Philippine history : reassessed / Isidro Escare Abeto.

Governor Obando Retaliates

In October 1751, Governor General Obando, infuriated, issued an
order to all Filipino citizens to wage war against the Moros, granting them the
enjoyment of the spoils that they could obtain. However, as a move for
appeasement, Ali Muddin offered his own daughter, Fatima, in exchange for
the 50 Christian captives. With a pledge that within a year's time, the captives
had to be released. Governor Obando accepted the offer. In the meantime,
Ali Muddin was able to get permission from the Archbishop of Manila to
marry his former concubine Rita Calderon. They were married on April 27,
1755. He also obtained the lifting of the ecclesiastical censure which allowed
him to hear mass again. On his wedding day, Gov. General Obando ordered
his release from prison provided him with a monthly pension to enable him
to maintain a standard of life in keeping with his royal status.

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