They never did; it was the Spaniards. The Philipinnes were to develop into a vital link in Spain's very profitable trade with the Americas and the Far East. But initially, the desire to bring Christianity to this part of the world was also a very strong motive.
The Portuguese did not colonize the Philippines. It was the Spanish who colonized the Philippines in the 16th century under the leadership of explorer Ferdinand Magellan.
Miguel Lรณpez de Legazpi initiated the colonization of the Philippines in the 16th century on behalf of Spain. He established the first Spanish settlement in Cebu in 1565 and later moved to Manila, gaining control through a combination of military force, alliances with local rulers, and the spread of Christianity. This colonization marked the beginning of more than three centuries of Spanish rule in the Philippines.
Ferdinand Magellan
Jose Rizal predicted that the Philippines would be colonized by countries such as Spain and the United States. He also foresaw the possibility of the Philippines falling under the control of other major European powers during his time.
The Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan died in 1521 in the Philippines during a battle with natives on the island of Mactan.
The Philippines was "discovered" by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan on March 16, 1521. However, it was already inhabited by indigenous peoples for thousands of years before Magellan's arrival.
Miguel Lรณpez de Legazpi initiated the colonization of the Philippines in the 16th century on behalf of Spain. He established the first Spanish settlement in Cebu in 1565 and later moved to Manila, gaining control through a combination of military force, alliances with local rulers, and the spread of Christianity. This colonization marked the beginning of more than three centuries of Spanish rule in the Philippines.
Brazil
The Americans wanted to colonize the Philippines because they have a deal or the treaty of Paris with the Japanese who sell the country to them
The Portuguese
Portuguese
The First European group to colonize Brazil was...The Spanish
The first Europeans to colonize India were the Portuguese at Goa, followed by the Dutch, French, and finally, the British.
The Americans colonized the Philippines for about 33-40 years.
The spanish empire failed invading philippines because Philippines is so awesome that the spanish failed to invade it. No jk, asians are awesome thats why.. TROLOLOLOL
for control of shipping lanes.
Because they want our Natural Resources.
The cross and sword