Tondo Conspir

acy(1587-1588)

Uprising in the Making

Many datus resented Spanish rule and were keen to regain the freedom and authority they enjoyed before the foreigners arrived

Conspirators:

Agustin de Legazpi•Martin Pangan (gobernadorcillo

of Tondo)•Magat Salamat (son of Lakandula)•Juan Banal (Tondo Chief)•Esteban Taes (chief of Bulacan)•Pedro Balinguit (chief of Pandacan)•Pitonggatan (chief of Tondo)•Felipe Salonga (chief of Polo)•Geronimo Basi (brother of Agustin de Legazpi)

Secret Arrangement

Betrayal

Antonio Surabao

Governor General Santiago de Vera

Magat Salamat

October 26, 1588 – the existence of the conspiracy against the Spanish government

Punishment