Day: June 7, 2015
Historical Figures
Profile
Diego Silang: The Ilocano Revolt Leader Against Spanish Rule
Diego Silang, a prominent figure in Philippine history, emerged as a charismatic leader who challenged Spanish colonial rule in the Ilocos region during the 18th century. Born on December 16, 1730, in Aringay, La Union (then part of Pangasinan), Silang’s mixed heritage as a mestizo of Ilocano and Spanish descent would play a significant role […]
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