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Philippine Government Under Spanish Rule by Kath Ramos is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Under Spanish rule from 1565 to 1898: - The Philippines was governed by a Governor-General who represented the Spanish King and had significant political power. - Local government was organized into provinces governed by Alcaldes Mayores and Corregidores, and municipalities headed by Gobernadorcillos. - Economic policies focused on extracting wealth from the Philippines to benefit Spain, including tributes collected from natives and a mercantilist trading system.
- Author
- Kath Ramos
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- EN