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Issuance of the Royal Decree
- When
- June 11, 1594
- Where
- Philippines
Philip II issued a decree on June 11, 1594, institutionalizing the recognition of rights and privileges for the local ruling class in the Philippines.
The decree was issued shortly before the confirmation of Manila as a city. It was later included in the codification of the Recopilación de las leyes de los reynos de Las Indias, specifically as Law 16, ensuring the principales were treated well and entrusted with government charges.
Sources
- Principalía Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
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