The 1843 Spanish Expedition to the Sulu Sultanate

The 1635 Jesuit Mission to the Manobo and the Dagohoy Revolt

In 1635, Spanish Jesuit missionaries ventured into the interior of the Visayas, encountering the Manobo people of the Leyte-Samar highlands. This mission, led by Father Gregorio López, sought to convert the animist Manobo while the Spanish colonial government simultaneously imposed tribute and forced labor. The episode explores how the Jesuits' efforts intersected with traditional Manobo beliefs, including the babaylan (shaman) resistance. It also connects to the broader context of colonial extraction, such as the galleon trade and the polo y servicios system. Fifty years later, the brutalization of the Manobo under encomenderos contributed to the 1744 Dagohoy Rebellion in Bohol, the longest revolt in Philippine history, led by Francisco Dagohoy. The rebellion, sparked by a refusal to bury his brother after a duel, morphed into a 85-year resistance against Spanish rule. This episode delves into the Manobo-Jesuit encounter, the roots of the Dagohoy Revolt, and how indigenous belief systems clashed with Spanish Catholicism in the 17th and 18th centuries. #Manobo #JesuitMission #Leyte #Samar #DagohoyRevolt #FranciscoDagohoy #Bohol #babaylan #encomienda #poloYservicios #galleonTrade #SpanishColonialism #Philippines #IndigenousResistance #17thCentury #18thCentury #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]

The 1901 Balangiga Massacre: Samar's War of Attrition

In 1901, on the remote island of Samar, Filipino guerrillas launched an audacious dawn attack on a US Army garrison, killing 54 soldiers in what became known as the Balangiga Massacre. This episode explores the brutal guerrilla war that followed, the retaliatory 'March of Flame' under General Jacob Smith, and the complex legacy of one of the Philippine-American War's bloodiest chapters. We discuss the strategic importance of Samar, the leadership of General Vicente Lukban, and the controversy over the Balangiga Bells, which were taken as war trophies and only returned in 2018. We also touch on the broader context of American colonial warfare and the often-ignored perspectives of Filipino civilians caught in the crossfire. A story of resistance, atrocity, and the long shadow of empire that still resonates today. #PhilippineAmericanWar #BalangigaMassacre #Samar #VicenteLukban #JacobSmith #GeneralSmith #BalangigaBells #MarchOfFlame #GuerrillaWarfare #AmericanColonialism #PhilippineHistory #PhilippineRevolution #WarCrimes #History #FexingoHistory #SoutheastAsia #Imperialism #Resistance Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]

The 1762 British Occupation of Manila

In 1762, during the Seven Years' War, British forces captured Manila from the Spanish, ruling the city for 20 months. This episode explores the British occupation's impact on the Philippines: how it disrupted the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade, exposed Spanish military weaknesses, and inadvertently fueled Filipino resistance. We follow the British fleet under General William Draper and Admiral Samuel Cornish, the Spanish defense led by Archbishop Manuel Rojo del Río, and the pivotal role of the Filipino principales and sangleys. The occupation also saw the rise of the Silang Revolt in Ilocos, led by Diego and Gabriela Silang, who exploited Spanish distraction. We discuss how British promises of independence to Filipino rebels sowed early seeds of nationalism, and how the occupation's end in 1764, via the Treaty of Paris 1763, returned control to Spain but left a legacy of diminished prestige and increased local agency. Keywords: British occupation Manila 1762, Seven Years War Philippines, Silang Revolt, Diego Silang, Gabriela Silang, Treaty of Paris 1763, Manila galleon, Archbishop Rojo, Draper Cornish, Filipino nationalism. #BritishOccupationManila #SevenYearsWar #DiegoSilang #GabrielaSilang #SilangRevolt #ManilaGalleon #TreatyOfParis1763 #ArchbishopRojo #WilliamDraper #SamuelCornish #PhilippineHistory #SpanishColonial #18thCentury #ColonialWarfare #FilipinoNationalism #Sangley #Ilocos #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]

The 1843 Spanish Expedition to the Sulu Sultanate

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the 1843 Spanish expedition against the Sulu Sultanate, a forgotten chapter in the long struggle for control of the Sulu Sea. They explore the strategic importance of Jolo and the Sulu Archipelago, the leadership of Sultan Jamal ul-Kiram I, and the brutal naval battle that ended with a Spanish withdrawal. Along the way, they unpack the role of the Moro peoples, the impact of slavery and piracy as justifications for Spanish campaigns, and the broader context of European imperialism in Southeast Asia. Lucas tells the story of Narciso Clavería, the governor-general who ordered the attack, and the little-known counter-raid by Sulu warriors on Spanish Zamboanga. The conversation also touches on the complex legacy of these conflicts, which shaped Muslim-Christian relations in the Philippines for generations. Perfect for listeners who want a nuanced look at a pivotal moment in Philippine history that's often overshadowed by more famous revolts and revolutions. #SuluSultanate #MoroHistory #NarcisoClaveria #JamalUlKiram #Jolo #Zamboanga #SpanishExpedition1843 #Mindanao #SuluSea #19thcentury #Imperialism #SoutheastAsia #PhilippineHistory #ColonialHistory #NavalHistory #Piracy #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]

The 1890s Tobacco Industry Shift in Cagayan Valley

In the 1880s, the Spanish tobacco monopoly finally collapsed in the Philippines, leaving behind a transformed landscape in Cagayan Valley. This episode explores how the end of the estanco de tabaco reshaped local economies and social structures, focusing on the rise of independent tobacco growers, the emergence of a new class of Chinese-Filipino merchants, and the slow, uneven transition to a free market. We follow the story of Don Mariano Pichon, a principalía member who leveraged his connections to build a private tobacco empire, and examine the 1887 Gaddang uprising in Isabela, a revolt rooted in land and labor disputes after the monopoly's fall. Along the way, we touch on the role of the Maura Law of 1893, which reorganized local governance, and how the tobacco boom fueled the rise of the ilustrado class. The episode ends with a reflection on how this economic shift laid the groundwork for the revolutionary fervor of the 1890s, as farmers who had tasted economic independence began to question Spanish rule. #CagayanValley #TobaccoMonopoly #DonMarianoPichon #GaddangUprising #MauraLaw #Ilustrado #SpanishColonial #PhilippineHistory #IndependenceMovement #1887Revolt #EstancoDeTabaco #Principalia #ChineseMerchants #SoutheastAsia #EconomicHistory #ColonialResistance #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]