Administration of Spanish Philippines

In this episode of the HistoryMaps Podcast, we explore the vast reach of the Spanish Empire across the Americas and Asia-from New Spain to the Philippines. Through the lens of trade, governance, and reform, we uncover how the Bourbon Reforms reshaped colonial administration, how the Manila Galleon linked Asia to the Americas, and how centuries of conflict and adaptation defined Spain's imperial legacy. From the Moro Wars to early Filipino institutions like the Bank of the Philippine Islands, this episode traces the empire's rise, rule, and eventual unraveling across two continents.