The Philippines was under the Colonial Administration of Spain during Jose Rizal's time. The Philippines became colony of Spain for over three centuries.
Ferdinand Magellan is credited with discovering the Philippines in 1521 during his expedition sponsored by Spain. The islands were later claimed for Spain by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1565.
The Philippines is named after King Philip II of Spain, who ruled during the Spanish colonization of the islands in the 16th century. The name "Philippines" was officially adopted in 1543 in honor of the king.
The Philippines has that name because Spanish explorers named the islands after King Philip of Spain. Philippine is an adjective meaning "related to Philip."
The form of monarchial government adopted by the Spaniards in the Philippines was both Absolute and Limited (Constitutional) monarchy.Absolute Monarchy- since Philippines was a colony of Spain, the primary authority resides from the Royal family in Spain.Limited Monarchy- the highest authority rulling the Philippines was the Governor General (Gobernador Heneral) and by virtue of the union the church and state, Friars (Prayle)has the same power as of the Gov. General.Good luck!-Taj Ngilay
The Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain in the 16th century by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos. At the time of the naming, Philip was Crown Prince of Spain. NOTE: When the Philippines was named, Philip II of Spain was still a prince and not a king. Therefore, Philippines was actually named after a prince at that time.
The government was a monarchy, but it was ruled by the Governor General as an administrator in behalf of the King and Queen of Spain
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The name Philippines is a clue. The Philippines were colonized by Spain during the reign of Phillip II King of Spain 1556 to 1598.
Apparently, they were agitating Spain for reform for its government of the Philippines.
Philippines was named for Philip II, king of Spain during the sixteenth century.
The Governor General was appointed by Spain and he generally ruled with an iron fist and intended to grab as much wealth as possible during his term in office.
Rizal was born during the Spanish period. The Philippines then was governed by Spain.
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During the Spanish-American War, the Americans helped the Philippines get free from Spain. In 1956, America gave the Philippines their independence.
Ferdinand Magellan is credited with discovering the Philippines in 1521 during his expedition sponsored by Spain. The islands were later claimed for Spain by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1565.
it is came from Philippines The name Philippines is named in honour of King Philip the Second of Spain by Villalobos during his voyage of discovery in 1542