1570-1573 Events by the Notary Hernando Riquel

Levesque, Rodrigue (1992). "1570-1573 Events by the Notary Hernando Riquel". History of Micronesia: A Collection of Source Documents. Volume 2, Prelude to Conquest, 1561-1595. Gatineau, Quebec: Éditions Lévesque. pp. 447–450. ISBN 0-920201-02-4.

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Abstract: Relation by notary Hernando Riquel covering events in the Philippines from 1570 to 1573. He describes the conquest of Manila, noting the resistance of local rulers and the eventual establishment of Spanish control through negotiation and force. The account highlights the burning of villages, the seizure of supplies, and the strategic importance of Manila as a port. Riquel records the hardships faced by soldiers, including hunger, disease, and shortages, alongside efforts to construct fortifications and maintain discipline. He also notes encounters with Japanese traders, conflicts with Moros from Mindanao, and the expansion of Spanish influence through alliances and tribute from surrounding provinces.