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    Pio Valenzuela Account

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    The document summarizes multiple accounts of the start of the Philippine Revolution of 1896 against Spanish colonial rule. The accounts differ on the specific date and location but commonly describe a meeting where Katipunan members tore up their identification documents (cedulas) to symbolize their commitment to armed revolt, after which they shouted "Long live the Philippines!" and "Long live the Katipunan!". The accounts place the event in late August 1896 in or near the hills of Balintawak in Caloocan.

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    Pio Valenzuela Account

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    The document summarizes multiple accounts of the start of the Philippine Revolution of 1896 against Spanish colonial rule. The accounts differ on the specific date and location but commonly describe a meeting where Katipunan members tore up their identification documents (cedulas) to symbolize their commitment to armed revolt, after which they shouted "Long live the Philippines!" and "Long live the Katipunan!". The accounts place the event in late August 1896 in or near the hills of Balintawak in Caloocan.

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    The document summarizes multiple accounts of the start of the Philippine Revolution of 1896 against Spanish colonial rule. The accounts differ on the specific date and location but commonly describe a meeting where Katipunan members tore up their identification documents (cedulas) to symbolize their commitment to armed revolt, after which they shouted "Long live the Philippines!" and "Long live the Katipunan!". The accounts place the event in late August 1896 in or near the hills of Balintawak in Caloocan.

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    The document summarizes multiple accounts of the start of the Philippine Revolution of 1896 against Spanish colonial rule. The accounts differ on the specific date and location but commonly describe a meeting where Katipunan members tore up their identification documents (cedulas) to symbolize their commitment to armed revolt, after which they shouted "Long live the Philippines!" and "Long live the Katipunan!". The accounts place the event in late August 1896 in or near the hills of Balintawak in Caloocan.

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    RIPThe Philippine revolution of 1896 began with what the later became known as the

    "first cry" or the initial move of the Filipinos to begin the revolution for independence.
    This they did by tearing up their cedulas and proclaiming the start of the fight for
    independence. The date and place of the event were later contradicted by different
    Katipunan personalities who claimed that they were there at the time.

    Pio Valenzuela Account

    According to Valenzuela, The first cry was held in Pugad lawin, In the morning of
    August 23rd. Considerable discussion arose whether the revolt against the Spanish
    government should be started on the 29th. Only one man protested, but he was
    overruled in his stand. Bonifacio's announced the decision that they will continue the
    revolt and majority of them agreed to him, with that they bring out their cedulas and tear
    them to symbolize their determination to take arms and the rebel tear-stained eyes,
    shouted: "Long Live the Philippines! Long live the Katipunan!"

    Santiago Alvarez Account


    Alvarez was not an eyewitness of the historic event but his in the cavite that time.
    According to him, the meeting of the katipuneros at Sampalukan, barrio of Bahay Toro
    was interrupted due to the loud calls of “Long live the Sons of the Country” (Mabuhay
    ang mga Anak ng Bayan!)

    Gregoria de Jesus Account


    the wife of Supremo Andres Bonifacio, and the “Lakambini of the Katipunan”. She was
    one of the participants and an eye witness that time. According to her, it happened on
    August 25, 1896, near Caloocan and began, When Bonifacio and his men assembled in
    the hills of Balintawak for the liberation battle. The Katipunan's operations hit virtually all
    residents of the Philippine archipelago, so when its presence was revealed some of its
    members were arrested.

    Captain Olegario Diaz Account


    He is the Spanish commander of the Guardia Civil Veteran of Manila, who investigated
    the Katipunan discovery. According to him, On August 23, 1896, Bonifacio moved to the
    barrio of Balintawak, followed by 200 men from Caloocan. On August 24, they were
    attacked by the Guardia Civil in the said town's outskirts, and they retreated to their
    hiding places. On August 25, The Supreme Council called for a big meeting to be held
    the following day. More than 5000 members attended. Some were disposed to go back
    and surrender to the Spanish authorities. Bonifacio was strongly opposed to such a
    course.
    Guillermo Masangkay Account
    Guillermo Masangkay was one of the eyewitnesses based on him. On August 26, 1896,
    in the Balintawak, which was a big meeting at Apolonio Samson's house, then the
    Cabeza of that barrio of Caloocan. About nine o'clock in the morning, the meeting was
    opened with Andres Bonifacio and Emilio Jacinto acting as secretary. Teodoro Plata
    (Bonifacio's brother-in-law), Briccio Pantas and Pio Valenzuela were all opposed to
    starting the revolution too early.

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