Chronological Table of Leading Events in the Philippines: 18th Century
Source: John Forman, "The Philippine Islands" (1906) (Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society)
16th century - 17th century - 18th century - 19th century - 20th century
1700	First admission of natives into the Religious Orders.
1718	The "Letter of Anathema" was publicly read for the last time.
1719	Friars in open riot incited the populace to rebellion.
1751	Sultan Muhamad Alimudin was imprisoned in Manila.
1754	Taal Volcano eruption destroyed Taal, Tanaúan, Sala, Lipa, etc. First regular military organization. Treaty with Sultan Muhamad Alimudin (March 3).
1755	Banishment of 2,070 Chinese from Manila.
1762-63	British occupation of Manila.
1762	Rebellion in Ilocos Province led by Diego de Silan.
1763	Sultan Muhamad Alimudin was restored to his throne by the British.
1768	Expulsion of the Jesuits ordered (R. Decree, 1768; Papal Brief, 1769).
1770	Expulsion of the Jesuits was effectuated. Simon de Anda y Salazár became Gov.-General by appointment.
1781	Government Tobacco Monopoly was established.
1785	The Real Compañia de Filipinas was founded (March 10).
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Document created: April 5, 1996 updated: May 8, 1999 APSIS Editor Johann Stockinger