Tarik Sulayman

Tarik Sulayman, also spelled Tarik Soliman[1] (from Arabic طارق سليمان Tāriq Sulaiman), is the most popular of several names attributed by Kapampangan historians to the individual that led the forces of Macabebe against the Spanish forces of Miguel López de Legazpi during the Battle of Bangkusay Channel on June 3, 1571.

[2] Aside from "Tarik Sulayman", this individual has also been associated with the names Bambalito[3] or Bankau by some historians,[4] while others simply consider him "nameless.

López de Legazpi got word of the impending attack and launched a preemptive strike.

[6] The Spanish victory at Bangkusay and López de Legazpi's friendship with Lakandula enabled the Spaniards to establish themselves throughout the city and its neighboring towns.

This is presented to be the case in some versions of the Battle of Bangkusay,[7] but Kapampangan historians insist that the two were different individuals who are often confused with one another because of their names.