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Framed The Spaniards, headed by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, were already settled in Cebu since 1565 but were not contented after learning of "Maynilad", a thriving Muslim settlement ruled by Rajah Sulayman. Maynilad was a rich trading haven, being situated between the Pasig River and what is now called the Manila Bay. It was the center of trade between the inhabitants and the Chinese. Having heard of the flourishing settlement, Legaspi, sent a mission to the north led by Martin de Goiti and Juan de Salcedo on May 8, 1570. As history books would tell us, the Spanish contingent was welcomed by the natives upon their arrival. Apparently, Rajah Sulayman was framed into thinking that colonization wasn't part of the plan. So they thought. Soon enough, the true colors of the Spaniards became apparent. The natives stood their ground and in the morning of May 24, 1570, a bloody battle between the Filipino-Muslims and the Spaniards ensued. It wasn't long that the natives lost to their well-armed conquerors. But for some time, the bravery and gallantry of the natives to protect what is ours, was shown. They were able to retake Maynilad, but only for several months. Finally, Sulayman's troops succumbed on June 24, 1571, after Legazpi, this time more experienced, brought his entire arsenal to battle. Since then, Maynilad or Manila, became the Spanish base in the Far East. But only after someone took advantage of our hospitality. Bookmark this post on:
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