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  • There are a total of 10 general entries.

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    Philippines

    Who was the 'Great Dissenter'?History of the Philippines (arya_ayan)

      Claro M. Recto. He was called Great Dissenter because of his uncomprising stand against pro-American policy of R. Magsaysay, the very same man whom he helped to put in power.

    Who is the highest American military official that was killed in action during the Filipino-American war?History of the Philippines (arya_ayan)

      Gen. Lawton. A street was named in his honor.

    Who is the former Senate President who came from Abra?History of the Philippines (arya_ayan)

      Quintin Paredes. Quintin Paredes, a former Speaker and Senate President, is known for his stint as a US Resident-Commisioner.

    Who is the Filipino historian who claimed that there was no Philippine history before the execution of the three nationalists priests?History of the Philippines (arya_ayan)

      Teodoro Agoncillo. This claim is still a product of controversies since there is still a Filipino history from the Pre-hispanic era. Agoncillo's camp however claimed they the other party got the wrong context.

    Who is gnerally acknowledged as the first President of the Philippines?History of the Philippines (arya_ayan)

      Emilio Aguinaldo. However, he didn't get international recognition.

    Who excommunicated Fr. Gregorio Aglipay?History of the Philippines (arya_ayan)

      Norzaleda. Arch. Norzaleda excommunicated Aglipay for his involvement on the nationalistic struggle. This prompted Aglipay to help build the Iglesia Filipina Independiente.

    Where was the Rizal's novel 'Noli Mi Tangere' published?History of the Philippines (arya_ayan)

      Berlin. It was the year 1887 when this novel was published in Berlin.

    What is the name of Filipino armed contingent that helped the Americans capture Aguinaldo?History of the Philippines (arya_ayan)

      Macabebe Scouts. The Macabebe Scouts were loyal to the Spaniards and immeditely switch allegiance to the Americans. Macabebes are Kamampapangans who have a mutual hatred against the Tagalogs, mainstay of Aguinaldo's Army.

Frequently Asked Questions about Philippines

    • What is the capital of the Philippines? ( goto )


    • In 1900, the Philippines was a territory of which nation? ( goto )


    • The Philippines is known poetically as what? ( goto )


    • What makes the flag of the Philippines unique? ( goto )


    • When did "martial law" happen in the Philippines? ( goto )


    • What is the Muslim center of the mainly Roman Catholic Philippines? ( goto )


    • What was the name of the ferry that marked the worst maritime disaster in the Philippines? ( goto )


    • Samar, Panay and Cebu are a part of which group of islands in the Philippines? ( goto )


    • In the Philippines, what is the name of the mountain where Baguio City is situated? ( goto )


    • Who killed ferdinand magellan when he visited the philippines? ( goto )


    • 715 American soldiers died on a march through what Philippines province? ( goto )


    • What article of clothing did the revolutionary hero of the Philippines, Auginaldo, wear from the time of his capture by the US army until the Philippines was granted independence in 1946? ( goto )


    • Who circumcised Jose Rizal, the Philippines' national hero and pride of the Malayan race? ( goto )


    • At least in American spelling, why are people from the Philippines called Filipinos with an F? ( goto )


    • We have many disasters in the Philippines. What ferry was sunk not so long ago and what was the cause? ( goto )


    • Aside from the Philippine flag which is flown upside down when the Philippines is at war, what other countries of the world do this? ( goto )


    • What is the name of the native tribe in either Papua New Guinea or the Philippines that used to be a cannibal tribe before being converted to Christianity? ( goto )


    • University of the Philippines system is composed of 7 constituent system. These are UP Diliman, Cebu, Tacloban, Manila, Baguio, Los Banos and what is the other one? ( goto )


    • I read that the divisions of various countries of the world are called states (USA), provinces (Philippines) and prefectures (Japan). How do they differ....are there any more....how are other countries divided? ( goto )


    • Give the origin of this practice: Generally, why does a bride from the West (Europe and USA) have to pay for the wedding while in the East (China, Philippines, etc.), it is the groom who shoulders the cost? ( goto )


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