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Chinese Mestizo

A person of mixed Chinese and Filipino ancestry, often holding a distinct social and economic status in Philippine society.

Jose Rizal

A prominent Filipino nationalist and revolutionary whose ancestry includes Chinese mestizo heritage.

Manuel de Quintos

Jose Rizal's maternal grandfather, a well-known Chinese mestizo lawyer in Manila.

Domingo Lam-co

An industrious Chinese merchant and Rizal's ancestor, who married a Chinese mestiza.

Tribute System

A classification system established by the Spanish government in the Philippines, categorizing people based on their tribute payments.

Indio

The term used for the native Malay inhabitants of the Philippines, classified as a lower tribute-paying group.

Binondo

A district in Manila founded as a Chinese town in 1594, serving as a center for Chinese mestizos and their economic activities.

Gremio de Mestizo de Binondo

An organization formed by mestizos in Binondo, reflecting their growing social and economic prominence.

Friar Lands

Ecclesiastical estates owned by religious orders in the Philippines, which occupied a significant portion of land during Spanish colonization.

Agrarian Revolt of 1745

A rebellion by Filipinos against the abuses of the hacienda system and land usurpation by friars.

Hacienda

A large estate or plantation, often owned by religious orders, that played a crucial role in the agrarian economy of the Philippines.

Exempted Labor

A system allowing certain laborers to be exempt from regular labor obligations, leading to abuses and grievances among the Filipino population.

Spanish Conquistadores

Spanish conquerors who received land grants in the Philippines, which later became friar estates.

Economic Position of Mestizos

The growing wealth and influence of mestizos in the Philippine economy, particularly in trade and commerce.

Social Status of Mestizos

The rise in social prominence of mestizos, who became arbiters of fashion and culture in Philippine society.