDSA Revolution : Another name for the 1986 People Power Revolution, named after the avenue where crowds gathered in Manila. The avenue became a symbol of mass civic action against dictatorship.
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