The Kapampangan people originate from the central plains of Luzon, stretching from Bataan upto Nueva Ecija. They are predominently Christian. The Kapampangan language is spoken by more than two million people. In the Spanish colonial era, Pampanga was known to be a source of valiant soldiers. There was a Kapampangan contingent in the colonial army who helped in battles against the Chinese pirate Limahon. They also helped in battles against the Dutch, the English and Muslim raiders. Kapampangans along with the Tagalogs played a major role in the Philippine Revolution.