January 2012
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Report: Bonifacio and Aguinaldo in Duel
Jan 30, 1897 9:30PM
Manila, Philippines - Diario de Filipinas has confirmed that Andres Bonifacio and Emilio Aguinaldo, leaders of rival factions in the Katipunan, engaged in a duel recently. The duo, and their supporters, have worked to keep the animosity between the leaders quiet. However, sources have confirmed that they almost pulled pistols on one another in the town of San Francisco de...
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Exclusive: Chinaman behind Aguinaldo's big guns
Cavite, Philippines - The rebellion is very much alive in Cavite. As Governor General Camilo de Polavieja prepares his offensive against the native rebels, Emilio Aguinaldo of Kawit has solidified his defense of the ground he has gained in his home province.
Since September last year, Aguinaldo has been busy mobilizing every able-bodied man, woman and child to collect spent cases from rifles and...
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[Analysis] Revolution in Precarious Position
Jan 17, 1897. 2:20PM
Manila, Philippines - While the Philippine Revolution, which began in earnest on August 30, 1896 when hostilities broke out between the Manila-based faction of the separatist group “Katipunan” and Spanish forces under the command of Governor-General Ramon Blanco, has been successful up to now, the long term sustainability of their struggle for freedom is in...
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The Philippines' Man of the Hour: Camilo de...
Governor General Camilo de Polavieja (Sapiens Photo)
Manila, Philippines - Earlier today, thirteen convicted members of the subversive group La Liga Filipina were executed at the Luneta. This comes at a time when Governor General Camilo de Polavieja issued a proclamation offering amnesty to those who have taken part in the rebellion in the provinces near Manila.
Locals are at a loss at how the...
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Cavite Preparing for Coming Assault
Jan 9, 1897. 11:20AM
Manila, Philippines - Correspondence acquired by Diario de Filipinas shows that revolutionary elements in Cavite have been aware and preparing for a ‘final’ assault by Spanish forces since late last year. The letters cover concerns about food supply, warnings about preparations and basic organizational orders from the Magdalo provincial command to various towns...
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Polavieja continues campaign of terror
Jan 5, 1897. 10:45AM
Manila, Philippines - Early yesterday, January 4, saw Bagumbayan field host another series of Spanish government ordered executions. Eleven men from Camarines and Bicol were summarily executed by firing squad at 7:00AM. Among the men were three priests accused and convicted of using their local ecclesiastical influence to aid the nascent Philippine Revolution. These far more...
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BREAKING NEWS: Renewed Fighting in Pateros,...
Jan. 3, 1897. 1:50PM
Manila, Philippines - Reports from Pateros, Taguig, and Silang indicate that pitched battles have been fought between Spanish troops and Revolutionary forces. These come on the heals of reports that an unofficial ceasefire is being observed in Cavite.
In Pateros and Taguig revolutionary forces under the command of General Emilio Aguinaldo, Pio del Pilar, and Mariano Noriel...
