Includes bibliography.

Chapter I. The Philippines during the pre-colonial period -- Chapter II. Ferdinand Magellan's expedition to the Moluccas that led to the discovery of the Philippines for the European -- Chapter III. At the beginning of the Spanish colonization of the Philippines -- Chapter IV. Invasions and revolts that happened in the different parts of the Philippines from 1565 to 1872 -- Chapter V. The rise of Philippine nationalism -- Chapter VI. The propaganda movement -- Chapter VII. Andres Bonifacio: his early life, his beliefs, his reasons for organizing the Katipunan, his trial for alleged charges of treason, and the unjust death sentence to him -- Chapter VIII. The revolution after death of Andres Bonifacio -- Chapter IX. Declaration of war by the United States of America against Spain and the short-lived Malolos republic -- Chapter X. The Filipino-American war, and the death of Antonio Luna -- Chapter XI. The battle of Pasong Tirad, and the downfall of Emilio Aguinaldo to the Americans -- Chapter XII. After the surrender of Emilio Aguinaldo, the following leaders continued the causes of the revolution -- Chapter XIII. Summary of important developments from December 10, 1898 to the first Presidential election under 1935 constitution -- Chapter XIV. The Japanese occupation of the Philippines -- Chapter XV. Another unforgettable chapter of sufferings and abuses after the fall of Bataan and Corregidor -- Chapter XVI. General MacArthur finally return -- Chapter XVII. The Philippines after the world war II and the first three presidents of the independent republic of the Philippines -- Chapter XVIII. The next three presidents: Carlos P. Garcia, Diosdado P. Macapagal, and Ferdinand E. Marcos -- Chapter XIX. The three presidents after more than 20 years of president Marcos dictatorship: Corazon C. Aquino, Fidel V. Ramos, and Joseph Ejercito Estrada -- Chapter XX. The next four presidents: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Benigno Simeon Aquino III, Rodrigo Roa Duterte, and Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. -- Chapter XXI. Comments and observations of the author considering our experiences in the past more than one hundred years.