TIMELINE

of
Philippine Popular Culture

1 Spanish Period
Philippine Popular Culture in the
Philippines was created and used by
the spaniards to the native filipinos
or indios plays and literature to get
the heart of the native and win it.

American Period 2

Popular culture arrived in the

Philippines with the advent of American
colonialism, and the liberal policy
toward the printing press increased the
circulation of popular culture forms,
followed by radio, television, and film.

3 In 1940s
In the Japanese colonial period, Artists
are still allowed to make artworks such
as paintings and songs, but these things
must undergo scrutiny from the
Japanese Government.

In 1950s 4

Postwar 1950s were known as the

first golden age of Philippine cinema
with the resurgence of mostly
Visayan films through Lapu-Lapu
Pictures

5 In 1960s

The First Miss Universe and this

is the period where Women
Empowerment started.

In 1970s 6
Martial Law was implemented, both
positive and negative changes were
brought to the pop culture.
 TIMELINE
of
Philippine Popular Culture

1 In 1980s

Philippine popular culture was

popularized through
Commercial Advertisements

In 1990s 2

This is the period where television,

movies and shows arose. the emerging
popularity of drama, teen-oriented
romantic comedy, adult, comedy, and
action films.

3 In 2000- present

In digital age different

platforms are created and
technology become high-tech
and asias series began.

Created by:
Danika C. Ebojo
3rd Yr. BSOA