<P> During Spanish colonial rule , the most common methods of execution were death by firing squad ( especially for treason / military crimes , usually reserved for independence fighters ) and garrotte ( a notable case would be the Gomburza ) . Death by hanging was another popular method . </P>
<P> During Spanish colonial rule , the most common methods of execution were death by firing squad ( especially for treason / military crimes , usually reserved for independence fighters ) and garrotte ( a notable case would be the Gomburza ) . Death by hanging was another popular method . </P>
when did the death penalty start in the philippines
when did the death penalty start in the philippines
During Spanish colonial rule
During Spanish colonial rule