Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):
MAY 3, 1900
Major Federico Isabelo Abaya (1854 – May 3, 1900) was killed as he led an attack against a U.S. detachment composed of 30 soldiers from the 33rd Infantry led by Lt. McCleland during the Philippine-American War.
Abaya, a member of the revolutionary group Espiritu de Candon was known for declaring a Republic of Candon on March 25, 1898.
He led the Cry of Candon that successfully drove away the Spaniards.
In the war against the U.S. he joined the revolutionary army under Gen. Manuel Tinio and later commanded guerrilla forces under Col. Juan Villamor.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
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