The Golden Age of the Philippines, spanning from the 1890s to the 1980s, showcased remarkable achievements.
In the 1950s, under President Ramon Magsaysay, the country ranked as the second richest in Asia, trailing only Japan.
Notable milestones during this period include the establishment of the first mosque in Southeast Asia in 1380, the inauguration of the first bank in 1851, and the proclamation of the first republic in Asia in 1899.
Additionally, groundbreaking developments in aviation, television, transportation, and energy marked the Philippines as a pioneering nation in Southeast Asia.
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