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The Philippines was under the Colonial Administration of Spain during Jose Rizal's time. The Philippines became colony of Spain for over three centuries.

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Who discovered and claimed the Philippines for Spain?

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.


What are the reasons why the Philippines is called Philippines?

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.


Why is the Philippines called the Philippines?

The Philippines has that name because Spanish explorers named the islands after King Philip of Spain. Philippine is an adjective meaning "related to Philip."


Which form of monarchial government was adopted by Spain in the Philippines for 333 years?

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


Why is Philippines named Philippines?

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.

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What is the government structure of the Philippines during the Spanish Colonial Period?

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


What types of government was established by Aguinaldo after the defeat of Spain in the Philippines?

democratic


Was it King Phillip II of Spain or Queen Elizabeth I of England who first colonized the Philippines?

The name Philippines is a clue. The Philippines were colonized by Spain during the reign of Phillip II King of Spain 1556 to 1598.


Why were the Gomburza priests garroted?

Apparently, they were agitating Spain for reform for its government of the Philippines.


Who name first the Philippines?

Philippines was named for Philip II, king of Spain during the sixteenth century.


Government of the Spanish in the Philippines?

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.


What happened in the Philippines before Rizal was born?

Rizal was born during the Spanish period. The Philippines then was governed by Spain.


What countries was not a scene of battle during the Spanish American war Cuba Puerto Rico Spain The Philippines?

Spain.


During the war Britain took Cuba and the Philippines from Spain to get them back at the end Spain had to give up?

Bermuda.


What are the contribution of the America in the Philippines?

During the Spanish-American War, the Americans helped the Philippines get free from Spain. In 1956, America gave the Philippines their independence.


Who discovered and claimed the Philippines for Spain?

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.


How did the name Philippines came to be?

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