Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):
SEPTEMBER 23, 1762
A British fleet of 13 ships from the East India Company, under the joint command of Rear-Admiral Samuel Cornish and Brig. Gen. William Draper arrived in Manila Bay with an order from King George III to capture Manila and a demand for a Spanish surrender.
Archbishop and acting Gov. Gen. Manuel Antonio Rojo turned down the British ultimatum. A battle ensued in the following days with the British smashing all Spanish and Filipino opposition.
On October 5, 1762, a white flag was hoisted at Fort Santiago. Archbishop Rojo handed Manila to the British invaders.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
Photo credit: wikipedia.org and bayanihannews.com.au
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