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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Col. Jesus Antonio Villamor

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

NOVEMBER 7, 1914

Jesus Antonio Villamor (November 7, 1914 - October 28, 1971), a World War II Filipino ace pilot and intelligence officer was born in Abra.

He joined the Philippine Army Air Corps (PAAC) Flying School in 1936 and was sent for training to the United States.

After his return to the Philippines, he was assigned to lead the 6th Pursuit Squadron. His P-26 fighters engaged and downed Japanese planes.

For his bravery, Col. Villamor was awarded two Distinguished Service Cross Awards by the United States Army. Pres. Ramon Magsaysay awarded him the Medal of Valor.

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Lakan Dula and Rajah Soliman Lead A Rebellion

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

NOVEMBER 6, 1574

Lakan Dula, the king of Tondo together with his uncle Rajah Soliman, the king of Manila led a revolt against the Spanish colonizers.

Guido de Lavezares, who assumed the position as governor general in 1572 after Miguel Lopez de Legazpi’s death, was able to stop the rebellion with the help of Spanish and Filipino troops.

The reason for the revolt was Lavezares’ refusal to honor the agreement forged between Legazpi and Lakan Dula in 1571. Lavezares also tolerated Spanish abuses that included the take over of the Filipinos’ lands.

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Sunday, November 5, 2023

The Republic of Negros Proclaimed

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

NOVEMBER 5, 1898

In Silay, Lt. Maximiano Correa, the commander of the guardia civil surrendered to the revolutionary forces. Later, the Republic of Negros was proclaimed by Gen. Juan Anacleto Araneta in Bago.

The next day, Isidro de Castro, the governor of the province surrendered after the troops of Araneta and Aniceto Locsin advanced to Bacolod carrying bolos augmented with rifles and cannons.

Unknown to the Spaniards, the rifles were carved from wood and coconut fronds while the cannons were rolled-up bamboo mats that were painted in black.

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

Pres. Carlos Polistico Garcia

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

NOVEMBER 4, 1896

Carlos Polistico Garcia (November 4, 1896 – June 14, 1971), the 8th President of the Philippines and the 4th President of the 3rd Republic, was born in Talibon, Bohol.

He was a lawyer, teacher, guerrilla leader, 3rd district representative of Bohol, governor, senator, and vice president to Pres. Ramon Magsaysay.

Garcia assumed the presidency after Magsaysay’s sudden death on March 17, 1957 and was known for his Filipino First Policy, which favored Philippine business first over foreigners.

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Jose Rizal Arrives In Manila

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

NOVEMBER 3, 1896

Jose Rizal arrived in Manila from Barcelona and was immediately brought to Fort Santiago. He was on his way to Cuba via Spain when arrested by the authorities on September 2, 1896 on board the ship, Castilla.

He was imprisoned in Barcelona on October 6, 1896 and was sent back to Manila to stand trial for his alleged involvement in the revolution staged by the Katipunan.

Earlier, Rizal asked Gov. Gen. Ramon Blanco to allow him to serve as a doctor in the Cuban War of Independence. He left Dapitan with Blanco’s letter of recommendation.

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Emilio Aguinaldo Becomes Republic Of Biak-na-Bato President

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.

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