Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):
AUGUST 30, 1896
The Battle of San Juan del Monte or the Battle of Pinaglabanan was the first real battle between the Katipuneros and the Spaniards.
Andres Bonifacio and Emilio Jacinto marched with their men from Mandaluyong while Sancho Valenzuela’s troops came from Santa Mesa.
Armed with bolos, small arms and spears, they attacked Spanish troops at El Polvorin (powder depot) in San Juan del Monte killing the commander.
Reinforcements under Gen. Bernardo Echaluce y Jauregui arrived killing 153 rebels and capturing 200. Bonifacio retreated to the Pasig River.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
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