Long before 1834, foreign traders had been able to live and do business in Manila. As early as 1787, a Frenchman named Sebir conducted a profitable business in Manila. Tomas de Comyn, a Spanish writer, in his book published in Madrid in 1820, mentioned an unnamed English merchant who left the Philippines in 1798 after living in Manila for 20 years during which he became rich.
In 1821 George W. Hubbell, an American businessman, and his younger brother Henry, arrived in Manila, engaged in business, and founded the Hubbell Company, the first American commercial firm in the country.
The elder Hubbell became the first American consul in Manila; he died in the city in 1831.
In 1862 Robert Wise, of Liverpool, England, arrived in Manila, and founded the Wise company, the first British commercial firm in the city, whi
The opening of the Philippines to world trade led to increased economic activity, infrastructure development, and exposure to new ideas and cultures. However, it also exposed the Filipinos to exploitation by foreign powers and unequal trade relationships, leading to social and political unrest.
Yes, the indigenous Filipinos had their own diverse cultures, societies, and systems of governance before the arrival of the Spaniards. They had established trade networks, social structures, and artistic traditions that reflect their civilization before colonial influence.
Hinduism's influence on the Philippines is primarily historical and cultural. Hinduism may have influenced early Filipino societies through trade, cultural exchange, and the introduction of Sanskrit-derived words. However, Hinduism is not a major religion in the Philippines today, with the majority of Filipinos practicing Christianity.
Examples of globalization in the Philippines include the integration of Filipino workers in the global labor market, the influence of multinational corporations on the local economy, and the spread of Western culture through media and technology. Globalization has led to increased trade, foreign investments, and cultural exchanges in the Philippines.
The opening of the Philippines to world commerce led to the introduction of liberal ideas such as free trade, capitalism, and individualism. This resulted in a shift towards a market economy, increased foreign investment, and the spread of liberal economic policies. Additionally, it fostered competition, innovation, and economic growth in the country.
yes, the filipinos were already civilized before the spanish colonization. They have already a way of government, we already have laws, we already trade in other places, we have the system of writing, we already have currency (in terms of gold) and also social classes.
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The Manila Galleon trade system concentrated wealth in the hands of a few elite Spanish and Filipino families, leading to economic inequality and limited economic development for the rest of the population. The heavy taxation imposed by the Spanish colonial authorities to fund the trade also burdened the local economy and hindered the growth of local industries and businesses. Additionally, the trade disrupted traditional Filipino industries and agriculture, as resources were redirected towards servicing the needs of the galleon trade.
The area of the Philippines is a major influence in the economy. It determines who they can trade with and what foods can be produced.
The influences of the Americans in the Philippines are quite a number. The most common include religion, trade, politics and much more. There is also the language influence by Americans.
The opening of the Suez Canal in 1860 helped the economy of the Philippines by making trade with European countries easier.
From 1521 to 1898 the Philippines was a Spanish colony, under Spanish policy the nation was answerable for religious institutions; they wanted the Filipinos to become Roman Catholic. They also wanted the Philippines to become a trade port; this was a boost for the economy.
No. Filipinos these days have a mixed variety of races bred into them. Anthropological studies have found that the original Filipinos were Negritos, which is the name given to several ethnic groups that inhabit isolated parts of south-east Asia. Throughout history there was a large migration of Austronesian people, also from south-east Asia as well as Oceania. The Austronesian people reproduced with the Negritos, which began a whole new race of Austronesian Negritos (or Austro-Negritos). Gradually over time other Asian migrants, mostly Chinese, mixed with the Filipino inhabitants, again changing their genetics, creating the early-Filipinos. Nowadays the majority of Filipinos also carry Spanish, American and Japanese blood. So, Filipinos are mostly of Asian descent. Though their genetic make-up is extremely diverse, some Filipinos look different from others, depending on which reproduction route their ancestors took.
The Philippines was the only colony Spain had in Asia. Spain was hoping to use the Philippines to get in on the spice trade business. It was also part of Spain's policy to convert Filipinos to Christianity and then to spread Christianity to other countries in Asia such as Japan and China.
this development paved the way for the emergence of the Filipino sense of nationhood.
The Chinese people had early trade with the Filipinos. The Filipinos gave gold, silver, and the abundance of the riches of nature. In exchange with this, the Chinese shared their culture to the Filipinos. They had a lot of things that influenced our Filipino culture. Some of these are: porcelainware, art of mining and metallurgy, customs such as prearranged marriage, close family ties, manufacture of gunpowder, loose style of clothing, camisa de chino, etc...
The Philippines' strategic location in Southeast Asia provided Spain with a valuable stopover for its galleon trade route between its American colonies and Asia. The archipelago's resources and potential for economic exploitation, such as spices, precious metals, and agricultural products, also attracted Spanish interest. Additionally, the Philippines served as a base for spreading Christianity in Asia, further enhancing its importance to Spain.
Factors that led to the birth of national consciousness in the Philippines include Spanish colonization, the spread of ideas from the French Revolution and Latin American independence movements, the formation of the Propaganda Movement, and the martyrdom of national heroes like Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio. These factors helped unify the Filipino people against colonial rule and fostered a shared sense of identity and desire for independence.