Philippine Revolutions / Aguinaldo and the Insurgent Forces

From the Philippine Centennial Booklet:

Philippine Revolutions

The Spaniards implemented a colonial policy designed not only to keep Filipinos in political bondage but also to exploit to the utmost the country's economic resources. As a result, the miserable conditions brought about by the Spanish political and economic policies thres the natives into pockets of rebellion throughout the archipelago; Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. With the development of national consciousness in the 19th century, agitation against the Spanish rule grew in intensity. It was self-seeking Spanish colonialism itself that unwittingly and unconsciously sowed the seeds of Filipino nationalism.



Aguinaldo and the Insurgent Forces

After the death of Bonifacio, General Emilio F. Aguinaldo cotinued the armed struggle against the Spaniards and later, the Americans. the United States then, with their victory over the Spaniards in the Spanish-American War, decided to take control of the Philippines.
Aguinaldo for his part decided to form the Dictatorial Government on May 24, 1898, leading to the declaration of Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898. With Apolinario Mabini as his adviser, Gen. Emilio F. Aguinaldo proceeded to establish the Malolos Congress on September 4, 1898 at the Barasoain church.
Photo: Biac-Na-Bato, Province of Bulacan - Encampment of Emilio Aguinaldo and the Insurgent Forces