Rediscovery and Colonization of the Philippines Prepared by: Arnold O. Adante, AB, MA, EdD Professor

Chapter 3

Rediscovery and

Colonization of the

Philippines Prepared by:

Arnold O. Adante, AB, MA, EdD

Professor

 The Philippines was not

known in Europe prior to

the 16th century.

Ferdinand Magellan

claimed the Philippines for

Spain in 1521,and for the

next 333 years, the

country was su...