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Spanish Colonization of the Philippines

Title: URL Source: blob://pdf/6984372d-cb15-4a39-9217-f48a3d4e2fa8 Markdown Content: Leah M. ABORDO,LPT > HIST 1 INSTRUCTOR # SPANISH COLONIZATION # OF THE PHILIPPINES ## UNIT TWO Constantinople By the time the Ottoman Turks laid siege to the city in 1453, the Byzantine Empire was exhausted and had little power to defend the city. Ferdinand and Isabella (1469) Catholic Monarchs of Europe Pope Alexander VI On May 4, 1493, issued a papal bull or decree, Inter Caetera ," in which he authorizes Spain and Portugal to colonize the Americas and its Native peoples as subjects Between 1492 and 1504, > Italian Sailor Columbus completed four round-trip voyages between Spain and the Americas, each voyage being sponsored by the Crown of Castile Portuguese navigator whose voyages to India (149799, 150203, 1524) opened up the sea route from western Europe to the East by way of the Cape of Good Hope. Port of Malacca (1511) Afonso de Albuquerque Treaty of Tordesillas(1494) Treaty of Zaragoza(1529) THE PHILIPPINES # BECOMES A SPANISH # COLONY ## CHAPTER IV During the 15th and 16th centuries, Europe saw an age of exploration and expansion brought by various factors. 1. The economic motive of finding a direct access to the profitable Oriental trade of luxury goods such as silk and spices. 2. Scientific and technological progress specifically in navigational instruments significantly contributed to the success of the exploratory expeditions. 3. The quest to explore unknown and distant lands also involved the religious mission of spreading the Christian faith. AGE OF EXPLORATION EXCERPTS FROM FIRST # VOYAGE AROUND THE WORLD # BY ANTONIO PIGAFETTA First Voyage Around the World A Chronicler the Italian who took part in the said expedition. ANTONIO PIGAFETTA Spain was able to build a vast empire over the American continent after having defeated the native Aztecs and Mayas. In 1519, the Portuguese sailor by the name of Ferdinand Magellan would try to fulfill Columbus' promise of reaching the East by sailing West. He would anchor on Philippine shores on the other side of the globe two years later; thus, marking the beginning of Spanish presence and influence on the archipelago. AGE OF EXPLORATION Portuguese sailor who defected to Spain after his services to the Portuguese crown were not properly recognized. He participated in the capture of Malacca by the Portuguese forces in 1511, King Charles V to furnish him with men and ships for an expedition that would discover a Western route to the East, a feat he would successfully accomplish. East Asia (primarily China) and the Pacific and the colonization of the archipelago. FERDINAND MAGELLAN was composed of a fleet of five ships and around 250 men who were mostly Castillians. Trinidad,San Antonio, Conception,Victoria, Santiago They started off from San Lucar, Spain, navigated through a strait located at the tip of the South American continent, and crossed the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. March 16, 1521,after almost two years of hardship at sea, they saw the island of Samar in the eastern part of the country. They named the newly discovered territory Archipelago de San Lazaro because it was the feast day of the saint. MAGELLAN EXPEDITION March 17,1521- Homonhon(Homunu) March 31,1521- Mazaua or Limasawa (Eastern Sunday) first recorded mass in the Philippines with Rajah Colambu of Limasawa and Rajah Siagu of Butuan. April 8,1521- Port of Cebu(Rajah Humanon) became the vassal of the King, blood compact and introduced Christianity. April 15,1521- A cross erected and more than 800 natives Baptized. MAGELLAN EXPEDITION THE BATTLE OF MACTAN Lapu-lapu one of the chieftains of Mactan refused to honor Spanish Sovereignty in the archipelago. In turn, Ferdinand Magellan decided to help Lapu- Lapu's rival, Zulua, in fighting Lapu-Lapu. On the ensuing battle of April 27, 1521, Ferdinand Magellan was killed and his forces were defeated by the natives. the expedition tried to make their way back to Spain but only the little ship Victoria commanded by Sebastian del Cano and 18 survivors arrived in Seville in 1522,completing the first continuous circumnavigation of the world. The next four decades Several expeditions were sent by Spain into establish their claims over the Moluccas and each one of them made a stop in the Philippine islands. One expedition led by Ruy Villalobos gave the islands the name Las Phelipinas in honor of the Spanish crown Prince Philip II. MAGELLAN EXPEDITION EXCERPT FROM "INSTRUCTION TO # MIGUEL LOPEZ DE LEGAZPI FROM # THE ROYAL AUDIENCIA OF NEW # SPAIN" KING PHILIP II Ordered the colonization of the Philippines to further expand the Spanish empire, acquire the wealth and resources of the archipelago, and spread Christianity. He decided to relinquish his claims to the Moluccas to Portugal and colonize the Philippines instead. With Fray Andres de Urdaneta was a Spanish conquistador who led the colonization of the Philippines for Spain. He was the first Governor- General of the Philippines and played a key role in establishing Spanish rule in the archipelago. Instructions given by the king of Spain to Miguel Lopez de Legazpi to establish a Spanish settlement MIGUEL LOPEZ DE LEGAZPI An expedition under the leadership of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi was organized in Mexico. November 20,1564 from the port of Navidad with instructions handed by the Royal Audiencia of Mexico. the Philippines would be ruled from Mexico, also known as New Spain, a viceroyalty of the Spanish empire. MIGUEL LOPEZ DE LEGAZPI February 13- Island of Cebu The expedition reached Samar on February 14,1565. Legazpi and his crew went around the Visayas Islands in the central region of the archipelago and were met by the natives with suspicion and indifference. Leyte,Camiguin March 16,1565- in the island of Bohol, Legazpi performed the blood compact with chief Sikatuna. April 27,1565- Island of Cebu (Rajah Tupas) destroyed and establish a settlement. Nombre de Jesus (Juan Camus) a wooden image of the holy child which is still intact. Legazpi ordered a construction of Basilica Minore del Santo Nio (San Agustin Church) transferred camp to nearby Island of Panay MIGUEL LOPEZ DE LEGAZPI EXCERPT FROM "RELATION # OF THE CONQUEST # OF THE ISLAND OF LUZON" The master of camp he found the port and town of Maynilad located along the mouth of the Pasig River Peace was negotiated between the Spaniards and the natives of Maynilad led by its Muslim chief Raja Soliman but hostilities soon ensued and the town was sacked by the Spaniards with the help of their Visayan allies. Legazpi himself transferred to Maynilad in 1571 and made it the capital of the new colony. This was followed by the pacification of the sorrounding lowlands they also encountered several Chinese traders in the area which contributed to the decision to transfer to Manila. The trade with China would prove economically crucial to the Spanish colony. Manila would eventually develop into a city within walls or Intramuros where most of the Spanish residents lived. It received the title Muy Insigne y Siempre Leal Ciudad (Eminent and Ever Loyal City) from Spain. ## MARTIN DE GOITI More than three centuries Native societies (Luzon and Visayas) The islands were named Las Phelipinas by Spanish voyagers the population was organized into pueblos or towns Pagan practices were suppressed and Catholic Christianity was introduced A central government was established in the colonial capital of Manila. SPANISH COLONIZATION THREE RESPONSES ## 1. the early revolts ## 2. the campaign for reforms ## 3.the revolution against Spain. CHAPTER SUMMARY European exploration and expansion was driven by the search for access to the profitable Oriental trade, the religious mission of spreading Christianity and was made possible by the technological advances in navigation. The Spaniards had three main aims in taking over the Philippine islands, namely, the expansion of trade, the conversion of the natives to Catholicism, and the extension of territories ruled by the King of Spain. The subjugation of the native population mainly in the lowlands and coastal areas of Luzon and Visayas was effected through a combination of local alliances, military intrusion, and religious persuasion. In 1571,Manila became the center of Spanish colonial power in the Philippines. Strategically located in the heart of the economically productive and thickly populated Tagalog and Kapampangan regions in Luzon, the city grew to become the paramount city of the archipelago. # CHAPTER SUMMARY ASSESSMENT 1. How did Spain establish itself in the Philippines? 2. Explain the context in Europe which made Spain fit out or equip an expedition to the Philippines 3. Explain the situation of the Philippines in contact point with Spain. REFERENCES Cushner, Nicolas. Spain in thePhilippines: From Conquest t o Revolution. Quezon City: Ateneode Manila Press, 1973. Elliott, J.H.Imperial Spain, 1469-1716. New York: The New American Library Inc., 1963. Phelan, John Leddy. The Hispanization of the Philippines: Spanish Aims and Filipino Responses 1565-1700. Madison: University of Wisconsin Press, 1959. Rafael, Vicente.Contracting Colonialism: Translation and Christian Conversion in Tagalog Society under Early Spanish Rule. Quezon City:Ateneo de Manila University Press, 1988. THANK # YOU Introduction of # Colonial Institutions > Prepared by: Leah Abordo,LPT ## Chapter 5 AIMS OF SPANISH COLONIZATION THREE G's God - propagation of Catholic Christianity Gold -economic wealth / acquire riches Glory - to be the greatest empire in the world CENTRAL GOVERNMENT UNDER SPAIN Spain established ONE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT in the Philippines. Many independent barangays of our ancestors disappeared. One government alone ruled most of the country. Thus, for the first time in history, we became united as one nation called " FILIPINAS ". The rest of the world came to know our country by that name A. SOCIAL CLASSES B. POLITICAL STRUCTURE Since Spain was far from the country, the Spanish king ruled the Islands through the viceroy of Mexico, which was then another Spanish colony. 1. KING OF SPAIN 2. VICEROY OF MEXICO 3. PHILIPPINES When Mexico regained its freedom in 1821, the Spanish king ruled the Philippines through a Governor General. 1. KING OF SPAIN 2. GOVERNOR GENERAL 3. PHILIPPINES PROBLEMS THE POLITICAL STRUCTURE Spain established a centralized colonial government in the Philippines that was composed of a NATIONAL GOVERNMENT and the LOCAL GOVERNMENTS that administered provinces, cities, towns and municipalities. 1.NATIONAL GOVERNMENT: maintained peace and order collected taxes built schools and other public works THE GOVERNOR GENERAL The King's representative and the highest- ranking official in the Philippines. THE POLITICAL STRUCTURE He had GREAT POWERS . He had the power to appoint and dismiss public officials, except those personally chosen by the King. He was the commander in chief of the colonial armed forces. He was also the president of the Royal Audencia . (Like the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court today) There were 115 Spanish Governor-Generals in our country. The first one was Miguel Lopez de Legazpi (1565-1572) and the last was Diego de los Rios (1898) The Governor General and other government officials had so much power that it was commonly abused .THE POLITICAL STRUCTURE To investigate the abuses, there were bodies created: THE RESIDENCIA THE ROYAL THE VISITA AUDENCIA THE RESIDENCIA This was a special judicial court that investigates the performance of a Governor Genera l who was about to be replaced. THE POLITICAL STRUCTURE The highest court in the land during the Spanish times. 1. THE ROYAL AUDENCIA 2. LOCAL GOVERNMENT THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT The Spaniards created Local Government Units (LGU) for the provinces. There were two types of local government units: 1.ALCALDIA 2. CORRIGIMIENTO THE POLITICAL STRUCTURE Though they were paid a small salary, they enjoyed privileges such as the INDULTO DE COMERCIO or the right to participate in the GALLEON TRADE. AL CADIA led by the Alcalde Mayor governed the provinces. DUTIES OF THE ALCALDE MAYOR: They represented the Spanish king and the Governor- General They managed the day-to-day operations of the provincial government Implemented laws and supervised the collection of taxes CORREGIMIENTO Headed by Corregidor governed the provinces that were not yet entirely under Spanish control. THE POLITICAL STRUCTURE Larger towns became cities called AYUNTAMIENTO . It became the center of trade and industry. The ayuntamiento had a city council called the CABILDO It is composed of: 1. ALCALDE (MAYOR) 2. REGIDORES (COUNCILLORS) 3. ALGUACIL MAYOR (POLICE CHIEF) 4. ESC RIBANDO (SECRETARY) Each province was divided into several towns or pueblos headed by GOBERNADORDCILLOS (Little Governor) MAIN DUTIES: Efficient governance and tax collection. THE POLITICAL STRUCTURE FOUR LIEUTENANTS AIDED THE GOVERNARDORCILLO : 1. The Teniente Mayor (chief lieutenant) 2. The Teniente de Policia (police lieutenant) 3. The Teniente de Sementeras (lieutenant of the fields) 4. The Teniente de Ganados (lieutenant of the livestock) GOBERNADORDCILLOS They had SMALL SALARIES but were exempted from PAYING TAXES QUALIFICATIONS : Any NATIVE or CHINESE MEZTIZO 25 years old Literate in ORAL or WRITTEN SPANISH Cabeza de Barangay for 4 years THE POLITICAL STRUCTURE The Reduccin system was a Spanish colonial policy implemented in the Philippines to force indigenous populations into centralized settlements, called "reducciones " or "pueblos ," to facilitate control, taxation, and conversion to Christianity. This system aimed to consolidate scattered barangays (pre-colonial communities) into organized towns, often centered around a church and plaza , significantly reshaping traditional Filipino life and creating the layout for many modern town centers. BAJO DE LAS CAMPANAS the community relied on the sound to know about the events of the town such as births and baptisms, matrimonies, and deaths, customary activities ecclesiastical services, and curfew. C. ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS I. TAXATION Filipino style paid taxes to Spain 1. TRIBUTE (TRIBUTO) the Filipinos were compelled to pay tribute called TRIBUTO , to the colonial government. The tributo was imposed as a sign of the Filipinos' loyalty to the king of Spain. BETWEEN 16 TO 60 years old 1571-1884 = 8 reales (P1.00) per year ther forms of payment: (Gold, Chickens, Textile, Cotton and Rice) I. TAXATION 2. CEDULA (Personal Identification Paper) In 1884, Tribute was nullified and replaced by the CEDULA. The cedula was a certificate identifying the taxpayer. It recorded his name, age, birthplace, marital state, occupation, place of residence, nationality and sex 3. DIEZMOS PREDIALES or TITHES The diezmos prediales was a tax consisting of one-tenth (1/10) of the produce of one's land. 4. THE DONATIVO DE ZAMBOANGA Introduced in 1635, was a tax specifically used for the conquest of Mindanao. I. TAXATION I. TAXATION special tax of 1/2 real or rice was collected. This collection was used to crush the Moro raids. 5. VINTA This tax was collected to fund vintas to guard the coastal areas of Luzon to defend the area against Muslim pirates. ON TAXATION Impose and collect revenue for public purose Before One family paid tribute amounting to eight reales or one peso . If unmarried one-half tribute In 1589 it was increased to ten reales I'm 18 51 it was increased to twelve reales In 1884 it was abolished and was replaced with a personal cedula tax. I. TAXATION I. TAXATION I. TAXATION Fray Martin de Rada First member of the order of Saint Augustine to labor in the Philippines In a letter written in San Pablo,Manila on June 21,1574 De Rada believed that the Spanish king's Instrucciones only permitted the collection of tributes from " pacified "natives, meaning those who had submitted to Spanish rule. He argued that there was no mandate for the Spanish to wage offensive wars against unpacified natives, and that taking tribute by force or hostility was not allowed. No Pacification , No Tribute : Therefore, if a community was not pacified, the Spanish had no right to demand tributes from them. II. BANDALA SYSTEM The government imposed the BANDALA system to increase the funds for wars against other European explorers. th e farmers are forced to sell their produce to the government. The government would buy the harvests of the farmers but would only give them PROMISSORY NOTES. Bad Effects: The Filipinos became poorer III. FORCED LABOR Also called POLO Y SERVICIOS All male Filipinos from 16 to 60 years of age were required to give their free labor, called POLO , to the government. Obligated to do: Construction of buildings,churches and cutting trees to make logs This labor was for 40 DAYS A YEAR. are supposed to be paid 1/4 reales . The workers were called POLISTAS In 1884 the number of days was lessened to 15 days per year. III. FORCED LABOR To be exempted: Pay FALLA = 1 12 reals Bad effects : Polo was made at the same time as planting and harvesting Separation from family Relocation to different places (sometimes outside the Philippines) Lessened the male population IV. GALLEON TRADE Also known as the MANILA-ACAPULCO TRADE Trading was done Between Manila and Acapulco, Mexico This was a government monopoly that lasted for 250 years The galleons carried spices, porcelain, ivory, lacquerware, silk to be sold in Mexico The trip to Mexico lasted for 200 days The return trip lasted for 70 days Only the elite can benefit from this trade. People needed to buy a BOLETA . The boleta is the ticket worth P 250.00. Bad Effects : Neglect of local products The Filipinos became poorer .. IV. GALLEON TRADE V. TOBACCO MONOPOLY The government established a monopoly on tobacco in 1781 . Provinces like Ilocos, Cagayan, Nueva Ecija were to plant NO OTHER CROP EXCEPT TOBACCO They dictated : Where to plant (certain provinces only) How much to harvest How much to pay the farmers Farmers had to produce a certain amount (QUOTA) Tobacco leaves were sold to the government for a very low price Failure meant FINES V. TOBACCO MONOPOLY Good effects: The tobacco monopoly raised so much money for the government and made Philippine tobacco famous all over Asia. Bad effects: Abused by the government agents Hunger due to shortage of food (farmers were not allowed to p lant another crop) Lasted for 100 years (1781 to 1881) In 1881 , King Alfonso XII removed the tobacco monopoly. Ilocanos made a shrine in his honor. The country was divided into parcels and assigned to deserving Spaniard to govern and care. These parcels were called ENCOMENDAS . TWO TYPES OF ENCOMIENDAS: 1. Owned by the King of Spain = ROYAL ENCOMIENDA 2. Owned by private individuals = PRIVATE ENCOMIENDA ENCOMIENDERO Tasks : To defend his encomienda from outsiders Peace and order within his encomienda Assist in spreading Christianity # VI. ENCOMIENDA SYSTEM VI. ENCOMIENDA SYSTEM Privileges: Collect taxes according to the limit Abuses: Collected more tax than required Take all the harvests for themselves Farmers were persecuted for not paying taxes Farmers became hungry Some friars would pity the Filipinos and wrote to the King of Spain to report their abuses. This was always abused and later abolished. VI. ENCOMIENDA SYSTEM VI. ENCOMIENDA SYSTEM Fray Domingo de Salazar was the first Bishop of Manila (15791594) and a prominent Dominican friar known as the " Las Casas of the Philippines " for his fierce defense of the rights of Filipino natives against the injustices of the Spanish colonial regime. follower of noted critics of the Spanish imperial enterprise like the jurist Francisco de Vitoria and the historian/activist Bartolom de las Casas . He organized the Synod of Manila in 1582 to address colonial abuses, advocated for reforms in colonial governance, and founded a seminary, demonstrating a deep commitment to justice and the well-being of his flock. Participants : Bishop Religious and diocesan clergy Competent laymen (resource persons) VII. OBRAS PIAS It was a charitable foundation specifically used charity work, religious activities and educational purposes it became a banking institution run by the friars. It started the funds for the first government bank in the Philippines called: BANCO ESPANOL-FILIPINO de ISABEL II in 1851 Banco Espanol-Filipino de Isabell II was the first to use currency notes in paper Today, Banco Espanol-Filipino is now called: THE BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS (BPI) VII. OBRAS PIAS VII. OBRAS PIAS D. RELIGION With the help of the soldiers, the missionaries easily conquered territories of the colony and converted the natives to Christianity. The various missionaries who used their religious influence to facilitate the teaching of Gospel and propagation of Catholic Christian faith were the Augustinians (1565) the Franciscans (1577) The Jesuits (1581) the Dominicans (1587) t he Recollects (1606) E. SOCIAL RESULTS The Filipino conversion to Christianity inevitably meant the adoption of fiesta as a socio- religious event celebrating the feast day of the patron saint of the Catholic town as an occasion of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest and other blessings. F. ARCHITECTURE SAN AGUSTIN CHURCH oldest church in the Philippines G. EDUCATION In 1863, the Spanish government enacted and implemented an educational reform primarily designed to improve the state of education throughout the archipelago. The decree provided for the establishment of at least one school for boys and one for girls in every town. The decree also provided for the establishment of anormal school for male teachers under the supervision of the Jesuits and created a commission of eight members headed by the Governor General. 1.University of Santo Tomas-oldest pontifical university in the Philippines founded by Dominicans in 1611 2. Colegio De San Juan De Letran- founded in 1601 3. Colegio De Sta. Potentiona-1589 4. Colegio De Sta. Isabel- 1632 5. College of La Concordia- 1869 QUESTION # TIME THANK # YOU