NHCP unveils “Battle of Macabebe” marker By Joelyn G. Baluyut MACABEBE, Pampanga, July 1 (PIA) -- National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) unveiled on Tuesday, June 25, the “Battle of Macabebe” marker in front of the municipal hall to commemorate the revolt and eventual victory of the townspeople against the Spanish colonizers in 1898. “Ang marker na ito ay isang pagkilala at pasaludo sa ating mga magigiting na bayani na nagsakripisyo para sa bayan (This marker is a recognition and a salute to our forefathers who sacrificed their lives for the country),” said NHCP Deputy Executive Director Carminda Arevalo. “Sa apat na araw na labanang ito, na nagsimula noong ika-25 ng Hunyo, ipinamalas ng ating mga rebolusyonaryo ang kanilang determinasyong makamit ang kalayaan, dahilan upang umatras ang mga kalaban at masamsam ang kanilang mga artileriya (Our revolutionaries have shown in this four-day battle, which began on June 25, their desire to attain freedom which led to Spain to retreat in the town and the confiscation of their artillery),” Arevalo added. Based on historical accounts, revolutionary soldiers led by General Isidoro Torres attacked the forces of Spain which resulted to the latter’s retreat on June 28.
Posted on: Mon, 01 Jul 2013 06:22:17 +0000
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