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1. The document discusses differing accounts of the location and date of the "first cry" which marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. 2. Four key figures and their accounts are described: Dr. Pio Valenzuela claims it occurred in Pugad Lawin on August 23, 1896; Gen. Santiago Alvarez says it was in Bahay Toro on August 24, 1896; Gen. Guillermo Masangkay places it in Balintawak; and Gregoria de Jesus simply refers to it as "the first cry." 3. Due to these conflicting accounts and ambiguous place names, the exact date and location of the important historical event remains unclear and disputed.

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History

1. The document discusses differing accounts of the location and date of the "first cry" which marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. 2. Four key figures and their accounts are described: Dr. Pio Valenzuela claims it occurred in Pugad Lawin on August 23, 1896; Gen. Santiago Alvarez says it was in Bahay Toro on August 24, 1896; Gen. Guillermo Masangkay places it in Balintawak; and Gregoria de Jesus simply refers to it as "the first cry." 3. Due to these conflicting accounts and ambiguous place names, the exact date and location of the important historical event remains unclear and disputed.

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GROUP NAMES:

1. CAMAR, FATMATU ZUHRA


2. ABDULNASSER, SAHANIA
3. JABER, NUR-AIN
4. ANDAMUN, JEHAN

CRY OF THE REVOLUTION


What is first cry?
- The term “CRY” is translate from the Spanish el grito de rebellion or el grito for short
which means “cry or call for rebellion”

What are the causes of the first cry?


 With the initiative of Andres Bonifacio and his colleagues, they founded a Philippine
revolutionary organization, commonly known as katipunan KKK, with its primary goal to
gain independence from Spain through a revolution.
 Katipunan was a secret organization until it was discovered in August 19,1896 which
led to start the Philippine Revolution which is now called as the “first cry”

What are the significant events in the first cry?


 The tearing up of community tax certificates (cedulas personales) symbolizes the
termination of Katipunero’s loyalty to Spanish Regime.
 The shouts for “Viva la independencia Filipina” or “Long Live Philippine independence”
was to express the goal of their secret society.

When and where did it happen, is it in Pugad Lawin or Balintawak?


- It is very surprising that there are various versions on the dates and venues for the first
cry. This controversy remains unsolved in the Philippine history since different Filipinos
have varying accounts as to when where it happened.
- Because of differing accounts and the ambiguity of place names in these accounts, the
exact date and place of the CRY is disputed.

BACKGROUND OF THE AUTHORS AND THEIR


ACCOUNTS
1. DR. PIO VALENZUELA (The cry of Pugad Lawin)
- A Filipino physician and patriot.
- At the age of 23 he joined the katipunan become one off the officials
- He was captured and sentenced to life imprisonment.
- He was also a friend of Andres Bonifacio
- August 19,1896. Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Jacinto, Procopio Bonifacio, Teodoro Plata
and Agueda del Rosario arrived first in Balintawak.
- August 20,1896. He also arrived at said place.
- August 22,1896. 500 KKK members gathered in the house of Apolonio Samson.
- August 23,1896. In Pugad Lawin at Juan Ramos’ houses, 1000 KKK members gathered
and decided on August 29,1896 the revolution against Spaniards will take place.
Bonifacio asked for the opinions of the people and they wanted revolution
- The tearing o the cedula was a sign of readiness for the revolution and fight the
Spaniards.
- August 29,1896. At the same time they tear their Cedula and shouted “Mabuhay ang
Republika ng Pilipinas”

2. GEN. SANTIAGO VIRATA ALVAREZ (The cry of Bahay Toro)


- A delegado general of the provincial council of the katipunan in cavite.
- He became the captain general and later commander in chief of the Magdiwang forces
and valiantly fought the Spaniards from 1896-1897.
- August 23, 1896. At the barn of kabesang Melchora Aquino, met a place called
Sampalukan, barrio of Bahay Toro, katipuneros meet together. About 500 of these
arrived, ready and eager to join “Supremo” Andress Bonifacio and his men.
- August 24, 1896. There were about 1000 katipuneros. The Supremo decided to hold a
meeting inside the barn. Under his leadership, the meeting began at 10 o’clock in the
morning. It was 12 o’clock noon when the meeting adjourned amidst aloud cries for
“Long live the Sons of the Country” (Mabuhay ang mga anak ng Bayan)

3. GEN. GUILLERMO MASANGKAY (The cry o Balinatwak)


- He was part of the katipunan’s Supreme Council and a general who actively fought
against the Spaniards.
- Played a key role in the Filipino-American War as a revolutionary general.
- He died on May 30,1963
- And named a street in Sta.Cruz, Manila after him,

4. GREGORIA DE JESUS (The first cry)


- The lakambini of the katipunan
- She was the custodian of the documents and seal the katipunan.
- After the execution o Andres Bonifacio in 1897
- She faced numerous challenges and hardship. She continued to be involved in the
revolution and worked towards preserving her husband’s legacy. She remarried and
lived quiet life

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