Andres Bonifacio Declares Armed Revolution Against Spain

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

AUGUST 24, 1896

Andres Bonifacio convened the Kataastaasang Kapulungan (Supreme Council) and declared an armed revolution against Spain. 

The Katipunan was transformed as an open de facto government and an election was held. The officials of the Haring Bayang Katagalugan were Andres Bonifacio (President), Emilio Jacinto (Sec. of State), Teodoro Plata (Sec. of War), Aguedo del Rosario (Sec. of War), Briccio Pantas (Sec. of Justice), Enrique Pacheco (Sec. of Finance), Daniel Tirona (Secretary General) and Silvestre Baltazar (Treasurer General).   

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