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Edited Nov. 16 2022 - RPH Cry-of-Revolution
Edited Nov. 16 2022 - RPH Cry-of-Revolution
Background
• It is with Andres Bonifacio, leader of the Katipunan -
a liberalist movement, who sought independence for
the Philippines from Spanish colonial rule. In August
19, 1896, the Katipunan (KKK) was revealed.
• Five different venues for the first cry: Balintawak, Pugadlawin, Kangkong,
Bahay Taro, Pasong Tamo.
• There were five dates for the Cry – August 20, 23, 24, 25 and 26.
Readings in Philippine History
Mr. El Nazareno Lanorte, LPT I University of Batangas
Pio Valenzuela’s Cry of Pugad Lawin
“It is true that you are ready to revolt. I want to see you destroy your cedulas and it will be
the sign of our formal separation to Spain.”
Despite the opposition, the revolution started and the people outside shouted: “Long live
the Philippine Republic!!”
• At ten o’clock that Sunday morning, 23 August 1896, we arrived at Bahay Toro. Our number had
grown to more than 500 and the house, yard, and warehouse of Cabesang Melchora was getting
crowded with us Katipuneros.
• The following day, Monday, 24 August, more Katipuneros came and increased our number to
more than a thousand. The Supremo called a meeting at ten o’clock that morning inside Cabesang
Melchora’s barn. Under his leadership, the meeting began at 9:00 in the morning.
• After the adjournment of the meeting at twelve noon, there were tumultuous shouts of “ Long Live
The Sons of the People!”