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Lakandula - The followers of the two families supported by allies coming from Bulacan and Pampanga attempted to regain

the lands which the Spaniards built their fort on (Fort Santiago). Rajah Soliman was killed in the ensuing battle. Conspiracy of the Maharlikas - Their heads were exhibited in public and their property confiscated while the rest were either exiled or heavuly fined. Tamblot of Bohol he promised his awed adherents that the mountains would rise against their foe; that the muskets of the latter would not fo off on those who fired them; that if an Indian would die, the diwatas will resuscitate them Bankaw Revolt - His followers surrendered to the combined force of native Filipinos and Spanish soldiers Silang Revolt - He was well known in many places because he worked as a letter-carrier for the Spaniards. When the alcade-mayor learned of his unfaithfulness to the government, he ordered Silang jailed. After a short stint in prison, Diego renewed his efforts and contacted the British in Manila who immediately supported him. Dawson Drake, Governor of Manila, gave him the title Maestro de Campo General Y Teniente de Justicia Mayor. He was soon governor of the whole Ilocos and thousands of people rallied to support him. The British sent him arms and ammunition which he used to defeat the army raised by the bishop of Nueva Segovia. Bishop Bernardo Ustariz ordered the excommunication of Silang and approved his assassination by giving his blessings to Miguel Vicos, Vicos conspired with Pedro Becbec, one of Diegos men to enter the rebel camp . Diego, unaware of the plan, even welcomed Vicos. Vicos fired his musket hitting Diego at the back killing him.

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