Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):
MARCH 31, 1899
Malolos, the seat of government of the First Philippine Republic fell into the hands of the Americans during the Philippine-American War.
General Arthur MacArthur Jr.'s troops used the Manilan Railway to advance towards the capital of President Emilio Aguinaldo's government and engaged the Filipinos in the Battle of Malolos.
Aguinaldo escaped and transferred his government to San Isidro, Nueva Ecija and gave an order to Gen. Antonio Luna to burn the Malolos Cathedral including the silver altar so everything will be useless to the Americans.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
Photo credit: filipinoamericanwar.com
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