Philippine Military History

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narrative description, or analysis of past events or facts written in a spirit of critical inquiry for the whole truth

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History

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is officially defined as an objective, accurate, descriptive, and interpretive record of all activities of the Armed Forces in peace and war

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Military History

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first recorded organized resistance took place in the Visayas

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Battle of Mactan on 27 Apr 1521

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• He fought against the Spaniards led by Magellan
• The foreigners lost in the battle and Magellan was killed

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Lapu-Lapu: father of AFP

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• In 1570, he resisted the Spaniards’ efforts to land in Manila.
• In 1571, Legaspi conquered Manila and made it as the capital of the Philippines.

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Rajah Soliman: the Muslim leader

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led an uprising which displayed his exemplary military leadership style and tactics in defeating the Spaniards

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Diego Silang

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famous propagandists whose works nurtured the national spirit

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Marcelo H del Pilar, Graceano Lopez Jaena and Jose Rizal

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• father of the Philippine Army, founded a more radical group called the “Katipunan” on 7 Jul 1892
• In August 23, 1896, the Cry of Pugad Lawin signaled the start of the Philippine Revolution against Spain

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Andres Bonifacio

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• Magdalo led by Aguinaldo and the Magdiwang led by Bonifacio
• Aguinaldo won occasion also gave the presidency and this birth to Philippine Army.

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Philippine Revolution against Spain

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23 April 1898: the Americans convinced to cooperate with the Americans against Spain;
Aguinaldo declared war against Spain;
12 June 1898: Philippine Independence from Spain declared in Kawit, Cavite;
22 June 1898: the Philippine Navy was created by the Revolutionary Army.

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American Influence