User: 1. Before the Spaniards came to the Philippines, the unit of government was 2. During the pre-Spanish period, who ruled in each barangay? 3. Enumerate the four social classes in the barangay. 4. What are the two early codes promulgated by the datus? 5. The title to the Philippines was based on the discovery made by Ferdinand Magellan. 6. What power did the Governor General had as a vice-royal patron? 7. What is the second oldest city in the Philippines? 8. It was the supreme court of the Philippines during the pre-Spanish era. 9. Before Andres Bonifacio, the KKK or the Katipunan was organized by who? 10. The most important achievement during the dictatorial government was the declaration of the Philippine 11. (Date). on in 12. (Place). 13. Who was the President of the First Republic of the Philippines? 14. What was the constitution used in the First Philippine Republic? 15. After 333 years, the Philippines was ceded by Spain to the USA through what treaty? 16.Barangay was derived from what word?
Assistant: Here are the answers to your questions about Philippine history:

1. Before the Spaniards came to the Philippines, the unit of government was the **barangay**.
2. During the pre-Spanish period, the rulers in each barangay were called **datus** or **rajahs**.
3. The four social classes in the barangay were:
   - **Nobles (datu class)**
   - **Freemen (maharlika)**
   - **Commoners (timawa)**
   - **Slaves (alipin)**
4. The two early codes promulgated by the datus were the **Code of Kalantiaw** and the **Maragtas Code**.
5. The title to the Philippines was based on the discovery made by **Ferdinand Magellan**.
6. The Governor-General had the power of **vice-royal patronage**, which included the authority to oversee church appointments and manage colonial administration.
7. The second oldest city in the Philippines is **Cebu City**.
8. The supreme court of the Philippines during the pre-Spanish era is not well-documented as there was no formal court system like today; however, local leaders or datus exercised judicial powers.
9. Before Andres Bonifacio, the KKK or the Katipunan was organized by **Julio Nakpil**, among others; but Andres Bonifacio is often regarded as its principal founder.
10. The most important achievement during the dictatorial government was the declaration of the Philippine **Republic**.
11. The declaration took place on **June 12, 1898**.
12. The place where the declaration occurred was in **Kawit, Cavite**.
13. The President of the First Republic of the Philippines was **Emilio Aguinaldo**.
14. The constitution used in the First Philippine Republic was called the **Malolos Constitution**.
15. After 333 years, the Philippines was ceded by Spain to the USA through the treaty known as the **Treaty of Paris (1898)**.
16. "Barangay" was derived from the word **"balangay,"** which refers to the large boats used by early Filipinos to migrate from other lands.

If you need more information or clarification on any of these points, feel free to ask!
User: 1. What are the three governments during the American period? 2. What law ended the military regime in the Philippines? 3. The only lawmaking body of the civil government. 4. What law created the Philippine Assembly as the lower house of the government? 5. Jones law vested the legislative power to a bicameral legislature with and as the upper house as the lower. 6. The Tydings-McDuffie law created what government? 7. Under this government (in #7), the Philippines was given a transition period of how many years? 8. The said period was expected to expire when? 9. Who was the President and the Vice-President of the Commonwealth government? 10. The first government established by the Japanese in the Philippines. 11. Who was the chairman of the Philippine Executive Commission? 12. Who was the puppet President of the Japanese-Sponsored Republic of the Philippines? 13. What was the constitution of the following governments? A.First Philippine Republic C. Third Philippine Republic 14. What is our present constitution? 15. Who was the President after Marcos' dictatorship?
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