Battle of Manila (1574)
The Battle of Manila (1574) (Spanish: Batalla de Manila de 1574; Filipino: Labanan sa Maynila ng 1574) was a battle in the Manila area mainly in the location of what is now Parañaque between Chinese and Japanese pirates led by Limahong, and the Spanish colonial forces with their native allies. The battle occurred on November 29, 1574, marking the first time the Spanish clashed with the Japanese, the latter of whom had occasionally tried to colonize the Philippines and claim sovereignty.