24/08/2022
The “Cry of Pugad Lawin” was an event that officially marked the start of the Philippine Revolution against Spain. The Cry, defined as the turning point when the Filipinos finally refused Spanish colonial dominion over the Philippine Islands. Raised by the Katipuneros against the tyrannous Spanish rule in the Philippines in 1896 showcased not just the bravery and courage of the Filipino people but also their freedom-loving trait and nature. With tears in their eyes, the people as one man, pulled out their community tax certificates or “cedulas” and tore them into pieces. It was the mark of the declaration of the separation from Spanish rule.
The revolt later grew in strength and spread to 8 provinces including Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Pampanga, Tarlac, Laguna, Batangas, and Nueva Ecija — which eventually represented the eight rays of the sun in the present Philippine flag.
