First Bishop of Manila Appointed

Date: February 6, 1579 • Location: Intramuros, Philippines

Domingo de Salazar, a Spanish Dominican friar, was appointed the first bishop of Manila.

Domingo de Salazar was a Catholic Dominican prelate who served as the first Bishop of Manila (1579–1594), which was then newly-annexed to the Spanish Empire.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Philippines's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.