Battle of Manila (1762) - Aftermath

Aftermath

The British held Manila until it was returned to Spain according to the peace settlement. News that it had been lost did not reach Spain until after the cessation of hostilities between the two powers. During their time in the Philippines, the British found their force unable to firmly establish wider British control of the islands, even if they promised support for an uprising led first by Diego Silang and later by his wife Gabriela. The British force never materialised and the Silangs' uprising was suppressed.

The four million silver dollars has never been fully paid, but the expedition was rewarding nevertheless after the capture of the treasure ship Santísima Trinidad, as it carried a value of two million dollars on board.

The city remained under British rule for 18 months and was returned to Spain in April 1764 after the Treaty of Paris (1763).