Spanish and American Periods
During Spanish colonial rule, the most common method of executions were shooting by the firing squad (especially for treason/military crimes, usually reserved for independence fighters) and garrotte (a notable case would be the Gomburza).
A prominent example is the country's national hero, Jose Rizal, who was executed by firing squad on the morning of December 30, 1896.
In 1926, the electric chair was introduced, by the United States colonial government. This made the Philippines the only country besides the United States to employ this method.
Read more about this topic: Capital Punishment In The Philippines
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