Historical Events tagged with "bacolod"
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Politics & Government
Negros Nationalists Revolt and Form Republic
November 5th, 1898 126 years ago
On November 5, 1898, nationalist forces in Negros rebelled against Spanish colonial rule, declaring the establishment of the Republic of Negros. This short-lived republic was prompted by a desire for independence and was declared primarily in response to the weakening of Spanish authority following the Spanish-American War. The revolt attracted a significant following, with leaders such as General Juan Araneta and the local populace rallying for freedom.
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