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The pre-colonial Philippine economy was primarily agricultural, with farming and fishing the main sources of livelihood. Some foreign trade also occurred with other Asian countries. Under Spanish rule from 1565-1898, the economy was restructured around a centralized system of land ownership and taxation. The Manila-Acapulco galleon trade brought some prosperity but neglected local industry development. The American period from 1898-1946 saw significant economic changes including a population explosion, new
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