17th Century

• Year 1600

  The Dutch attacked the archipelago in a tactical offensive during the European war between Spain and the Netherlands.
• Year 1600

  The Spanish Colonial Government formed the Bandala System.
• Year 1600

  The Galleon trade between Manila and Acapulco began.
• Year 1601

  The Igorot Revolt ignited a religious revolt against the Spanish, who attempted to Christianize the Igorot people of northern Luzon.
• Year 1602

  Chinese revolt of 1602.
• April 28, 1611

  University of Santo Tomas established as the Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Santísimo Rosario (later renamed the Colegio de Santo Tomas).
• Tamblot Revolt (1621-1622)
• Bankaw Revolt (1621-1622)
• Isneg Revolt (1625-1627)
• Year 1627

  The University of Santo Tomas, then Colegio de Santo Tomas, was authorized to confer degrees by Pope Urban VIII.
• May 12, 1680

  The University of Santo Tomas was placed under Royal Patronage by King Charles II of Spain.
• Year 1681

  Sambal Revolt (1681-1683)