World Wonders
The oldest and only surviving wonder, a massive structure built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu.
Great Pyramids of Giza
Commemorates the blood compact between Spanish explorer Miguel López de Legazpi and Boholano chieftain Datu Sikatuna.
Sandugo
"Give me liberty or give me death — I would rather die than live without freedom!"
Andres Bonifacio
Name: Ho Chi Minh
Known For: Led a communist revolution and fought for national independence; a unifying figure in war and politics.
Legacy: Known as the founding father of modern socialism in this Southeast Asian country.
Vietnam
"The Gift of the Nile"
Ancient Egypt
A legendary structure known for its tiered gardens and intricate irrigation systems, though its existence is debated.
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Embodies a spirit of communal unity, cooperation, and mutual support.
Bayanihan
"I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat" has its Asian equivalent in this WWII leader’s call to arms during Japan’s expansion.
Hideki Tojo
Name: Corazon Aquino
Known For: Restored democracy after a dictatorship through the People Power Revolution.
Legacy: The first female president in Asia, symbolizing peaceful resistance.
Philippines
"Land Between Two Rivers"
Mesopotamia
A giant seated figure of the king of the gods, made of ivory and gold, housed in a temple.
Statue of Zeus
These are series of popular demonstrations in the Philippines, mostly in Metro Manila, from February 22 to 25, 1986. There was a sustained campaign of civil resistance against regime violence and electoral fraud.
EDSA Revolution
"Long years ago, we made a tryst with destiny..."
Jawaharlal Nehru
Name: Mao Zedong
Known For: Led a communist revolution, launched the Cultural Revolution and the Great Leap Forward.
Legacy: A controversial yet foundational figure in shaping the current political system of this country.
China
"The Middle Kingdom"
China
A giant bronze statue of the sun god Helios, erected to guard the harbor of Rhodes.
Colossus of Rhodes
Aguinaldo established the this Republic and issued a proclamation stating the following demands: Expulsion of the friars
Biyak na Bato
"The pen is mightier than the sword," was lived out by this Filipino whose writing sparked a revolution.
Jose Rizal
Name: Aung San Suu Kyi
Known For: Fought for democracy under military rule and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.
Legacy: Known for her decades-long nonviolent struggle for freedom in her homeland.
Myanmar
"The Land of a Thousand Gods"
Hittite
A towering structure that served as a navigational aid for ships entering the port of Alexandria.
Lighthouse of Alexandria
Was the beginning of the Philippine Revolution against the Spanish Empire.
Cry of Pugad Lawin
"You may never know what results come of your actions. But if you do nothing, there will be no result."
Mohandas Ghandi
Name: Mahatma Gandhi
Known For: Advocated for nonviolent resistance and led the movement for independence from British colonial rule.
Legacy: A global symbol of peace and civil disobedience whose impact transcends borders.
India
"The Land of the Four Quarters"
Incan Empire