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#TodayinHistory in 1898, the Revolutionary Congress convened for the 1st time in #Malolos #Bulacan #PH, w/ Filipino-elected reps from #PH provinces liberated from Spain. Their initial task was to ratify the Proclamation of Independence. They drafted a Constitution. (THREAD) Image
On 23 June 1898, Emilio Aguinaldo issued a decree (conceptualized & drafted by Apolinario Mabini) transforming the dictatorial gov into a revolutionary gov (congreso revolucionario), and laying the ground work for a unicameral Congress. Image
Representation, w/c the Spanish colonial gov denied Filipinos, was vital. Elections were held & on 1 August 1898, elected mayors of liberated towns ratified the Proclamation of Independence of 12 June 1898. At the time, the capital of the revolutionary gov was #Bacoor #Cavite.
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#TodayinHistory in 1922, Valeriano Hernandez, the pioneer novelist, remembered as the "Father of the Tagalog Novel," known for his acclaimed novel, "Nena at Neneng" (1905), died quietly at his home. (THREAD) #PH #history Image
Born on 12 December 1858 at San Jose, #Bulacan, Hernandez had a special love for Tagalog literature. When the Philippine Revolution against Spain broke out, while he did not actively participate, he assisted Marcelo Del Pilar in the pieces "Pagluha ng Matuwid," among others.
In the early years of the American colonial period, in 1900, Hernandez joined the editorial, "Ang Kaluwagan," which became "Kapatid ng Bayan," established by Pascual Poblete, known nationalist, playwright, and writer. It was on these pages where his pieces were published. Image
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