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During the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines (1565–1898), there were several revolts against the Spanish colonial government by indigenous Moro, Lumad, Indios, Chinese (Sangleys), and Insulares (Filipinos of full or near full Spanish descent), often with the goal of re-establishing the rights and powers that had traditionally belonged to Lumad communities, Maginoo rajah, and Moro datus.
This caused resentment and, eventually, under the leadership of Sumuroy, the people of Palapag, Samar rose in arms. The curate of the town was killed on June 1 and hostilities ensued. The revolt then spread to Masbate, Cebu, Camiguin, and Albay; and Sumuroy won several victories over combined Filipino and Spanish forces.
The Dagohoy rebellion, also known as the Dagohoy revolution and the Dagohoy revolt, is considered as the longest rebellion in Philippine history. Led by Francisco Dagohoy , or Francisco Sendrijas, the rebellion took place on the island of Bohol from 1744 to 1800, [ 2 ] lasting for roughly 56 years.
By August 30, the revolt had spread to eight provinces. On that date, Governor-General Ramón Blanco declared a state of war in these provinces and placed them under martial law. These were Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Pampanga, Tarlac, Laguna, Batangas, and Nueva Ecija. They would later be represented in the eight rays of the sun in the Filipino flag.
Articles relating to the Philippine revolts against Spain (1521–1898), revolts by various populations of islanders against the Spanish Empire. Pages in category "Philippine revolts against Spain" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.
People Power Revolution; 1989 Philippine coup attempt; Philippine revolts against Spain; Philippine Revolution; Philippine–American War; S. Sangley Massacre (1662)
The Sangley Rebellion was a series of armed confrontations between overseas Chinese, known as the Sangley, and the Spanish and their allied forces in Manila under the Captaincy General of the Philippines, in October 1603.
The Bolo knife was the primary weapon used by the Katipunan during the Philippine Revolution. [18] It was also used by the Filipino guerrillas and bolomen during the Philippine–American War. [19] [20] the bolo serves as a symbol for the Katipunan and the Philippine Revolution, particularly the Cry of Pugad Lawin.