Treaty of Manila (1826)
The day has come for the two sides to officially recognize peace. The war has been going on for nearly 3 years and it has been taking a toll on both sides, especially for the Filipinos since the naval war had hindered them from effectively trading as well as growing possibilities of further mutinies.
The delegates of the two sides, as well as delegates from the Moros and Igorots met in Manila on the day of May 10, 1826. Representing the Philippines were Mariano and Joaquin, while the Spanish was represented by Ricafort (through pressure). The Spanish representative was supposed to be Martinez but was found dead on the day of April 30, presumed to have committed suicide but also rumored to have been murdered when he berated a servant. Other parties were also present, such as the British (by Farquhar), Sulu (by some Moro datus), and of the Igorots (the chiefs that came with Mariano in December).
According to the treaty, the Spanish shall relinquish the entirety of the Captaincy General of the Philippines, including the unaffected island of Guam, recognize the Philippines as an independent country, and that all religious affairs shall be turned over to the Emperor. The sultanates of Sulu, Maguindanao and those in Lanao, as well as the Cordilleras shall also be recognized under Philippine jurisdiction, and that an embassy of Spain shall be established in the future. The Filipinos also allowed loyalists to choose the decision on whether they would stay or leave aboard for Spain. Spanish monopolies in trade, and of the tobacco industry shall immediately abolished.
This was something Ricafort recognized but was fearful of Ferdinand's reaction once he learnt about the treaty.
After the signing of the treaty, a flag-raising ceremony was held at the Plaza in Intramuros, where the last Spanish flag (intentionally placed by the Filipinos) was lowered down and put in its place, the Philippine bicolor. The treaty was ratified by the Imperial Assembly on May 14, and in the periods of May 14 and May 30, it was recognized by the provinces and municipalities nationwide, as well as the Moro sultanates, though only by paper. The Igorots only recognized the treaty on separate ceremonies between June 1 and June 4.
The remaining Spanish officials left on May 23, 1826, with the British following suit for its ratification 3 days later.
The signing of the treaty had officially began a new era, for the newly-born Philippines who would be possible as a major player in the affairs, events and occurances in the Asian world for years to come.
The delegates of the two sides, as well as delegates from the Moros and Igorots met in Manila on the day of May 10, 1826. Representing the Philippines were Mariano and Joaquin, while the Spanish was represented by Ricafort (through pressure). The Spanish representative was supposed to be Martinez but was found dead on the day of April 30, presumed to have committed suicide but also rumored to have been murdered when he berated a servant. Other parties were also present, such as the British (by Farquhar), Sulu (by some Moro datus), and of the Igorots (the chiefs that came with Mariano in December).
According to the treaty, the Spanish shall relinquish the entirety of the Captaincy General of the Philippines, including the unaffected island of Guam, recognize the Philippines as an independent country, and that all religious affairs shall be turned over to the Emperor. The sultanates of Sulu, Maguindanao and those in Lanao, as well as the Cordilleras shall also be recognized under Philippine jurisdiction, and that an embassy of Spain shall be established in the future. The Filipinos also allowed loyalists to choose the decision on whether they would stay or leave aboard for Spain. Spanish monopolies in trade, and of the tobacco industry shall immediately abolished.
This was something Ricafort recognized but was fearful of Ferdinand's reaction once he learnt about the treaty.
After the signing of the treaty, a flag-raising ceremony was held at the Plaza in Intramuros, where the last Spanish flag (intentionally placed by the Filipinos) was lowered down and put in its place, the Philippine bicolor. The treaty was ratified by the Imperial Assembly on May 14, and in the periods of May 14 and May 30, it was recognized by the provinces and municipalities nationwide, as well as the Moro sultanates, though only by paper. The Igorots only recognized the treaty on separate ceremonies between June 1 and June 4.
The remaining Spanish officials left on May 23, 1826, with the British following suit for its ratification 3 days later.
The signing of the treaty had officially began a new era, for the newly-born Philippines who would be possible as a major player in the affairs, events and occurances in the Asian world for years to come.