Spanish Colonization Impact
The arrival of Europeans, marked by Magellan's claim in 1521, dramatically reshaped the Philippines. Despite his early death, the Spanish established a lasting presence, with Miguel implementing a divide-and-conquer strategy among local barangays. This led to the introduction of the encomienda system, which mirrored feudal practices from Spain, fundamentally altering the socio-political landscape of the islands.In this clip
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