Battle of San Juan del Monte

When

30 Aug 1896

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

14.61° N, 121.03° E

Description

1896 battle of the Philippine Revolution

Part of the Philippine Revolution (1896)

The Battle of San Juan del Monte, also referred to as Battle of Pinaglabanan, took place on August 30, 1896. It is considered as the first major battle of the Philippine Revolution, which sought Philippine independence from Spain. The first battle cry of the Katipunan coincided with the pealing of church bells at nine o'clock on the night of August 29, 1896.

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