The visitador was an investigating officer sent by the King of Spain or the Viceroy of Mexico to Manila to investigate Philippine conditions and complaints against Spanish officials like the Governor General. Two examples are given: in 1629, Francisco Rojas was sent to investigate a quarrel between Governor Tabora and the Royal Audiencia of Manila over the governor's authority. In 1738, Jose Ignacio Arzadun discovered abuses by the Alcalde Mayor in Cagayan Province who was extorting money from natives.
The visitador was an investigating officer sent by the King of Spain or the Viceroy of Mexico to Manila to investigate Philippine conditions and complaints against Spanish officials like the Governor General. Two examples are given: in 1629, Francisco Rojas was sent to investigate a quarrel between Governor Tabora and the Royal Audiencia of Manila over the governor's authority. In 1738, Jose Ignacio Arzadun discovered abuses by the Alcalde Mayor in Cagayan Province who was extorting money from natives.
The visitador was an investigating officer sent by the King of Spain or the Viceroy of Mexico to Manila to investigate Philippine conditions and complaints against Spanish officials like the Governor General. Two examples are given: in 1629, Francisco Rojas was sent to investigate a quarrel between Governor Tabora and the Royal Audiencia of Manila over the governor's authority. In 1738, Jose Ignacio Arzadun discovered abuses by the Alcalde Mayor in Cagayan Province who was extorting money from natives.
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.
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