Why is it important to study Philippine history?

In general terms, studying the History of the Philippines can be intellectually enriching for its own sake as well as for enhancement of studies of larger trends and events in Pacific (and even Asian) History. For those who reside and/or work in the Philippines, as well as for those who travel through it, studying the nation's history can provide dramatic help in self-understanding, for native Filipinos especially, and understanding Filipino culture and custom, for all concerned.