Who is Magat Salamat?

One of the recognized heroes in Philippine pre-colonial and colonial history and the second-eldest of Lakan Dula's four sons describes the identity of Datu Magat Salamat. Lakan Dula (1503-1589) reigned from 1558 to 1571 over the Kingdom of Tondo. His son, Crown Prince Batu Magat Salamat (1550-1589?), supported opposition to Spanish colonialism during the years 1587 and 1588.