Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):
NOVEMBER 2, 1897
The Supreme Council, the highest governing body of the Republic of Biak-na-Bato was created, with Emilio Aguinaldo as president.
Also elected were Mariano Trias (vice president), Antonio Montenegro (sec. of foreign affairs), Emiliano Riego de Dios (sec. of war), Isabelo Artacho (sec. of interior), and Baldomero Aguinaldo (sec. of treasury).
The republic’s constitution, drafted by Felix Ferrer and Isabelo Artacho was signed a day earlier. It outlined basic human rights such as freedom of religion, freedom of the press and the right to education.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan Uy) All rights reserved
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