Spanish Times In The Philippines

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He led the revolt of the Ilocanos in opposition to the tribute and abuses of the

Spanish officials. Born in Aringay, La Union, on December 16, 1730. The revolt

started in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. He was killed by Miguel Vicos, a Spanish mestizo

who bore grievances against Diego Silang. On December 1762 Diego Silang

expelled the Spanish from the coastal city of Vigan and set up an independent

government. During the British-Spanish War, which resulted the occupation of

Manila by the British, Diego Silang of Ilocos Sur practically succeeded in

establishing an independent government in Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan, and

Cagayan in 1762 - 1763. When Diego Silang was slain, his wife Gabriela Silang

persuaded the natives to join him. He proclaimed an independent Bohol in the

the return trip the galleons would be carrying silver coins or silver bullion that

included, during this period, most of the southern United States from California

the indio killed his brother instead. When Francisco brought his brother's body

steadfastly refused to give up their independence until 1829. Twenty Spanish

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