Missions are specifically established to spread the faith. There is nothing more wonderful in the world than an alive and vibrant Christian faith, and one of the first and most over powering signs of a real, live Christian faith is the need to spread that goodness to others. The first Catholic in the Philippines was Ferdinand Magellan, followed by the Augustinians, Franciscans, and Jesuits. For a complete breakdown, see the link below.
The Catholic Church
The Spanish authorities in the Philippines implemented policies aimed at converting Filipinos to Catholicism, established a system of education through the friars, and granted special privileges to native elites who were loyal to Spain. Additionally, they integrated Filipinos into the colonial administration and military to showcase opportunities for advancement within the Spanish system.
The primary settlement of Christianized Filipinos during the Spanish colonial period was in towns and villages known as "pueblos" or "barangays." These settlements were centered around a Catholic church and a plaza, and they were organized according to the Spanish colonial system.
the new birth
Catholism was used by the Spanish as a way of conquering the socio-economic and cultural spheres of Filipinos 400 years ago. During the 400-year reign of the Spanish conquistas, Filipinos got used to a way of living centered on Catholic ways. Up until now, present generations of Filipinos still live, do and believe in these dogmas.
Most of the Filipinos were disenfranchised during the Spanish colonization. This is because many Filipinos were struggling fishermen and farmers. While the initial goal was to colonize and help the Filipinos secure a financial advantage via trade and commerce, the Spanish seemed more interested in expanding their empire. As a result, the wealthy and privileged Filipinos prospered under Spanish rule, while the majority of the country barely made it by. The condition of Filipinos, however, would get better as the Spanish became more understanding about the plight of the people.
Basically -- Africans, Polynesians, Maylasians, and the Spanish are the ancestors of the Filipinos.
From 1521 to 1898 the Philippines was a Spanish colony, under Spanish policy the nation was answerable for religious institutions; they wanted the Filipinos to become Roman Catholic. They also wanted the Philippines to become a trade port; this was a boost for the economy.
Filipinos were derogatorily called "Indios" by the Spaniards.
tacos
The US took control of the Philippines after they helped them with the Spanish. And Filipinos wanted freedom or the US to get out.
Filipinos are considered Pacific Island Asians. Many Filipinos have Spanish last names because the Philippines were once owned by the Spanish.