Philippine History/Preface



Welcome to what is arguably the first free, open-content textbook on Philippine history, culture and government. As a resource to help Filipinos and foreigners alike understand more about the Philippines, its people and its heritage.

As a free, open-content resource, this textbook is designed to be open to all persons, and as such, edits, updates, fixes and the like are highly welcomed and indeed appreciated. It is believed that through the collaborative efforts of all persons involved that this project will indeed be successful and as such bring the Philippines to the world.

This project would have never taken off without the involvement of all persons who have worked so hard on this project. And although the Philippines as a nation is still young, may its history be preserved for time immemorial.