philipinos

Updated: May 2, 2025

The entire conduct of the civilization of the Philippines as well as local authorities are in the hands of the Philipinos themselves. They also had charge of the public offices of the government during the last century. There is a medical school and a school for mid-wives.

Edward A. (Edward Austin) Johnson - History of Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War, and Other Items of Interest

When the Spaniards first went to the islands "they found the Philipinos enlightened and advanced in civilization." "They had foundries for casting iron and brass, for making guns and powder. They had their special writing with two alphabets, and used paper imported from China and Japan." This was in the early part of the sixteenth century.

Edward A. (Edward Austin) Johnson - History of Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War, and Other Items of Interest