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A History of the Philippines is a short, dense and temporally expansive book. It starts with the Evolution of the Land 100 million years ago. The writing is predominantly dry, dispassionate and academic. It's full of details, and often presumes an existing familiarity with Philippine history and culture, introducing terms with no definition provided.

As the global war on terror enters its second decade, the United States military is engaged with militant Islamic insurgents on multiple fronts. But the post-9/11 war against terrorists is not the first time the United States has battled such ferocious foes. The forgotten Moro War, lasting from 1902 to 1913 in the islands of the southern Philippines, was the first confrontation between American soldiers and their allies and a determined Muslim insurgency.

A biweekly podcast where Eman La Viña gives his take on Philippine history and the misconceptions that often surround it. Because if there’s one thing about history, it’s this: things are always a bit more complex. Facebook and Twitter: @phzpodcast Instagram: @philippinehistoryzofficial

On September 15, 1944, the United States invaded the tiny Pacific island of Peleliu, located at the Southern end of the Palau Islands. Boasting a large airfield from which the Americans could mount bomber campaigns, Peleliu was a strategically essential part of Gen. MacArthur's long-awaited liberation of the Philippines. With the famed 1st Marine Division making the amphibious assault, Pacific High Command was confident that victory would be theirs in just a few days. They were drastically wrong.

Philippine Campfire Stories is a storytelling podcast focused on creating content that celebrates the local stories of haunted places, true supernatural experiences, urban legends, Philippine folklore, and myths. Bone-chilling stories and scary tales that will make you shiver during the cold and spooky nights.. even if you're right next to the campfire.Thanks for tuning in! You can help support our podcast by doing the following:TAP the FOLLOW button and NOTIFICATION BELL here on SPOTIFY!RATE this podcast with 5 STARS! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐LET US KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS via the Q&A and POLL via the ...

Those who had decoded and seen the Japanese communications in early December 1941 would not be surprised when they heard about an attack on December 7, 1941. They would, however, be astonished when they heard where that attack took place. Posted on the other side of the world, it was early on the morning of December 8 in the Philippines when American general Douglas MacArthur received news of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor hours earlier.

Learn about the beauty and customs of the Philippines and its vibrant culture. Mix with like-minded individuals: Living in, or visiting the Philippines offers exciting new experiences, but can also give you issue and problems which you need to overcome. Learn with the thousands of foreigners who have already taken the plunge – get the reassurance you need, Guidance on the Go: Navigating an intercultural relationship can present unique challenges and joys. Here, gain insights from those who’ve walked the path. Learn about legal issues, and delve into advice on everything from Filipino ...

As American and Filipino troops were in the process of being defeated in the Philippines, General Douglas MacArthur, his family, and his closest advisors were smuggled out of the Philippines on PT boats. From there they surged across the black ocean to Mindanao and were picked up by American B-17 bombers.

Behind Japanese Lines has a great deal to say about the relations with the Filipinos and about the problems of dealing with and fighting the Hukbalahaps, the communist guerrillas or, indeed, in opposing the Japanese. This book adds considerable insights into the significance of guerrilla warfare as it relates to modern warfare in general

Author Bob Wodnik has masterfully compiled the stories of several World War II prisoners-of-war into a non-fiction historical work with the feel of a novel. Listeners glimpse the unrelenting physical agony and mental anguish of these young heroes as they struggle for survival, and then, following years of captivity, make the difficult and awkward return to civilization.

ESPN's Cassidy Hubbarth and Titan's Nikko Ramos explore how the Philippines came to be a nation of Hoop Heads, from the origins of the world's second professional basketball league, to the Filipino-Americans in the NBA today. Coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat, ESPN's Pablo Torre, legendary PBA coach Tim Cone, the first Filipino-American to play in the NBA, Raymond Townsend, and more, join Cassidy and Nikko to figure out how the Philippines developed such a unique love affair with basketball.