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Philippine Spanish Influence

Intro
https://salphotobiz.smugmug.com/Travel/Philippine-Islands-from-a/


http://www.philippines.hvu.nl/history2.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico%E2%80%93Philippines_relations
Mexico and the Philippines share a common history dating from when both countries were conquered by the Spanish Empire. There were 200,000 Mexicans with Filipino descent residing in Mexico as of year 2000, mostly in the states of Colima, Guerrero, and Michoacán.[1]...

...The Philippines was built as a Spanish colony in 1565, when Miguel Lopez de Legazpi was appointed Governor General. He selected Manila as the capital in 1571. The islands were very remote, so the Spanish Royal Family commissioned the Philippine government administration to the Viceroyalty of New Spain (Mexico) for over two and half centuries, In 1815 the insurgent movements in Mexico forced Spain to take control of the islands of the Pacific...

Independent relationships

Another significant Mexican presence in the Philippines was the 201 Squadron during the World War II. Mexico participated in the Pacific campaign against the Japanese, with a contingent of the Mexican Expeditionary Air Force, which arrived in Manila on April 30, 1945, commanded by Colonel Antonio Cardenas Rodriguez.

Mexican Expeditionary Air Force 201st Fighter Squadron
http://www.military.com/HomePage/UnitPageFullText/1,13476,701286,00.html

The enlargement of the theater of war after Pearl Harbor reached Mexico. German U-boats expanded their area of operations after December 1941, to include the Atlantic coast of the US and the Gulf of Mexico. Two Mexican oil ships sank after submarine attacks in May 1942. This caused Mexico?s declaration of war against the Axis Powers. After Mexico entered the war, the country increased defensive measures and cooperation with the US. The obligatory military service, civil defense, and the creation of a Supreme Council of National Defense were some of the actions of Mexico. The Mexican Army deployed in the Pacific Military Region to defend the Mexican territory from Axis forces, while the US counterpart defended north of the border. ...


The Forgotten Eagles - The 201 Squadron - In English
https://youtu.be/yUJacda5xeo

The Forgotten Eagles - The 201 Squadron - En Español
https://youtu.be/fiwW87zOGTw

https://salphotobiz.smugmug.com/Military/Corregidor-Philippines-Tour/i-R2mBhq5/A




China Town
https://salphotobiz.smugmug.com/Travel/City-of-Manila-Chinatown


Music

http://asian.goodnewseverybody.com/filipino.music.html


Cultural Events

https://salphotobiz.smugmug.com/Other/Philippine-Day-2014-Scenes/


https://salphotobiz.smugmug.com/Travel/Olongopo-City-on-Subic-Bay/i-jc8Rtzx/A


Blog

What's your view?

https://goodnewseverybodycom.wordpress.com/2015/11/23/neutral-perspective-spanish-others-colonialism-in-the-philippines-was-good-and-bad/

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q7SMCFvbYoqYeWkK0pa67Jz3vhGuEQWTOI_URVL3284/edit?usp=sharing

Sal's Presentation on the Philippines: "Pocito de Espanol" (Little of Spanish)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1530268083960385/
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jgccPr_NCwip_Zj_xwYDAN0tHIbVec4HXYnUACUevm0/edit?usp=sharing



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  • Heading out of Valenzuela
https://salphotobiz.smugmug.com/Travel/Philippine-Trip-2012/

    Heading out of Valenzuela https://salphotobiz.smugmug.com/Travel/Philippine-Trip-2012/

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Philippine_place_names_of_Spanish_origin
As a result of more than three centuries of Spanish dominance in the islands that are now the republic of the Philippines, an overwhelming number of places in the country have Spanish or Hispanic names. As with Filipino surnames and many other aspects of Filipino culture, place names in the Philippines have received a great deal of Spanish influence, with many places in the former Spanish colony having been named after those in Spain and Latin America. The name Philippines itself originated from its old official name Filipinas in honor of King Philip II of Spain. Spanish language has also become one of the country's official languages from the late 16th century until 1986 when it was designated as a voluntary language and it remains so to this day.

Como resultado de más de tres siglos de dominación española en las islas que ahora son la República de Filipinas, una abrumadora cantidad de lugares en el país tienen nombres españoles o hispanos. Al igual que con los apellidos filipinos y muchos otros aspectos de la cultura filipina, los nombres de lugares en Filipinas han recibido una gran influencia española, con muchos lugares de la antigua colonia española de haber sido nombrado después de los de España y América Latina. El nombre en sí Filipinas se originó a partir de sus viejos Filipinas nombre oficial en honor del rey Felipe II de España. Idioma español se ha convertido en uno de los idiomas oficiales del país desde finales del siglo 16 hasta 1986, cuando fue designado como lengua voluntaria y sigue siéndolo hasta hoy.

http://www.andropampanga.com/history.htm


More Kapampangan words with Spanish origin

There are hundreds of Spanish words that have been incorporated into the Kapampangan vocabulary and to other Philippine languages resulting from the possession of the Philippines as a colony of Spain for more than three centuries. An expanded listing of Kapampangan words with Spanish origin is included in "Spanish Relation with Kapampangan Language and Culture" written by the same authors of this article.

With English as the primary language of instruction in Philippine schools since the American occupation of the Philippines in the late 19th century until July 4, 1946, many English words were also integrated in the vocabularies of main Philippine languages without exception to the native language of the Kapampangan people.


Más palabras Kapampangan con origen español

Hay cientos de palabras en español que se han incorporado en el vocabulario Kapampangan y otras lenguas filipinas resultantes de la posesión de las Filipinas como una colonia de España durante más de tres siglos. Una lista más amplia de palabras Kapampangan con origen español está incluido en "Relación español con Kapampangan Lengua y Cultura", escrita por los mismos autores de este artículo.

Con Inglés como lengua principal de enseñanza en las escuelas de Filipinas desde la ocupación estadounidense de las Filipinas en el siglo 19 hasta el 4 de julio de 1946, muchas palabras en inglés también se integraron en los vocabularios de los principales idiomas filipinos sin excepción a la lengua materna del personas Kapampangan.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Philippine_place_names_of_Spanish_origin As a result of more than three centuries of Spanish dominance in the islands that are now the republic of the Philippines, an overwhelming number of places in the country have Spanish or Hispanic names. As with Filipino surnames and many other aspects of Filipino culture, place names in the Philippines have received a great deal of Spanish influence, with many places in the former Spanish colony having been named after those in Spain and Latin America. The name Philippines itself originated from its old official name Filipinas in honor of King Philip II of Spain. Spanish language has also become one of the country's official languages from the late 16th century until 1986 when it was designated as a voluntary language and it remains so to this day. Como resultado de más de tres siglos de dominación española en las islas que ahora son la República de Filipinas, una abrumadora cantidad de lugares en el país tienen nombres españoles o hispanos. Al igual que con los apellidos filipinos y muchos otros aspectos de la cultura filipina, los nombres de lugares en Filipinas han recibido una gran influencia española, con muchos lugares de la antigua colonia española de haber sido nombrado después de los de España y América Latina. El nombre en sí Filipinas se originó a partir de sus viejos Filipinas nombre oficial en honor del rey Felipe II de España. Idioma español se ha convertido en uno de los idiomas oficiales del país desde finales del siglo 16 hasta 1986, cuando fue designado como lengua voluntaria y sigue siéndolo hasta hoy. http://www.andropampanga.com/history.htm More Kapampangan words with Spanish origin There are hundreds of Spanish words that have been incorporated into the Kapampangan vocabulary and to other Philippine languages resulting from the possession of the Philippines as a colony of Spain for more than three centuries. An expanded listing of Kapampangan words with Spanish origin is included in "Spanish Relation with Kapampangan Language and Culture" written by the same authors of this article. With English as the primary language of instruction in Philippine schools since the American occupation of the Philippines in the late 19th century until July 4, 1946, many English words were also integrated in the vocabularies of main Philippine languages without exception to the native language of the Kapampangan people. Más palabras Kapampangan con origen español Hay cientos de palabras en español que se han incorporado en el vocabulario Kapampangan y otras lenguas filipinas resultantes de la posesión de las Filipinas como una colonia de España durante más de tres siglos. Una lista más amplia de palabras Kapampangan con origen español está incluido en "Relación español con Kapampangan Lengua y Cultura", escrita por los mismos autores de este artículo. Con Inglés como lengua principal de enseñanza en las escuelas de Filipinas desde la ocupación estadounidense de las Filipinas en el siglo 19 hasta el 4 de julio de 1946, muchas palabras en inglés también se integraron en los vocabularios de los principales idiomas filipinos sin excepción a la lengua materna del personas Kapampangan.

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1 USD = 41.198 PHP

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    http://www.exchangerates.org.uk/USD-PHP-06_11_2012-exchange-rate-history.html 1 USD = 41.198 PHP http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=USD&To=PHP 1.00 USD = 46.9600 PHP *11.22.15

  • http://mexicopampanga.gov.ph/

HISTORY OF MEXICO
http://mexicopampanga.gov.ph/index.php/about-mexico/history-of-mexico

But according to Augustininan records, the town was probably founded earlier in 1581 or 10 years after colonizers entered Manila Bay. It was originally named Novo Mexico or New Mexico.

It was also believed that the town was also named Mexico because of its rivers have many bends or “sico-sico”.

That some believed that the name of Mexico town was named such due to the influx of the Philippines’ good trade relations with the country Mexico and other Spanish-influenced countries?

That some believed that the town Mexico derived its name from the abundance of Chico trees due to the town’s rich fresh water source and fertile grounds?

That others believed that the assignment of catholic priests and soldiers from Mexico to the Philippines might have influenced the naming of the town’s name?

That in the year 1660, a valiant warlord and leader Francisco Maniago of Mexico town led the kapampangans in revolting against Spain? The uprising was caused by the kapampangans’ love for freedom and response against the oppression of then Spanish authorities....


Did you mean: But according to Augustinian records, the town was probably founded earlier in 1581 or 10 years after colonizers entered Manila Bay. It was originally named Novo Mexico or New Mexico. It was also believed that the town was also named Mexico because of its rivers have many bends or “sico-sico”. That some believed that the name of Mexico town was named such due to the influx of the Philippines’ good trade relations with the country Mexico and other Spanish-influenced countries? That some believed that the town Mexico derived its name from the abundance of Chico trees due to the town’s rich fresh water source and fertile grounds? That others believed that the assignment of catholic priests and soldiers from Mexico to the Philippines might have influenced the naming of the town’s name? That in the year 1660, a valiant warlord and leader Francisco Maniago of Mexico town led the kapampangans in revolting against Spain? The uprising was caused by the kapampangans’ love for freedom and response against the oppression of then Spanish authorities....

https://salphotobiz.smugmug.com/Travel/Valenzuela-to-Tarlac/

Philippine Trip 2012 Relatives Pt 7 "Road Trip Valenzuela to Tarlac" (Wed Nov. 14th 2012) 
https://youtu.be/SRoRB-p601o

Pero de acuerdo a los registros Augustininan, la ciudad fue fundada probablemente a principios de 1581, o 10 años después de colonizadores entraron en la bahía de Manila. Originalmente fue nombrado Novo México o Nuevo México.

También se creía que la ciudad también fue nombrada México debido a sus ríos tienen muchas curvas o "sico-sico".

Que algunos creían que el nombre de la ciudad México fue nombrada como debido a la afluencia de buenas relaciones comerciales de Filipinas con el país México y otros países de influencia española?

Que algunos creían que la ciudad México deriva su nombre de la abundancia de árboles Chico debido a la rica fuente de agua dulce de la ciudad y los terrenos fértiles?

Que otros creían que la asignación de sacerdotes y soldados católicos de México a las Filipinas podría haber influido en la denominación del nombre de la ciudad?

Que en el año 1660, un jefe militar valiente y líder Francisco Maniago de la ciudad México llevó a los Kapampangans en rebelarse contra España? El levantamiento fue causado por amor los Kapampangans 'por la libertad y la respuesta contra la opresión de las autoridades españolas a continuación ....




Mexican and Filipino Accent 
https://youtu.be/s_MXHUDFaho

Mexico Pampanga Philippines 
https://youtu.be/J6XawV19iq4

    http://mexicopampanga.gov.ph/ HISTORY OF MEXICO http://mexicopampanga.gov.ph/index.php/about-mexico/history-of-mexico But according to Augustininan records, the town was probably founded earlier in 1581 or 10 years after colonizers entered Manila Bay. It was originally named Novo Mexico or New Mexico. It was also believed that the town was also named Mexico because of its rivers have many bends or “sico-sico”. That some believed that the name of Mexico town was named such due to the influx of the Philippines’ good trade relations with the country Mexico and other Spanish-influenced countries? That some believed that the town Mexico derived its name from the abundance of Chico trees due to the town’s rich fresh water source and fertile grounds? That others believed that the assignment of catholic priests and soldiers from Mexico to the Philippines might have influenced the naming of the town’s name? That in the year 1660, a valiant warlord and leader Francisco Maniago of Mexico town led the kapampangans in revolting against Spain? The uprising was caused by the kapampangans’ love for freedom and response against the oppression of then Spanish authorities.... Did you mean: But according to Augustinian records, the town was probably founded earlier in 1581 or 10 years after colonizers entered Manila Bay. It was originally named Novo Mexico or New Mexico. It was also believed that the town was also named Mexico because of its rivers have many bends or “sico-sico”. That some believed that the name of Mexico town was named such due to the influx of the Philippines’ good trade relations with the country Mexico and other Spanish-influenced countries? That some believed that the town Mexico derived its name from the abundance of Chico trees due to the town’s rich fresh water source and fertile grounds? That others believed that the assignment of catholic priests and soldiers from Mexico to the Philippines might have influenced the naming of the town’s name? That in the year 1660, a valiant warlord and leader Francisco Maniago of Mexico town led the kapampangans in revolting against Spain? The uprising was caused by the kapampangans’ love for freedom and response against the oppression of then Spanish authorities.... https://salphotobiz.smugmug.com/Travel/Valenzuela-to-Tarlac/ Philippine Trip 2012 Relatives Pt 7 "Road Trip Valenzuela to Tarlac" (Wed Nov. 14th 2012) https://youtu.be/SRoRB-p601o Pero de acuerdo a los registros Augustininan, la ciudad fue fundada probablemente a principios de 1581, o 10 años después de colonizadores entraron en la bahía de Manila. Originalmente fue nombrado Novo México o Nuevo México. También se creía que la ciudad también fue nombrada México debido a sus ríos tienen muchas curvas o "sico-sico". Que algunos creían que el nombre de la ciudad México fue nombrada como debido a la afluencia de buenas relaciones comerciales de Filipinas con el país México y otros países de influencia española? Que algunos creían que la ciudad México deriva su nombre de la abundancia de árboles Chico debido a la rica fuente de agua dulce de la ciudad y los terrenos fértiles? Que otros creían que la asignación de sacerdotes y soldados católicos de México a las Filipinas podría haber influido en la denominación del nombre de la ciudad? Que en el año 1660, un jefe militar valiente y líder Francisco Maniago de la ciudad México llevó a los Kapampangans en rebelarse contra España? El levantamiento fue causado por amor los Kapampangans 'por la libertad y la respuesta contra la opresión de las autoridades españolas a continuación .... Mexican and Filipino Accent https://youtu.be/s_MXHUDFaho Mexico Pampanga Philippines https://youtu.be/J6XawV19iq4

  • http://www.tagalogsayings.com/learn-tagalog/lessons/similarities-between-spanish-tagalog.html


Tagalog words of Spanish origin 
https://youtu.be/OmHeOqHMCvU

Spanish Influence in Tagalog (Philippines) 
https://youtu.be/zmWQXr8iF0w

Similarities of Spanish and Filipino culture 
https://youtu.be/svC71bv87SQ

Other Tagalog words..
https://salphotobiz.smugmug.com/Travel/Philippine-Islands-from-a/i-X54ZFc8/A

First Bible in the Philippines now on display - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFcQvcH1GFw

http://www.ethnicharvest.org/bibles/tagalog.htm

    http://www.tagalogsayings.com/learn-tagalog/lessons/similarities-between-spanish-tagalog.html Tagalog words of Spanish origin https://youtu.be/OmHeOqHMCvU Spanish Influence in Tagalog (Philippines) https://youtu.be/zmWQXr8iF0w Similarities of Spanish and Filipino culture https://youtu.be/svC71bv87SQ Other Tagalog words.. https://salphotobiz.smugmug.com/Travel/Philippine-Islands-from-a/i-X54ZFc8/A First Bible in the Philippines now on display - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFcQvcH1GFw http://www.ethnicharvest.org/bibles/tagalog.htm

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  • Economy During the Spanish Colonial Period 
http://tagaloglang.com/The-Philippines/History/economy-during-the-spanish-colonial-period.html

In doing so, the Spanish sought to acquire a share in the lucrative spice trade, develop better contacts with China and Japan, and gain converts to Christianity. Only the third objective was eventually realized.

As with other Spanish colonies, church and state became inseparably linked in carrying out Spanish objectives. Several Roman Catholic religious orders were assigned the responsibility of Christianizing the local population. The civil administration built upon the traditional village organization and used traditional local leaders to rule indirectly for Spain. Through these efforts, a new cultural community was developed, but Muslims (known as Moros by the Spanish) and upland tribal peoples remained detached and alienated.

Trade in the Philippines centered around the “Manila galleons,” which sailed from Acapulco on the west coast of Mexico (New Spain) with shipments of silver bullion and minted coin that were exchanged for return cargoes of Chinese goods, mainly silk textiles and porcelain. There was no direct trade with Spain and little exploitation of indigenous natural resources. Most investment was in the galleon trade. But, as this trade thrived, another unwelcome element was introduced — sojourning Chinese entrepreneurs and service providers.

During the Seven Years’ War (1756–63), British East India Company forces captured Manila. Although the Philippines was returned to Spain at the end of the war, the British occupation marked the beginning of the end of the old order. Rebellions broke out in the north, and while the Spanish were busy fighting the British, Moros raided from the south. The Chinese community, resentful of Spanish discrimination, supported the British with laborers and armed men.

The restoration of Spanish rule brought reforms aimed at promoting the economic development of the islands and making them independent of subsidies from New Spain. The galleon trade ceased in 1815, and from that date onward the Royal Company of the Philippines, which had been chartered in 1785, promoted direct and tariff-free trade between the islands and Spain. Cash crops were cultivated for trade with Europe and Latin America, but profits diminished after Spain’s Latin American colonies became independent in the 1810s and 1820s.

In 1834 the Royal Company of the Philippines was abolished, and free trade was formally recognized. With its excellent harbor, Manila became an open port for Asian, European, and North American traders. In 1873 additional ports were opened to foreign commerce, and by the late nineteenth century three crops—tobacco, abaca, and sugar—dominated Philippine exports.

    Economy During the Spanish Colonial Period http://tagaloglang.com/The-Philippines/History/economy-during-the-spanish-colonial-period.html In doing so, the Spanish sought to acquire a share in the lucrative spice trade, develop better contacts with China and Japan, and gain converts to Christianity. Only the third objective was eventually realized. As with other Spanish colonies, church and state became inseparably linked in carrying out Spanish objectives. Several Roman Catholic religious orders were assigned the responsibility of Christianizing the local population. The civil administration built upon the traditional village organization and used traditional local leaders to rule indirectly for Spain. Through these efforts, a new cultural community was developed, but Muslims (known as Moros by the Spanish) and upland tribal peoples remained detached and alienated. Trade in the Philippines centered around the “Manila galleons,” which sailed from Acapulco on the west coast of Mexico (New Spain) with shipments of silver bullion and minted coin that were exchanged for return cargoes of Chinese goods, mainly silk textiles and porcelain. There was no direct trade with Spain and little exploitation of indigenous natural resources. Most investment was in the galleon trade. But, as this trade thrived, another unwelcome element was introduced — sojourning Chinese entrepreneurs and service providers. During the Seven Years’ War (1756–63), British East India Company forces captured Manila. Although the Philippines was returned to Spain at the end of the war, the British occupation marked the beginning of the end of the old order. Rebellions broke out in the north, and while the Spanish were busy fighting the British, Moros raided from the south. The Chinese community, resentful of Spanish discrimination, supported the British with laborers and armed men. The restoration of Spanish rule brought reforms aimed at promoting the economic development of the islands and making them independent of subsidies from New Spain. The galleon trade ceased in 1815, and from that date onward the Royal Company of the Philippines, which had been chartered in 1785, promoted direct and tariff-free trade between the islands and Spain. Cash crops were cultivated for trade with Europe and Latin America, but profits diminished after Spain’s Latin American colonies became independent in the 1810s and 1820s. In 1834 the Royal Company of the Philippines was abolished, and free trade was formally recognized. With its excellent harbor, Manila became an open port for Asian, European, and North American traders. In 1873 additional ports were opened to foreign commerce, and by the late nineteenth century three crops—tobacco, abaca, and sugar—dominated Philippine exports.

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http://www.filipinofoodonline.co.uk/leche-flan-recipe.html

https://foodsofallkinds.wordpress.com/2015/11/23/desserts-types-of-leche-flan/

Difference between Spanish Flan and Filipino Flan Leche Flan?
http://www.lmcc-mexico.com/fsves/2537


http://asianinamericamag.com/2014/03/leche-flan-and-its-philippine-origins/
Old cookbooks on my shelves, which I brought from the Philippines ( belonging to my late mother) prominently talk about flan being around during Spain’s colonial rule which lasted  nearly 500 years. It is no wonder the strong imprint of Spanish flavors are obvious on many Filipino dishes like this leche flan.


similar to Mexican's
https://salphotobiz.smugmug.com/Food/Latino-American-Dishes/i-6F6bBCB/A

    *note: NOT my pic, but from http://www.filipinofoodonline.co.uk/leche-flan-recipe.html https://foodsofallkinds.wordpress.com/2015/11/23/desserts-types-of-leche-flan/ Difference between Spanish Flan and Filipino Flan Leche Flan? http://www.lmcc-mexico.com/fsves/2537 http://asianinamericamag.com/2014/03/leche-flan-and-its-philippine-origins/ Old cookbooks on my shelves, which I brought from the Philippines ( belonging to my late mother) prominently talk about flan being around during Spain’s colonial rule which lasted nearly 500 years. It is no wonder the strong imprint of Spanish flavors are obvious on many Filipino dishes like this leche flan. similar to Mexican's https://salphotobiz.smugmug.com/Food/Latino-American-Dishes/i-6F6bBCB/A

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  • http://thetravelmanuel.com/intramuros-discovering-old-spain-in-manila/
Away from the gridlocked traffic and high rise buildings of Manila, lies a old Spanish quarter quite unlike anything you’ll see in the city. Intramuros, meaning “within the walls” once claimed position as the military, political and religious of the Spanish empire in Asia and now ironically is one of the most peaceful places for miles. We spent two days exploring this forgotten world and all its dark, secrets.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g298573-d548076-r45702734-Intramuros-Manila_Metro_Manila_Luzon.html

http://www.colonialvoyage.com/eng/google_earth/philippines/manila.html

Manila Tourist Fort Santiago 
https://youtu.be/XMYqASr4TzU

Fort Santiago, Reliving Intramuros, Manila, Philippines ( 1 ) 
https://youtu.be/wCMCcXm2UOU

    http://thetravelmanuel.com/intramuros-discovering-old-spain-in-manila/ Away from the gridlocked traffic and high rise buildings of Manila, lies a old Spanish quarter quite unlike anything you’ll see in the city. Intramuros, meaning “within the walls” once claimed position as the military, political and religious of the Spanish empire in Asia and now ironically is one of the most peaceful places for miles. We spent two days exploring this forgotten world and all its dark, secrets. http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g298573-d548076-r45702734-Intramuros-Manila_Metro_Manila_Luzon.html http://www.colonialvoyage.com/eng/google_earth/philippines/manila.html Manila Tourist Fort Santiago https://youtu.be/XMYqASr4TzU Fort Santiago, Reliving Intramuros, Manila, Philippines ( 1 ) https://youtu.be/wCMCcXm2UOU

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    Economy During the Spanish Colonial Period 
http://tagaloglang.com/The-Philippines/History/economy-during-the-spanish-colonial-period.html

In doing so, the Spanish sought to acquire a share in the lucrative spice trade, develop better contacts with China and Japan, and gain converts to Christianity. Only the third objective was eventually realized.

As with other Spanish colonies, church and state became inseparably linked in carrying out Spanish objectives. Several Roman Catholic religious orders were assigned the responsibility of Christianizing the local population. The civil administration built upon the traditional village organization and used traditional local leaders to rule indirectly for Spain. Through these efforts, a new cultural community was developed, but Muslims (known as Moros by the Spanish) and upland tribal peoples remained detached and alienated.

Trade in the Philippines centered around the “Manila galleons,” which sailed from Acapulco on the west coast of Mexico (New Spain) with shipments of silver bullion and minted coin that were exchanged for return cargoes of Chinese goods, mainly silk textiles and porcelain. There was no direct trade with Spain and little exploitation of indigenous natural resources. Most investment was in the galleon trade. But, as this trade thrived, another unwelcome element was introduced — sojourning Chinese entrepreneurs and service providers.

During the Seven Years’ War (1756–63), British East India Company forces captured Manila. Although the Philippines was returned to Spain at the end of the war, the British occupation marked the beginning of the end of the old order. Rebellions broke out in the north, and while the Spanish were busy fighting the British, Moros raided from the south. The Chinese community, resentful of Spanish discrimination, supported the British with laborers and armed men.

The restoration of Spanish rule brought reforms aimed at promoting the economic development of the islands and making them independent of subsidies from New Spain. The galleon trade ceased in 1815, and from that date onward the Royal Company of the Philippines, which had been chartered in 1785, promoted direct and tariff-free trade between the islands and Spain. Cash crops were cultivated for trade with Europe and Latin America, but profits diminished after Spain’s Latin American colonies became independent in the 1810s and 1820s.

In 1834 the Royal Company of the Philippines was abolished, and free trade was formally recognized. With its excellent harbor, Manila became an open port for Asian, European, and North American traders. In 1873 additional ports were opened to foreign commerce, and by the late nineteenth century three crops—tobacco, abaca, and sugar—dominated Philippine exports.
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