Pre-Colonial and Spanish Colonial Period

Pre-Colonial Period: Early Filipinos engaged in basic civil engineering through the construction of rice terraces, such as the Banaue Rice Terraces. These were impressive feats of engineering and agriculture, demonstrating advanced knowledge of land management and irrigation.

Spanish Colonial Period (1565-1898): The Spanish introduced more formal civil engineering practices. Notable structures from this period include churches, fortifications, and bridges. The Spanish also started the development of infrastructure to support colonial administration and trade, such as roads and ports. The influence of Spanish architects and engineers was significant, with projects like the Intramuros (the walled city of Manila) showcasing advanced engineering techniques of the time.