He frees a third kingdom which had been imprisoned by a wicked giant, then marries its princess. Moreover, the hispanic influence appears in some later myths of Albay and Camarines featuring a strong man called Bernardo Carpio. They hold meetings, elections, and even gambling sessions. The tribunal de cuchillo military court of the province killed about natives to prevent future uprisings. In eleven Bicol martyrs, three of whom were priests, were executed in Bagumbayan Luneta.
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