Historical background
Spanish and American colony.
Predominantly Roman Catholic
Philippine nationalist movement -- José Rizal, 1880s
June 12, 1898: Aguinaldo declared the independence of the Philippines -- but
US was in-charge.
1899: the Philippine-American War
1935: the Commonwealth
July 4, 1946: the Independence -- from the US
People Power I, II, III, …
Feb 1986: People Power I (1986 EDSA Revolution) -- Marcos vs
Aquino
People Power I, II, …
Jan 2001: People Power II (2001 EDSA Revolution) -- vs Estrada
People Power I, II, …
May 2005: People Power III (no-revolution) -- vs Gloria Arroyo
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