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My dad was from Guimbal.

The Spanish Army was not only made up of Spaniards but of it's various colonies. In 1780, several regiments were sent from México (Nueva España) to defend Manila from a British invasion. The list comprises soldiers of México, Peru, France, Italy, and even Ireland! Perhaps some may have been mercenaries. A few even came from pre-U.S. México (Los Angeles, Albuquerque).
Some may assume that their ancestors came from Spain when they may have actually came from México or another colony. Apparently, the Roxas family roots are actually from México. I discussed this with another Filipino and he said his friend has Mexican ancestry.

http://www.somosprimos.com/hough/hough.htm#Philippines