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Revolts against Spanish Government

Various forms of resistance by indigenous peoples and revolutionary groups in the Philippines from 1565 to 1898.

Lakandula and Sulayman Revolt (1574)

An armed uprising led by Rajah Lakandula and Rajah Sulayman in response to betrayal by the Spanish, suppressed by Governor-General Guido de Lavezaris.

Pampanga Revolt (1585)

One of the earliest large-scale uprisings against Spanish rule, fueled by injustices faced by Kapampangan farmers.

Tondo Conspiracy (1587–1588)

A secret plot led by Magat Salamat to overthrow Spanish rule, ultimately discovered and suppressed by the Spanish.

Tamblot Revolt (1621–1622)

Led by a native babaylan, the Tamblot Revolt opposed forced conversion to Christianity and aimed to restore indigenous beliefs.

Sumuroy Revolt (1649–1650)

An uprising in response to enforced labor, led by Juan Sumuroy in Samar.

Maniago Revolt (1660)

A rebellion initiated by Francisco Maniago against excessive taxation and forced labor in Pampanga.

Malong Revolt (1660–1661)

Led by Andres Malong, this revolt aimed to establish an independent native kingdom in Pangasinan.

Moro Wars (16th–19th Century)

Ongoing resistance by Muslim communities in Mindanao and Sulu against Spanish conquest.

Sultan Kudarat’s Resistance (1625–1671)

Leader who united Moro groups to resist Spanish advances, maintaining independence for his sultanate.

The Igorot Resistance

Refusal of the Cordillera peoples to be Christianized or subdued during Spanish rule.

Cavite Mutiny (1872)

A failed uprising that led to the execution of Gomburza, inspiring future revolutionaries.

The Propaganda Movement (1872–1892)

A reformist movement led by intellectuals seeking equal rights for Filipinos through peaceful means.

Katipunan and the Philippine Revolution (1896–1898)

An armed revolution initiated by Andrés Bonifacio against Spanish colonial rule.

Cry of Pugad Lawin (1896)

The official start of the Philippine Revolution.

Battle of Pinaglabanan (1896)

One of the earliest confrontations between Filipino revolutionaries and Spanish forces.

Tejeros Convention (1897)

A meeting where Emilio Aguinaldo replaced Bonifacio as the leader of the revolution.

Pact of Biak-na-Bato (1897)

A temporary truce allowing Aguinaldo to go into exile in Hong Kong.