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    The late 19th century in the Philippines saw the rise of revolutionary movements against Spanish colonial rule. The Katipunan, founded in 1892 by Andres Bonifacio, was one of the most notable resistance groups that aimed to gain independence through violent means. However, the Katipunan's activities were discovered in 1896 when a member disclosed information to a Spanish priest. This led to arrests of some members and marked the start of the Cry of Rebellion, a major turning point in the revolution. Historians disagree on the exact date and location of this pivotal event.

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    The late 19th century in the Philippines saw the rise of revolutionary movements against Spanish colonial rule. The Katipunan, founded in 1892 by Andres Bonifacio, was one of the most notable resistance groups that aimed to gain independence through violent means. However, the Katipunan's activities were discovered in 1896 when a member disclosed information to a Spanish priest. This led to arrests of some members and marked the start of the Cry of Rebellion, a major turning point in the revolution. Historians disagree on the exact date and location of this pivotal event.

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    The late 19th century in the Philippines saw the rise of revolutionary movements against Spanish colonial rule. The Katipunan, founded in 1892 by Andres Bonifacio, was one of the most notable resistance groups that aimed to gain independence through violent means. However, the Katipunan's activities were discovered in 1896 when a member disclosed information to a Spanish priest. This led to arrests of some members and marked the start of the Cry of Rebellion, a major turning point in the revolution. Historians disagree on the exact date and location of this pivotal event.

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    The late 19th century in the Philippines saw the rise of revolutionary movements against Spanish colonial rule. The Katipunan, founded in 1892 by Andres Bonifacio, was one of the most notable resistance groups that aimed to gain independence through violent means. However, the Katipunan's activities were discovered in 1896 when a member disclosed information to a Spanish priest. This led to arrests of some members and marked the start of the Cry of Rebellion, a major turning point in the revolution. Historians disagree on the exact date and location of this pivotal event.

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    The late nineteenth century was a period of revolution in the Philippines.

    During this era,


    different movements and organizations were formed. One of the most notable groups who
    fought against the Spaniards was the Kataastaasan, Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga
    Anak ng Bayan (KKK). The Katipunan was a revolutionary Filipino nationalist association
    founded by Andres Bonifacio in 1892. They aimed to gain independence from the Spanish
    colonizers and advocated violent and immediate measures against the Spaniards (Tucker,
    2009). The katipuneros worked in secrecy. However, the Spaniards discovered the
    organization in August 19, 1896. Pedro Patiño, a katipunero, told his sister Honoria about the
    existence of their revolutionary organization. Honoria was upset about this news and
    disclosed the information she had to Mother Superior Sor Teresa de Jesus. She was the head
    of the orphanage in Mandaluyong where Honoria was staying. One thing led to another and
    the news reached the Parish Priest of Tondo, Father Mariano Gil. He then went to the
    location with several Spanish soldiers and retrieved pieces of evidence that proved the
    existence of the Katipunan. Some katipuneros were arrested (Paler, 2019). This sudden turn
    of events led to one of the most notable acts in Philippine history, the Cry of Rebellion.

    Journalists of the 19th century called the start of revolution as “El Grito de Rebellion” or
    “Cry of Rebellion”. The term “Cry” was originally referred to the clash between the
    katipuneros and the guardia civil. This momentous event happened on August 1896,
    northeast of Manila. It was the turning point of standing up against the Spanish colonizers
    and overthrowing their regime. However, controversies arise as to when and where this
    significant event took place. Teodoro Agoncillo, considered one of the most important
    historians of our time and had been included in the roster of the order of National Scientist
    in the Philippines by President Ferdinand E. Marcos (GOVH, 2019), stated that the Cry
    started when Andres Bonifacio tore the community tax certificates (cedula) before the
    katipuneros. On the other hand, others believed that it was when Aguinaldo commissioned
    the “Himno de Balintawak” after the Pact of Biak-na-Bato failed. A monument for the heroes
    of 1896 was built at the corner of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) and in Bonifacio
    Drive-North diversion road. During that time until 1962 the cry of Balintawak was celebrated
    in the 26th of August. There are various sources who gave different dates and places
    regarding the Cry. Lieutenant Olegario Diaz, a guardia civil, stated that it happened on
    August 25, 1896 in Balintawak. Santiago Alvarez, a katipunero and the son of Mariano
    Alvarez, claimed that the Cry happened on August 24, 1896 in Bahay Toro in Quezon City.
    Pio Valenzuela, another katipunero, said that it happened on August 23, 1896 in Pugad
    Lawin. Filipino historians also have different claims. Teodoro Kalaw said that it happened on
    the last week of August 1896 in Kangkong, Balintawak. Gregorio Zaide claimed it took place
    on August 26, 1896 in Balintawak. On the other hand, Teodoro Agoncillo based his claims on
    Pio Valenzuela’s statements. Milagros Guerrero, Manuel Encarnacion, and Ramon Villegas
    claimed
    Ferdinand E. Marcos, a man that is considered as one of the most brightest Filipino on his
    years but who have been thought that this exceptional man will be the cruelest man and will
    mark a history to his fellow Filipino that want to escaped and forget their reminiscences
    when they have been placed under Martial Law.
    As I sat and watched the documentary film about Martial Law, I get so excited because I was
    given a chance to go back in 1970’s time which luckily I was not able to experience it and also
    I want to have an idea what my fellowmen feels when Ferdinand E. Marcos declared that
    Philippines is under Martial Law. It is really a great opportunity to the Government of the
    Philippines when Ferdinand E. Marcos was became the President because he is one of the
    brightest and for that he can make a progressive change to our country but because of what
    he have done when he proclaimed that Philippines is under Martial Law many Filipinos
    disagree with it because they want democracy. Marcos has a lot of defended reasons why he
    declared it one is stressing the need for extra powers to quell the rising wave of violence
    allegedly cause by communist and the second one is to have a fortunate country. But to be
    honest of I have seen in the documentary film, Marcos wants to own and govern our country
    on his own way without thinking what will be the possible reactions of his fellowmen. If he
    would follow of what he have defended that why he declared Martial Law I would really
    salute him for putting the Philippines on a progressive state but because of what I have
    witnessed on my eyes my appreciation of what he is was wrecked. Democracy and Human
    Rights are what the Filipinos at that certain moment are fighting for. Filipinos are really
    hopeless at that time that’s why the violence increases from day by day, the military treats
    the people violently I can really say that when the Martial Law began each day is a tragedy to
    the Filipinos but the only way they can escaped to this is to fight even if the exchange of it is
    their souls. I am very proud of being a Filipino when I saw my fellowmen became as a whole,
    unity is their armors at that time and Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr. was their hope but when
    Aquino was in prison together with Jose Diokno because of his warnings that Philippines was
    being slowly in “garrison state” under of Marcos presidency, the heart of the Filipinos
    became more stronger. The time comes when the anti-government makes a move and
    started doing rallies concerning about the increase of prices gasoline and basic commodities
    and especially to the corruption. The government at that time didn’t ponder and understand
    the side of the mass. The downhearted feeling is, almost all of the companies are owned by
    the Marcos family, Imelda’s family and most especially to the Rolex 12. It is really horrifying
    because also the media like newspapers, television was own and controlled by the Marcos.
    That’s how Ferdinand E. Marcos introduced to his fellowmen what tragedy really like.

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