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it was named after the king of Spain King Philip II. that is why we came up with the name Philippines
The islands that now composed the modern day Philippines was named after the Spanish king Felipe by the Spanish explorer Roy Lopez de Villalobos. The Spaniards called the archepelago Las Islas Felipinas. When the Americans defeated the Spaniards during the US-Spanish war the Americans renamed the islands Philippines and called it Philippine Islands.
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When did the Philippines become Spanish territory?
In 1521.
Did Cuba Guam and the Philippines become US possessions after the SpanishAmerican War?
Platt Amendment Foraker Act
From where did the Philippines become independent?
If I'm understanding this question correctly, the answer is Spain.
What year did the Philippines become independent?
The Philippines declared Independence from Spain on June 12, 1898, but that was quashed by US military force. The Philippines became independent from the US on 4 July 1946.
Did Cuba and Guam and the Philippines become American protectorates?
Yes, such was part of the treaty which ended the Spanish-American War.
What year did Philippines become a country?
philippines was a country in 1901
When did the Philippines become a republic?
The republic of the Philippines became a republic on 1946.
When did Philippines become a member of World tradeorganization?
when the Philippines member of WTO
Why manila become the capital in the Philippines?
Because it is the second most populous city in the Philippines
When did Philippines become a colony?
1565-1946
When did the Philippines become Spanish territory?
In 1521.
When did Philippines become independent from its colonists?
Philippines obtained its national independence in June 12, 1898.
When did the Philippines become an independent country?
The Philippines became an independent country on 4th of July, 1946.
When did Philippines become a sovereign nation?
Since it was founded
When did Philippines become a state?
The Philippines are not a state in the United States. They are an independent country. They were a territory of the US until 1947.
When did the basketball came in the Philippines?
Basketball came in the Philippines in the American colonial period from 1898 to 1946. This has become one of the most popular sports played in the Philippines.
When did the Philippines become a member of un?
oktober 24 1945
