1430 ⟶ Rajah Lontok and Dayang Kalangitan Assume Co-Regency in Tondo

Rajah Lontok and Dayang Kalangitan become co-regent rulers o...

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👑 Establishment of the Sultanate of Sulu

The Sultanate of Sulu is established by Sharif ul-Hāshim.⟶

IslamSultanatePolitical FormationMaritime HistoryMiddle AgesState Formation

Philippines

👑 Rajah Lontok and Dayang Kalangitan Assume Co-Regency in Tondo

Rajah Lontok and Dayang Kalangitan become co-regent rulers of the ancient kingdom of Tondo.⟶

Pre-colonial PhilippinesMonarchySuccessionRegional PowerGovernance

Philippines

👑 Dayang Kalangitan Ascends as Queen of Tondo, Ushering in Political Dominance

Dayang Kalangitan became the Queen regnant of the ancient kingdom of Tondo that started Tondo's political dominance over Luzon.⟶

Pre-colonial PhilippinesMonarchyPolitical PowerSuccession

Philippines

🏙️ Bolkiah Founds Selurong (Manila) to Consolidate Power

in an effort to increase his power. Bolkiah founded the city of Selurong—later named Maynila, on the other side of the Pasig River shortly after taking over Tondo from its monarch, Lakan Gambang.⟶

Political ConsolidationCity FoundingColonialismPower Struggles

Philippines

🇵🇭 Rodrigo Duterte Inaugurated as Philippine President, Launches Drug War

May 9: Rodrigo Duterte becomes President of the Philippines, and initiates a controversial drug war.⟶

PresidencyHuman RightsLaw EnforcementControversyGovernance

Philippines

🇵🇭 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region Established

January 25: Establishment of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.⟶

AutonomyInsurgencyPeace ProcessSelf-determinationGovernance

Philippines