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