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Simon de Anda and the Resistance Against the British When Manila was invaded by the British in 1762, the Spaniards were divided. The position of Governor-General was vacant so the Archbishop took over the government. He wanted to surrender to the British, but a lot of Spaniards did not like this. That was why the … Read more

Tabo / Dabu-dabu Tabo is a signaling instrument horizontally suspended in front of mosques. A standard rhythm calls people to prayer on Fridays, while a more intricate tempo is played during Ramadan (Otto 1976 and 1985). The azhan is the call marking the waktu, time for the salat (prayers) which begin at subuh (early dawn), … Read more

The Principalia was the local elite that originated from the families of pre-colonial datus. A lot of them mixed with Spaniards hence were also known as “Mestizas.” They were known by their titles: “Don” for the men and “Doña” for the women. Boys were usually referred to as “Señoritos” while girls were called “Señoritas.” Wealth … Read more

The Cavite Mutiny and the GOMBURZA The Cavite Mutiny was an uprising of 200 Filipino troops and workers at the military arsenal in Cavite on 20 January 1872. A “mutiny” is when a group of soldiers openly resist and defy the military leadership. The reaction of the colonial government was harsh, and the mutiny was … Read more