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Maharlika - The ancient native Warrior class
The Japanese have samurai, India has it’s kshatriya and the Philippines had an ancient warrior class called the maharlika. Often associated with nobility, the maharlika were also the bravest warriors of any tribe. They can rise in rank and class because of their skills. Most of all, the maharlika were great leaders. A maharlika can become a datu or lakan which is a chieftain when they have proven their valor.
The Conspiracy of the Maharlikas, also referred to as the Revolt of the Lakans or the Tondo Conspiracy of 1587-1588 was a plot against Spanish colonial rule by the Tagalog and Capampangan noblemen, or datus, of Manila and some towns of Bulacan and Pampanga, in the Philippines. It was led by Agustín de Legazpi, grandson of conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi, nephew of Rajah Lakandula, and his first cousin, Martin Pangan. The datus swore to rise up in arms by anointing their necks with a split egg. The uprising failed when they were betrayed to the Spanish authorities by Antonio Surabao (Susabau) of Calamianes.
Agustín de Legazpi had contacted the Japanese admiral, Juan Gayo, through a Japanese Christian interpreter, Dionisio Fernández, who had also joined the conspiracy. A secret meeting ended with an agreement in which Gayo would supply arms and warriors to help in the rebellion and recognize De Legazpi as king of the entire Philippines. In return, Gayo and his men would receive half of the tribute to be collected from the Philippines. A significant group of merchants known only as the “Sakai Merchants” had also been known to conspirate with the royal families against Spanish rule.
Apart from the Japanese, there were other secret arrangements that needed to be accomplished before the final plan of the uprising could be completed. First, a secret delegation would travel to Borneo to secure troops and ships from the Sultan of Brunei. Second, there was the need to obtain the support and participation of the inhabitants of Laguna and Batangas in the struggle for freedom. Once a full commitment was received from Borneo, Batangas and Laguna, the armed rebellion would begin upon the arrival in Manila Bay of the Sultan of Brunei’s warships with warriors on board. The conspirators and their armed warriors would then launch a ferocious attack to completely annihilate the Spaniards and then set the city on fire.
Governor-General Santiago de Vera immediately ordered the arrest of all the conspirators. Tried and found guilty of treason, Augustín de Legazpi and Martin Pangan were hanged, their heads cut off and exposed on the gibbet in iron cages. Their properties were seized by the Spanish authorities and their lands plowed and sown with salt so that they would remain barren. Dionisio Fernández was hanged and his property confiscated. Dionisio Capolo (Kapulong), the lord of Candaba (Pampanga), was exiled from his town and paid a heavy fine. De Vera eventually pardoned him. Later, he served as a guide and interpreter for two Spanish expeditions into Igorot country in 1591 and 1594.
The other five leading members were exiled to Mexico — Pedro Balinguit (lord of Pandacan), Pitongatan (a prince of Tondo), Felipe Salonga (lord of Polo), Calao (a commander-in-chief of Tondo), and Agustín Manuguit (Minister of Tondo). They were the very first natives of the Philippines to settle in Mexico.

Maharlika - The ancient native Warrior class

The Japanese have samurai, India has it’s kshatriya and the Philippines had an ancient warrior class called the maharlika. Often associated with nobility, the maharlika were also the bravest warriors of any tribe. They can rise in rank and class because of their skills. Most of all, the maharlika were great leaders. A maharlika can become a datu or lakan which is a chieftain when they have proven their valor.

The Conspiracy of the Maharlikas, also referred to as the Revolt of the Lakans or the Tondo Conspiracy of 1587-1588 was a plot against Spanish colonial rule by the Tagalog and Capampangan noblemen, or datus, of Manila and some towns of Bulacan and Pampanga, in the Philippines. It was led by Agustín de Legazpi, grandson of conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi, nephew of Rajah Lakandula, and his first cousin, Martin Pangan. The datus swore to rise up in arms by anointing their necks with a split egg. The uprising failed when they were betrayed to the Spanish authorities by Antonio Surabao (Susabau) of Calamianes.

Agustín de Legazpi had contacted the Japanese admiral, Juan Gayo, through a Japanese Christian interpreter, Dionisio Fernández, who had also joined the conspiracy. A secret meeting ended with an agreement in which Gayo would supply arms and warriors to help in the rebellion and recognize De Legazpi as king of the entire Philippines. In return, Gayo and his men would receive half of the tribute to be collected from the Philippines. A significant group of merchants known only as the “Sakai Merchants” had also been known to conspirate with the royal families against Spanish rule.

Apart from the Japanese, there were other secret arrangements that needed to be accomplished before the final plan of the uprising could be completed. First, a secret delegation would travel to Borneo to secure troops and ships from the Sultan of Brunei. Second, there was the need to obtain the support and participation of the inhabitants of Laguna and Batangas in the struggle for freedom. Once a full commitment was received from Borneo, Batangas and Laguna, the armed rebellion would begin upon the arrival in Manila Bay of the Sultan of Brunei’s warships with warriors on board. The conspirators and their armed warriors would then launch a ferocious attack to completely annihilate the Spaniards and then set the city on fire.

Governor-General Santiago de Vera immediately ordered the arrest of all the conspirators. Tried and found guilty of treason, Augustín de Legazpi and Martin Pangan were hanged, their heads cut off and exposed on the gibbet in iron cages. Their properties were seized by the Spanish authorities and their lands plowed and sown with salt so that they would remain barren. Dionisio Fernández was hanged and his property confiscated. Dionisio Capolo (Kapulong), the lord of Candaba (Pampanga), was exiled from his town and paid a heavy fine. De Vera eventually pardoned him. Later, he served as a guide and interpreter for two Spanish expeditions into Igorot country in 1591 and 1594.

The other five leading members were exiled to Mexico — Pedro Balinguit (lord of Pandacan), Pitongatan (a prince of Tondo), Felipe Salonga (lord of Polo), Calao (a commander-in-chief of Tondo), and Agustín Manuguit (Minister of Tondo). They were the very first natives of the Philippines to settle in Mexico.

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Laguna 2012 Part II: A Tour with Jose Rizal

keixiecakes:

We went to Calamba to see the house where Jose Rizal grew up in. We got a glimpse of what his life was like, and learned so much more about him. This will surely help me with my Rizal course next semester. (I think? or is it in Junior year? idk)

This is a doodle J. Rizal did of one of his professors when he was young. I find it quite funny and cute. It’s amazing isn’t it?

Here are some photos taken in their huge house. Everything is just so beautifully old fashioned, I love it!

Jose Rizal’s hand writing! Look at how beautiful his penmanship is!

A miniature of J. Rizal before he was executed. That’s his mother.

Here’s a miniature J Rizal writing his last words.

A photo with our tour guides. They were on OJT :)

Mabuhay, Pilipinas! Hahahaha lol walang maisip na caption. Kbye.

Via Forever Young ♡

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Via sometimes daunting

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kreugan:

ugh so I tried to draw this several days ago and I am going to keep trying but dang I always am like

trying to draw sexy things and then all I can think of is how my style is Disney-ish and then I feel slightly inappropriate

Fucking hot. I love it.

Your style is hot, too, bb. 8D

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