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Diego Silang y Andaya (December 16 1730 – May 28 1763) was a revolutionary leader who conspired with British forces to overthrow Spanish rule in the northern Philippines and establish an independent Ilocano nation. His revolt was fueled by grievances stemming from Spanish taxation and abuses and by his belief in self-government that the administration and leadership of the Roman Catholic Church and government in the Ilocos be invested in trained Ilocano officials.