Historical Analysis of Cry of Balintawak or Pugad Lawin

Historical Analysis of
Cry of Balintawak or Pugad Lawin

Marked the start of the Philippine Revolution in 1896 which eventually led to Independence of the country
in 1898.
The Philippine Revolution began in 1896 as a rebellion against brutal Spanish rule that spanned
over three centuries from the time Ferdinand Magellan led an expedition to the island in the early 1560s
to the establishment of a full Spanish colony. Spain restricted Filipino religious rights and political
participation in their own governance and enforced harsh trade restrictions. Andrés Bonifacio led the
secret society, Katipunan, whose goal was to create an independent Philippines. The group was
unprepared militarily to take on Spain when it began to revolt in response to the Spanish execution of key
leaders and priests. Katipunan split into factions, one of which was led by Emilio Aguinaldo who
ultimately executed Bonifacio and took over the revolution. Spain and the Philippine rebels came to a
cease-fire in 1898.
Bonifacio, ordered the leaders of the organization of K.K.K to attend a gathering to be held in
Balintawak (Quezon City) and here they will discuss how to start the revolution against the Spanish
government. In August 19, 1896 Andres and his brother, Procopio Bonifacio, and other leaders of the
Katipunan, Emillio Jasinto, Teodoro Plata and Aguedo Del Sario, traveled to Balintawak, Quezon City. In
August 20, 1896 the group joined under the leadership of Peo Valenzuela and after gathering there were
hundred’s katipuneros they traveled again to the town of Kangkong, Caloocan and here they rested at
Apollonis Samson's house. In the afternoon of August 22, 1896 they crossed the pugad ng lawin . In
August 23, 1986 when they arrived at the home that was considered as the mother of the katipunan
Teodora Aquino. In the yard of teodora aquino's house, hundred’s members of the katipunan led by
supremo andres bonifacio with great courage and fearlessness they tore the cedula at the same time and at
this point the katipuneros shouted “long live freedom”. The tearing of the cedula means the separation of
Filipinos from the Spanish government. August 29,1896 they started the revolution. In this battle,
katipunero’s sacrifice their lives against the Spaniards. The victory is succed but the sad part is some of
katipunero’s lost their lives.
The Cry of Balintawak is remembered as a watershed moment in Philippine history because it
sparked the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial control. This historic incident, which took
place on August 29, 1896, in the area of Balintawak, signified the Filipinos' persistent dedication to
liberty and will to break free from decades of cruel Spanish control. The term "Cry" is translated from
Spanish el grito de rebelion (cry of rebellion) or el gritofor short. With tears in their eyes, the people as
one man, pulled out their cedulas and tore them into pieces, which was the beginning of the formal
declaration of the separation from Spanish rule. "Long Live the Philippine Republic!", the cry of the
people.
The Philippines were subject to the repressive tyranny of the Spanish for more than three centuries
beginning in the late 19th century. This time period was characterized by stringent limitations on political
and religious freedoms, as well as trade policies that were crippling to the Filipino people. The Cry of
Balintawak in 1896 served as the catalyst for the start of the Philippine Revolution. In a momentous act of
defiance on that fateful day, Filipinos, led by courageous people like Andrés Bonifacio, tore up their
cedulas (identification papers) and shouted, "Long Live the Philippine Republic!" This significant event
showed the Filipinos' unwavering determination to end Spanish rule.
Although the revolution experienced internal conflicts and leadership disagreements, Emilio Aguinaldo
eventually assumed control and had Bonifacio put to death. Despite these obstacles, the revolution
persisted, and in 1898, an armistice with Spain was reached. The Cry of Balintawak continues to be seen
as a pivotal event in Philippine history, signifying the country's unwavering dedication to liberty and its
passionate desire to put an end to centuries of oppressive Spanish rule. It serves as evidence of the
Filipino people's bravery and tenacity as they set out on their path to independence.A moving reminder of
the sacrifices made by the Filipino heroes who battled for their country's freedom is provided by The Cry
of Balintawak. This crucial occasion signaled the start of a new era in Philippine history, eventually
leading to independence and the founding of the Philippine Republic.
Some reasons why Pugad Lawin is not considered as the place of the cry'.
(1) People of Balintawak initiated the revolution against the Spaniards that is why it is not appropriate to
call it 'Cry of Pugad Lawin'.
(2) The place Pugad Lawin only existed in 1935 after the rebellion happened in 1896. Lastly,
(3) The term Pugad Lawin' was only made up because of the hawk's nest at the top of a tall tree at the
backyard of Tandang Sora in Banlat, Gulod, Kaloocan where it is said to be one of the hiding places of
the revolutionary group led by Andres Bonifacio.
This controversy remains unresolved
There were five dates for the Cry - August 20, 23, 24, 25, and 26 Five different venues for the first cry:
Balintawak, Pugadlawin, Kangkong, Bahay Toro, and Pasong Tamo!

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