ARCHBISHOP ROJO

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In his 1948 monograph on “The Contribution of the Basque Men to the Philippines”, Eulogio B. Rodriguez (then a director of the National Museum of the Philippines) described Simon de Anda y Salazar as “one of the best Spanish governors the Philippines ever had . . .” Governor de Anda was born in the Basque province of Alava on October 28, 1701.
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                    [Summary] => Today, October 5, 1762, Archbishop Manuel Antonio Rojo, acting governor-general, surrenders the city of Manila to the British invaders in order to end the slaughter of soldiers and civilians.


Realizing the grave situation, Archbishop Rojo called a council of war to discuss the course of action that should be followed. 


The military officers, mostly Mexicans, favored surrender because of the futility of further resistance. They were overruled by the Spanish friars, magistrates, and merchants who vigorously advocated resistance to the bitter end.


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                    [AuthorName] => Samsun Lucero
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                    [Summary] => Today, October 1, 1762, Simon de Anda y Salazar is appointed lieutenant governor and captain-general by Archbishop Rojo.


When the war had been raging for several days without showing appreciable signs in favor of the Spanish forces, the Spanish colonial authorities felt the gravity of their situation and knew the imminent danger of British occupation.  


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                    [Summary] => Today, September 29, 1762, Governor Rojo personally commands a surprise attack by 500 Filipinos and a number of Spanish residents on the British.


The Archbishop-Governor made this surprise initial attack with the thought that he would soon have reinforcement. It was in the previous day (September 28) that he chose Father Miguel Branas, USA, to lead the Filipino troops from San Fernando through Bangcusay on the way to Manila.


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British invasion of the Philippines

By ROSES & THORNS | By Alejandro R. Roces | March 17, 2009 - 12:00am

In his 1948 monograph on “The Contribution of the Basque Men to the Philippines”, Eulogio B. Rodriguez (then a director of the National Museum of the Philippines) described Simon de Anda y Salazar as...

Opinion

Today in the Past

By Samsun Lucero | October 5, 2005 - 12:00am

Today, October 5, 1762, Archbishop Manuel Antonio Rojo, acting governor-general, surrenders the city of Manila to the British invaders in order to end the slaughter of soldiers and civilians. Realizing the grave...

Freeman Opinion

Today in the Past

By Samson Lucero | October 1, 2005 - 12:00am

Today, October 1, 1762, Simon de Anda y Salazar is appointed lieutenant governor and captain-general by Archbishop Rojo. When the war had been raging for several days without showing appreciable signs in favor of...

Freeman Opinion

TODAY IN THE PAST

By Samson Lucero | September 29, 2005 - 12:00am

Today, September 29, 1762, Governor Rojo personally commands a surprise attack by 500 Filipinos and a number of Spanish residents on the British. The Archbishop-Governor made this surprise initial attack with the...

Freeman Opinion