Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):
NOVEMBER 6, 1574
Lakan Dula, the king of Tondo together with his uncle Rajah Soliman, the king of Manila led a revolt against the Spanish colonizers.
Guido de Lavezares, who assumed the position as governor general in 1572 after Miguel Lopez de Legazpi’s death, was able to stop the rebellion with the help of Spanish and Filipino troops.
The reason for the revolt was Lavezares’ refusal to honor the agreement forged between Legazpi and Lakan Dula in 1571. Lavezares also tolerated Spanish abuses that included the take over of the Filipinos’ lands.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan Uy) All rights reserved
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