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Conflicting Views
And Controversies in
Philippines History
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The Philippine-American War

▪ The Philippine-American War was a two-year

conflict between the United States and the
First Philippine Republic. The war began in
1899, after the United States acquired the
Philippines from Spain in the Treaty of Paris.
The war ended in 1901 with the capture of
the Filipino president, Emilio Aguinaldo.
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The Marcos Dictatorship

▪ Ferdinand Marcos ruled the Philippines as a dictator

from 1965 to 1986. During his rule, Marcos
committed many human rights abuses, including
torture, extrajudicial killings, and forced human rights
abuses, including torture, extrajudicial killings, and
forced disappearances. He also amassed a large
fortune through corruption.
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The Role of the Catholic Church in
Philippine History

▪ The Catholic Church has played a significant role in

Philippine history for over 500 years. The church has
been both a force for good and a force for evil. On the
one hand, the church has helped to educate and care for
the Filipino people. On the other hand, the church has
also been used to justify Spanish and American
colonialism.