Who are the foreigners or other countries who influenced the culture and literature of the Filipinos?

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The arts of the Philippines reflect a society with diverse cultural influences and traditions. The Malayan peoples had early contact with traders who introduced Chinese and Indian influences. Islamic traditions were first introduced to the Malays of the southern Philippine Islands in the 14th century. Most modern aspects of Philippine cultural life evolved under the foreign rule of Spain and, later, the United States. http://www.philippineembassy-usa.org/about/culture.htm Jun 18 07, 2:39 AM