The VISITADOR

An investigating officer which the

king of Spain or the viceroy of
Mexico sent to Manila at certain
times to investigate Philippine
conditions and the complaints
against the governor general and
other Spanish officials.
1629
 Governor
General Nino de
Tabora
Francisco
Rojas
• A royal audiencia of Mexico
• He was sent to Manila to investigate the quarrel
between Governor tabora and the Royal Audiencia
of Manila over the authority of the governor in
permitting a Chinese Merchant to bring arms and
ammunition to Manila for the use of the colonial
troops.
• The Audiencia accused the governor of exceeding
his authority and ordered the Chinese merchant to
stand trial for arms smuggling.
1738
Jose Ignacio
Arzadun
• During his investigation of Philippines
conditions, he discovered the abuses of the
Spanish alcalde Mayor in Cagayan Province .
• The Audiencia accused the governor of
exceeding his authority and ordered the
Chinese merchant to stand trial for arms
smuggling.
• The alcalde mayor enriched himself by
extorting money from helpless natives.