This Week’s Milestones: Oct. 7-13, 2018
Oct. 7, 1660
Residents of Pampanga province took up arms to try to liberate themselves from Spanish colonizers’ forced labor policy.
The uprising, also known as the Kapampangan Revolt of 1660, was led by Mexico town native Francisco Maniago.
Members of the native force also included Pangasinenses, Cagayanos and Ilocanos.
The Kapampangan Revolt sparked uprisings in Northern Luzon.
Oct. 11, 1899
Former President Emilio Aguinaldo moved the seat of government to Tarlac province after the Americans began their offensive and captured San Isidro town in Nueva Ecija province.
When the American forces advanced farther north of Luzon, Aguinaldo moved to the town of Bayambang in Pangasinan province, which would be the last capital of his government.
Compiled by Kathleen de Villa, Inquirer Research
