History of the Philippines - World War II: Japanese aggression in China prompted much attention to military preparedness. Nearly one-fourth of the national budget was devoted to defense. Gen. Douglas MacArthur, retiring as army chief of staff in Washingt
Manila Bay, bay of the South China Sea extending into southwestern Luzon, Philippines. Almost completely landlocked, it is considered one of the world’s great harbors. Manila Bay provides excellent protected anchorage, since it is sheltered by the mount
the Philippines. TheSpanish-American War, which ends December 10, 1898 with the Treaty of Paris, marks the end of Spain's colonial power, with the country granting Cuba independence and ceding Guam, Puerto Rico and the Phillipines to the United States. Hawaii is also annexed during the war....
In World War II's largest naval battle, the Allies invade the Philippines to retake the commonwealth and create a Southeast Asian blockade. In a counter-attack, Japan deploys its first kamikaze, or suicide, bombers. Despite heavy U.S. casualties—more than 23,000 U.S. soldiers and sailors...
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1564 : Spain’s Legazpi expedition. Occupation of the Philippines. 1577-1580 : Sir Francis Drake makes first English contact with Indonesian during his world tour. 1580 : unification of the crown of Spain and Portugal. 17thcentury : Dutch is fighting in Europe for its independence against Spain...
Pistacia is believed to have originated in central Asia at two centers of diversity: one was the Mediterranean region of Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and West Asia, while the second species of the genus occurs naturally from North Africa to East Asia (Philippines) and America (from Texas ...
Douglas MacArthur famously stated, 'I shall return.' MacArthur was a prominent American general who played a significant role in World War II. He made this statement after being forced to leave the Philippines in 1942 due to the Japanese invasion. It became a rallying cry and symbol of his ...
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Trump Tower at Century City - Makati, Philippines Located in Manila’s most prestigious district, Trump Tower at Century City makes the ideal cosmopolitan backdrop for one of the city’s tallest structures. Designed with a sleek glass curtain, and providing 220 elegant residences with the utmost...