The Trade Relations Between The Ottoman Empire And The Philippines

The Ottoman Empire is known to have made economical and social relationships with many countries. The relations with the Philippines were quite late. It is seen that some precautions were taken and some studies were carried out with this lateness as it is to be mentioned in our study. The current situation is seen to have bee detected after a delegate was sent to the area by the Ottoman Empire. It was the early 20th century when the Ottoman Empire took the initiative on communicating with the Muslims living in the area and responding the needs of the local people as well. It is likely to gain really significant data about the area when the trade reports in 1910 are examined, which are the subjects of our study. In the Hegira 1327, the trade report of Necip Halil, the consul general in Manila, forms the basis of our study. A great deal of significant detection is seen in the report consisting of the information about the Philippines in the year of 1910. It is understood from the report that the Ottoman Empire was not aware of the area. The Empire would find an important market by responding the needs after the relations were made. It is seen that Necip Halil observed these situations in the very area and suggested the necessary proposal. With the potential of the Ottoman Empire, the business carrying on in the area and its benefit had been determined successfully. We have been thinking about our study is to be important since there are few studies on the relationship between the Ottoman Empire and the Philippines. Thus, we have tried to explained the subject by examining the number 4 trade report of Necip Halil.

Keywords

the Ottoman Empire, the Philippines, Trade, Manila, Necip Halil