Great Philippine Heroes Nobody Remembers Gen. Simeón Ola y Arboleda Who is he? Born in Guinobatan, Albay, Simeon Arboleda Ola was just a Philosophy student at the University of Nueva Caceres when he joined the provincial branch of Katipunan. Known for his strong, “never say die” personality, Ola led the Filipino soldiers in the battle against the American Forces, and recruited more men to join his group including the town prisoners. He was promoted Captain by General Vito Belarmino and later conferred the rank of Major after leading a successful ambush mission against the Americans. “Hero” moments: After his cousin Jose Arboleda died in the war, Ola was overwhelmed by sorrow. However, this tragedy didn’t stop him from winning his own battle. Together with his men, Ola attacked the town of Oas, Albay as well as an enemy detachment at Macabugos, Ligao, leaving Americans with no option but to negotiate for Ola’s surrender. Interesting fact: Simeon Arboleda Ola is known in history as the last Filipino general to surrender in the American Forces. After a negotiation, Ola finally surrendered to Governor Bette and Colonel Bandholtz on September 25, 1903.
Posted on: Sat, 08 Nov 2014 22:06:46 +0000
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