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Culture of The Philippines
Culture of The Philippines
The Spanish Empire, via the Viceroyalty of New Spain, conquered the islands between
the 16th and 19th centuries (Batanes being one of the last places to be colonized in the
mid-1800s), resulting in Christianity to spread and dominate throughout the archipelago
and influenced the religion and beliefs of the natives. Then, the Philippines became a
U.S. territory for almost 50 years. Influence from the United States is manifested in the
wide use of the English language, media and in the modern culture and clothing of
present-day Philippines.[4]