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Always an important thing to understand when it comes to understanding the Spanish influence in the Philippines. It must be noted, the Alcapulco-Manila galleon trade route was the ONLY way Spain was getting to the Philiippines for 250 years. There were no other ships going any other route, people have this fantasy that there were hundreds of Spanish ships coming from all directions with thousands of Spaniards from Spain, this is WRONG. The majority of Spanish speaking people were coming ONLY through the Galleons AND they were coming primarily from Nueva Espana(what would be come Mexico after independence). This meant that the Philippines was more closely linked to Nueva Espana for 250 years rather than driectly from Spain, it was absorbing more people from Nueva Espana and cultural/language/food things from there rather than directly from Spain itself.
Thanks for the extra info. Yes, the connections between New Spain and Manila were very strong indeed (and the way that Spain accessed the Philippines). Such an interesting time! 🙏🏻 Thanks for watching!
Hope the city of Manila erects a monument of the Spanish Galleon to commemorate the galleon trade between Acapulco n Manila during the Spanish colonial period...
I think there is one, by the Binondo-Intramuros Bridge in Manila, though I heard they are also building a museum about it all. So that should be exciting!
@@curiouslyconnectedchannelThat was not all about Manila-Acapulco Galleon. What needed is a new dedicated new attraction for the Nueva España connection of the Philippines
The Biden administration is missing the boat. Long on rhetoric, short on results. It is looking more and more like Mexico is following China by setting up SEZ to attract foreign companies to manufacture in Mexico. BYD, Tesla, and now Ford are building factories for their electric vehicles. Look for CATL to build a factory there also as they were just rejected by the US. I say eV because it won't be just cars, but trucks and buses appear to be in the mix. Why is that? Biden's administration has fumbled around seeking crash decisions that are more damaging than productive. Manufacturing jobs are going to Mexico, not the US as Biden has proclaimed that the US was bringing back manufacturing to America and that is not happening. The two TSMC semiconductor plants in Arizona are in limbo and there is a good chance they may not get off the ground for lack of businesses as big players like Apple and Qualcomm are losing sales to China's Huawei and Intel and AMD are losing Chinese sales because the Chinese government has ordered its government departments not to use their computers. NVIDIA is losing the China market because of US restrictions and competition from the likes of Huawei, Tencent, and Alibaba. Further, TSMC forecasts costs will be 50% higher than in Asia based on its experience with its semiconductor plant in Oregon. China is too nimble for the US and the US government doesn't have the brain trust to move rapidly to compete against China. The US is too focused on wars and that depletes, money, manpower, and technology away from domestic commercial interests....and even there it is losing. Wars are a bad ROI business, even though some MIC can make profits, it keeps the US away from prioitizing its domestic needs.
Wow, this is a really fascinating and inspiring documentary about Shenzhen and Hong Kong! the narration and the visuals are truly remarkable ! I've learned a lot...Well done and keep it up ! 👌👍
a replica of a Spanish galleon should be constructed preferably in Intramuros at Plaza Mexico, to commemorate the Acaplco - Manila galleon trade...this could be another tourist attraction in Intramuros....
I agree! 👏👏👏 Great idea. I hear there are plans for a Galleon museum at the Mall of Asia. Plans for delayed by COVID - but hopefully things are back on track! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gale%C3%B3n Thanks for your comments! 🙏
the governor general of the philoppines then reports to the the viceroy of mexico.....not to directly to king phillip...the viceroy of mexico reports to the king of spain...that was th3 pro5ocol then...
absolutely, people need to understand the Philippines was not directly reporting to Spain, they were reporting to Nueva Espana(Mexico City). In fact, for 250 years the ONLY "spanish" connection the Philippines had to Spain was THROUGH Nueva Espana, people forget this.
This video is very significant to me. Pantao, a town in Albay province where my family is from, played a major role in the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade. Unknown to many Filipinos, this small town is where some of the biggest galleons in the Philippine islands were made during those times.
I was in The Philippines 🇵🇭 back in 2022. Much of this episode is right ✅ Colima has a high population of Chinese 🇨🇳 and Filipinos 🇵🇭 because of the Manila-Acapulco trade. Missing. The USA 🇺🇸 via General of the Army Douglas MacArthur recaptured The Philippines 🇵🇭.
What you mentioned at the end: It’s happening :) I’m a 2nd gen Brit Filipino “balikbayan” and there are loads of us diasporics working in SaaS and tech quite visibly in the main urban centres of the country and even remotely. We return from the West and East with skills and knowledge to help disseminate among fellow Filipinos, which helps to make topics such as business acumen, resilience and entrepreneurship wide known. Many millennial and genZ Filipinos are now actively choosing to stay to work in country, which helps to raise the economy. Salaries are rising in tech and many are now repackaging skills to ask for more in outsourcing, with the knowledge of what our work is truly worth. Loads of tech startups now here. Let’s see where it goes, but we’re hopeful, and the rapidly growing HDI and GDP indicators don’t lie. This sorta reminds me of the Celtic Tiger growth in Ireland and the Asian Tiger economies of the 90s. The same kind of phenomenon seems to be happening here. Let’s hope and pray it continues so the country becomes an economic powerhouse in the near future 🙏
Thanks for your wonderful comment! I agree with you - and it's great to see and observe. Recently on a trip to the Philippines, not only in Manila, but in places like Iloilo and Davao, it really felt like there's a surge in wealth and confidence. I hope it continues too! 👏👏👏
Amazing History of the Philippines; Manila & Mexico. Incredible connection of two beautiful countries. Thank you for the education. I can’t wait to visit both countries.👍🏼❤️🙏🏼
No remaining Galleon anymore. Cavite is where the galleons being built. During the American colonial times it became a Naval base. So maybe there are buried galleon wteck in the area.@@curiouslyconnectedchannel
@@curiouslyconnectedchannelCavite used to be as beautiful like Vigan is now and had a fort just like intramuros. It was a central hub and port but it was 100% completely destroyed during WW2.
2:26 Silver played a critical role in both the rise and decline of the Manila Galleon trade. Here's a breakdown of its impact: Rise of the Galleon Trade: Fueling Demand in Asia: Spanish America, particularly mines in Peru and Bolivia, produced a massive amount of silver. This silver was highly sought after in Asia, especially China, where it became the preferred form of currency. The Manila Galleon trade provided a vital route to transport this silver from the Americas to Asia. Financing the Manila Galleon: The Spanish crown used the silver to finance the construction, outfitting, and operation of the Manila Galleons. The prospect of high profits from selling silver in Asia incentivized merchants and investors to participate in the trade. Decline of the Galleon Trade: Competition and Smuggling: Over time, other European powers, particularly the Portuguese and Dutch, began competing for the Asian silver trade. They often smuggled silver directly to Asia, bypassing the Manila Galleon route and undercutting Spanish profits. Shifting Demand in Asia: China's economy weakened in the 17th and 18th centuries, leading to a decrease in demand for silver. Additionally, other trade routes opened up, offering alternative ways for Asian countries to access silver. Depleted Silver Mines: The rich silver mines in Spanish America eventually became depleted, reducing the supply of silver available for export through the Manila Galleon trade. Summary: Silver was the key commodity driving the Manila Galleon trade. Its high demand in Asia funded the trade's establishment and operation. However, competition, shifting economic realities, and dwindling silver supplies ultimately led to the decline of the Galleon trade.
Thanks for your comments. You are right - this did come up in my research (plus the suggestion that the area was not developed as it was pre-Islamic). Either way, it's all part of Saudi Arabia opening up to a more modern world, rather than an older traditional one. Hope you enjoyed the episode, and keep watching! 👏👏👏
