Ilocos Revolt of 1661 The Ilocanos were led by Pedro Almazan, Juan Magsanop and Gaspar Cristobal. Almazan was proclaimed king of the Ilocanos and his eldest son, the crown prince. The rebellion took off in
the towns of San Nicolas, Bacarra and Ilauag where they killed the friars and burned the churches. The Spaniards, however, were able to suppress the revolt, captured Almazan and then executed him. A History of Resistance 57