The Spaniards came to the Philippines by accident. They were looking for a route going to Asia because they wanted to go to Spice Islands where spices like cinnamon, pepper, cloves, etc. could be found. The Spice Islands was actually the Moluccas Islands which is now part of Indonesia. But they reached the Philippines instead.
When the Spaniards came there they named it after Prince Philip the second but thy pronounce it as Philippe so that's how Philippines was called that
Yes, the indigenous Filipinos had their own diverse cultures, societies, and systems of governance before the arrival of the Spaniards. They had established trade networks, social structures, and artistic traditions that reflect their civilization before colonial influence.
Ferdinand Magellan came to the Philippines as part of his expedition to find a western route to the Spice Islands. He arrived in the Philippines in 1521 and claimed the islands for Spain.
during the time of the Spaniards, they occupy the siquijor island in the visayas, there they intermarry with the locals, and some brought forth their families, so there are plenty of castillons in the island, and as time progresses they go to other places and married and settled there.....want to know more about the Castillon in the Philippines origin email me. mangulahingband@yahoo.com
The Spaniards came to the New World in search of wealth, new trade routes, and to spread Christianity. They also sought to establish colonies and expand their empire.
Spaniards came to the Philippines for the reason of colonialization. At that time countries in Europe are racing towards expanding their territories. one reason also is because of their search for the Spice Island.
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For me the reason why the Americans came in the Philippines because they want to attack the Spaniards ,in Manila Bay in May 1, 1898.(Battle of Manila) I hope this help to all of he researchers..... good luck!!!!!!!!!!:)
The Spanish came in the Philippines for 3G's. gold, glory and God.
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The Philippines had no official name before the Spanish came. The Philippines where separate island ruled by different tribes and it was actually the spanish who united them into one nation.
Uh, the question's unclear but I think I can answer it. The Spaniards did not plan on coming to the Philippines. The Spaniards were finding some spices and planned to go to the islands in the Pacific. They landed on the Philippines but the natives fought them off. The next time they came here, the natives welcomed them and they colonized the country. Is my answer related to the question? <:D
The Spaniards came to the Philippines via galleons and caravels (types of ships) because of mercantilism and to gain power. Spain also was obliged to follow the instructions of the Pope and convert the native people.
People in the Philippines could actually think, speak and write before being colonized by the Spanish. In fact, the islands were called the Philippines only after the Spanish came.
The Spaniards came to the Philippines because of these reasons:to spread the Roman Catholic religion;to find GOLD; andto expand their world empire.They used force as needed to gain control of this island group.
The island along with its natives were discovered by the Spaniards who named it after their king, a certain Philip. Thus the name Philippines. The natives themselves came from other regions in Asia. and bye peeing in your pants!!
People in the Philippines could actually think, speak and write before being colonized by the Spanish. In fact, the islands were called the Philippines only after the Spanish came.