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Second Battle Of Caloocan
The Second Battle of Caloocan (, ), alternately called the Second Battle of Manila, was fought from February 22 to 24, 1899, in Caloocan during the Philippine–American War. The battle featured a Filipino counterattack aimed at gaining Manila from the Americans. This counterattack failed to regain Manila mainly because of lack of coordination among Filipino units and lack of artillery support. Background The Philippine–American War began on February 4, 1899, with the culmination of the Battle of Manila (1899), Battle of Manila. Later, on February 10, Filipino forces regrouped in Caloocan and fought again with the American forces at the first Battle of Caloocan. The Americans won both engagements, but then Elwell S. Otis had Arthur MacArthur, Jr. wait before attacking Malolos.Linn, B.M., 2000, The Philippine War, 1899–1902, Lawrence:University Press of Kansas, Noticing that the Americans had halted their offensive to reorganize, the Filipino forces, now under the command ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine–American War
The Philippine–American War, known alternatively as the Philippine Insurrection, Filipino–American War, or Tagalog Insurgency, emerged following the conclusion of the Spanish–American War in December 1898 when the United States annexed the Philippine Islands under the Treaty of Paris (1898), Treaty of Paris. Philippine nationalists constituted the First Philippine Republic in January 1899, seven months after signing the Philippine Declaration of Independence. The United States did not recognize either event as legitimate, and tensions escalated until fighting commenced on February 4, 1899, in the Battle of Manila (1899), Battle of Manila. Shortly after being denied a request for an armistice, the Philippine Council of Government issued a proclamation on June 2, 1899, urging the people to continue the war. Philippine forces initially attempted to engage U.S. forces conventionally but transitioned to guerrilla tactics by November 1899. Philippine President Emilio Aguinaldo w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pío Del Pilar
Pío del Pilar (born Pío Isidro y Castañeda; July 11, 1860 – June 21, 1931) was a Filipino revolutionary general. He was one of the lead figures in the Philippine Revolution, and fought major battles in Manila and Cavite. To safeguard his family and prevent them from harassment, he changed his surname from Isidro to del Pilar. Early life and education del Pilar was born Pío Isidro y Castañeda in Barrio Culi-culi (now Pio del Pilar), San Pedro de Macati (present-day Makati) on July 11, 1860, to Isaac del Pilar, a farmer from Pasay, and Antonia Castaňeda, an embroider from San Felipe Neri (present-day Mandaluyong). As a child, his parents had him study for two years in the school of Pascual Rodriguez, and for four months under Ramon Renaldo, until he was forced to stop to work in the family farm. Typical of other Filipinos at the time, del Pilar knew little or no Spanish, but was fluent in Tagalog. del Pilar married his childhood friend, Juliana Valeriano, at the a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paco Roman
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Kawit Battalion
Kawit, officially the Municipality of Kawit (), is an urban municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 107,535. It is one of the notable places that had a major role in the country's history during the 1800s and 1900s. Formerly known as Cavite el Viejo, and the name Kawit is from the word'' kalawit'' (referring to either a fish hook or a larger fishing contraption, referring to the area's traditional pescetarian lifestyle and cuisine). It is also the birthplace of Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippines, who from 1895 to 1897, served as the municipality's chief executive. The Aguinaldo home, where independence from Spain was declared on June 12, 1898, is now formally called the Aguinaldo Shrine. Kawit is from Imus and from Manila. Etymology The name Kawit is derived from the Tagalog word ''kawit'' or ''kalawit'' (hook), which is suggestive of its location at the base of a hook-shaped shoreli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tutuban Station
Tutuban station (also known as Manila station or Divisoria station) is the central railway terminus of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) network located in the city of Manila, Philippines. The name refers to two stations: the original Tutuban station, which today forms part of Tutuban Center, and the PNR Executive Building, which houses PNR offices. History Tutuban station was built as part of the "Ferrocarril de Manila-Dagupan" or the Manila-Dagupan Line, which constitutes much of the North Main Line today. The cornerstone of the main station building at Tutuban was laid on July 31, 1887. The railway was long at the time of its opening on November 24, 1892, running from Manila to Dagupan in Pangasinan. The Manila Railroad Company The Manila Railroad Company (MRR) was a Filipino state-owned enterprise responsible for the management and operation of rail transport in the island of Luzon. It was originally established by an English people, Englishman named Edm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
5th Malolos Battalion
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Pampanga Battalion
The Pampanga Battalion was a military unit within the Philippine Republican Army, composed of enlisted Filipino soldiers mainly from Bacolor, Pampanga. It was stationed in the Fourth Zone of Manila in early 1899, under the command of General Pantaleon Garcia and Colonel Enrique Pacheco and saw action in the Battle of Manila in 1899. Elements of the battalion were also involved in the First and Second Battle of Caloocan The Second Battle of Caloocan (, ), alternately called the Second Battle of Manila, was fought from February 22 to 24, 1899, in Caloocan during the Philippine–American War. The battle featured a Filipino counterattack aimed at gaining Manil .... References Philippine–American War History of Pampanga {{Philippines-mil-unit-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salvador Battalion
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Tinajeros
Tinajeros is a barangay of Malabon in the Philippines. Industry There are two candle manufacturers: Sevilla Candle Factory and Liwanag Candles (Bahay Liwanag). Education *Tinajeros Elementary School *Guillermo S. Sanchez Memorial Elementary School *Tinajeros National High School - located at B. Rivera St. Tinajeros Malabon *Asian Science and Technological Institute (under New Professional Education Management Group) - TESDA accreditedhttps://www.facebook.com/AsianScienceAndTechnologicalInstitute *SME - a private elementary school *Bon Little Angels Academy *Nazirites Christian Academy *Village Democracy Education and Development Center (promoting peaceful, progressive, productive and innovative local communities) - TESDA accreditation ongoing *Bright Beginnings Center for Young Children Religion *Roman Catholic Church - Holy Trinity Quasi-Parish (feast day: Trinity Sunday) *Iglesia ni Cristo The (INC; ; ) is an independent Nontrinitarianism, nontrinitarian Christiani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila Battalion
The Manila Battalion was a military unit within the Philippine Republican Army, composed of enlisted Filipino soldiers from the City of Manila. The battalion started out as a territorial militia during the war of independence from Spain. It was stationed in the Fourth Zone of Manila under the command of General Pantaleon Garcia and Colonel Enrique Pacheco, and saw action in the Battle of Manila in 1899. A company of the Manila Battalion under Captain Garcia was present in Aliaga, Nueva Ecija on June 5th, 1899. On that day, they disarmed General Luna's men and conducted them as prisoners, sending them toward Cabanatuan. This occurred on the same day General Luna was assassinated by troops of the Kawit Battalion in Cabanatuan. Related Units Another Manila-based territorial militia was recorded to have been active in January 1899. The ''5th Trozo Battalion'' was formed by Intramuros resident Julian Santo. The name of the battalion was derived from the vicinity of Trozo in Santa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tinio Brigade
The Tinio Brigade was a military unit within the Philippine Republican Army, originally comprising Tagalog settlers from Nueva Ecija and later including various ethnolinguistic groups such as Ilocanos, Abreños, Igorots, and Itnegs, with some Spaniards. Formed by Manuel Tinio, the brigade was one of the last organized units resisting American occupation in northern Philippines during the Philippine–American War. In June 1898, President Emilio Aguinaldo Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy (: March 22, 1869February 6, 1964) was a Filipino revolutionary, statesman, and military leader who became the first List of presidents of the Philippines, president of the Philippines (1899–1901), and the first pre ... ordered Manuel Tinio to form an expeditionary army and march north to lay siege to remaining Spanish forces in the Ilocos region. Initially led by Colonel Casimiro Tinio, the brigade prepared for conflict with the Americans by constructing defensive trenches in Pangasinan and La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
