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Royal Decree Opening Iloilo Port

When: 29 September 1855
Where: Iloilo City, Philippines
Part of: Port of Iloilo opened to international trade

Queen Isabella II issued a royal decree on 29 September 1855 to open the port of Iloilo to world trade for exporting sugar and other products.

The decree was issued by the Spanish monarch to facilitate exports to America, Australia, and Europe. This action marked a turning point for Iloilo, driven by British vice-consul Nicholas Loney, who provided loans and built warehouses to support the new trade.

Sources

Isabella II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
Iloilo City Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29

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