1611 ⟶ University of Santo Tomas Founded in Manila

The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, the olde...
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🏙️ 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.⟶
Bolkiah Founds Selurong (Manila) to Consolidate Power (1500)
Political ConsolidationCity FoundingColonialismPower Struggles
PhilippinesPhilippines

🎓 University of Santo Tomas Founded in Manila

The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, the oldest existing university in Asia, is established by the Dominican Order in Manila⟶
University of Santo Tomas Founded in Manila (1611)
EducationUniversitiesManilaHigher EducationSociety
PhilippinesPhilippines

🏘️ Manila Devastated by Earthquake

June 3: An earthquake leaves Manila in ruins.⟶
Manila Devastated by Earthquake (1863)
EarthquakeNatural DisasterManilaInfrastructureSeismologyColonialism
PhilippinesPhilippines

🏕️ Boy Scouts of the Philippines Founded

October 31: Boy Scouts of the Philippines is founded.⟶
Boy Scouts of the Philippines Founded (1936)
Social MovementsEducation
PhilippinesPhilippines

💥 Attack at Resorts World Manila Kills 36

June 2: 36 people are killed in an attack in Resorts World Manila.⟶
Attack at Resorts World Manila Kills 36 (2017)
TerrorismAttackInsurgencyCrimeViolence
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