How is the Philippines central to the history of economic globalization? For me, Philippines Is central to the history of economic globa lization primarily because Of The Galleon trade. As we all know manila galleons were spanish trading ships which for two and a half century linked the Philippines to the world across the Pacific ocean, making one or two round- trip voyages per year between the ports of acapulco and manila, which were both part of new spain. This Trade created connections throughout the world in the past through exchanging of goods like Spices, Silk 1 etc. This trade also allowed people in the pa st to be aware and be familiar with the people they're having business with, know a little bit about their way of I iving and most Importantly create a medium of communication that was suitable for both supplier and cons umers. As trade took place, it did not just create a world that was connected through trade but also a world that created a cultural exchange that shaped the identities and culture of the countries involved. The best example of this, in the past is the introductio