The Cry Of Candon

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

MARCH 25, 1898

Revolutionary General Federico Isabelo Abaya (1854 - May 3, 1900) led his men in the Cry of Candon (Ikkis ti Kandon) and drove away the Spaniards in the town of Candon, Ilocos Sur. 

He established the Republic of Candon with Fernando Guirnalda as president and himself as general and commander-in-chief.

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