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COLONIAL ADMINISTRATION For over 333 years, the Philippines was a crown colony of Spain. Until 1821 when the Mexicans revolted and won independence from Spain, the Philippines was a dependency of Mexico, being administered by the viceroy in the name of the king. From 1821 to 1898, the country was a distinct government unit under the direct control of the home government in Madrid. The king issued cedulas for the administration of the colony and appointed a governor, member of the royal audiencia and other high officials.
