Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas (English: Events in the Philippine Islands) is a book written and published by Antonio de Morga considered one of the most important works on the early history of the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. It was published in 1609 after he was reassigned to Mexico in two volumes by Casa de Geronimo Balli, in Mexico City.

In 'The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 Volume 24 of 55' compiled by Various authors, readers are presented with a comprehensive collection of historical documents, narratives, and firsthand accounts spanning over three centuries of Philippine history. The literary style of this volume reflects a blend of academic rigor and narrative storytelling, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the socio-political landscape of the Philippines during this period. The inclusion of diverse perspectives and primary sources adds richness to the text, offering a multifaceted view of the colonial experience in the Philippine Islands. This volume serves as a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts seeking to explore the complexities of colonialism and cultural exchange in Southeast Asia. It sheds light on lesser-known aspects of Filipino history, making it a must-read for those interested in the region's past. Through its meticulous research and detailed analysis, this volume brings to life the voices of those who shaped the Philippines' destiny.

During the late sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, countless slaves from culturally diverse communities in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia journeyed to Mexico on the ships of the Manila Galleon. Upon arrival in Mexico, they were grouped together and categorized as chinos. Their experience illustrates the interconnectedness of Spain's colonies and the reach of the crown, which brought people together from Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe in a historically unprecedented way. In time, chinos in Mexico came to be treated under the law as Indians, becoming indigenous vassals of the Spanish crown after 1672. The implications of this legal change were enormous: as Indians, rather than chinos, they could no longer be held as slaves. Tatiana Seijas tracks chinos' complex journey from the slave market in Manila to the streets of Mexico City, and from bondage to liberty. In doing so, she challenges commonly held assumptions about the uniformity of the slave experience in the Americas.