First Shot in Filipino-American War

( City of Manila )

Corner of Sociego and Silencio streets, Santa Mesa District, Manila. The National Historical Institute placed two plaques (in English and in Filipino) marking this spot as the scene of the first shot that sparked the Philippine-American War. The plaque in English states: "Here at 9:00 in the evening of February 4th, 1899, Private William Grayson of the First Nebraska Volunteers fired the shot that started the Filipino-American War.”

I think it was really a war for every see but more of a rebellion. The US took over the Philippines from American War. I was seeing a lot about history the First Shot of Philippine American War last year

The picture is from the website that I provided a link. To anyone who values our history or to those who simply want to read something of value, just click the link and enjoy.

Andres Bonifacio Monument

( City of Manila )

The starting coordinates will lead you to Andres Bonifacio monument which commemorates the Blood Pact that occurred when the Katipunan was founded on July 7, 1892 in Azcarraga street (now Claro M. Recto), Tondo, Manila. The monument serves as a reminder that Tutuban Area is the place where Andres Bonifacio was born.

This is the first site that I visited on that day after I entered the arch of Andres Bonifacio Monument and it is the place where Andres Bonifacio Monument at Claro M. Recto Avenue in Tondo, Manila.

It is just about right for Filipinos to know the relevance of Andres Bonifacio in fighting for our country's freedom.

Roman Ongpin 

( City of Manila )

Roman Ongpin an intrepid supporter of the Philippine Revolution of 1898; generously providing the Katipuneros with money, foods and other important necessities from his business establishments.

The Spaniards were completely oblivious to his involvement because Ongpin appeared as a staunch ally of the administration. He was so good at such pretense he was appointed teniente de mestizos of Binondo for two years. Even during the early American colonial rule, Roman Ongpin remained active in the revolution until he was caught and imprisoned from December 6, 1900 to March 23,1901.

Probably the best place to join in and feel the revelries of the Chinese Lunar New Year in the Philippines is in Binondo, Manila.  I started my Chinatown trip by first stopping by the monument of Roman Ongpin. Roman Ongpin contributed financially to the Philippine Revolution and the succeeding Filipino-American War.  He was imprisoned twice, first by the Spaniards in 1896 and by the Americans in 1900. He is depicted in the monument holding an envelope, which was presumed to contain money for philanthropic or revolutionary purposes. Not long after and really not very surprising, an impetuous vandal hoping to find some treasure pried open the envelope in Ongpin’s hand.

Roman Ongpin Monument Onpin St. in front of the Binondo Church 28 February 1847-10 Dec 1912 List of historical markers in the Philippines nationalist and philanthropist and  Binondo Church, also known as Minor Basilica of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, Binondo, Manila

 I could see lots of Chinese/ Filipino Stablishment everywhere this place... all great restaurants I have here. When I was seeing, I always recall some about Philippine with the Roman Ongpin monument in our History.

The Filipino Chinese Friendship Arch welcomes to the different world of Chinatown, whom is lots that Roman Ongpin monument for support Filipino in here.

Mendiola Bridge (Don Chino Roces Bridge)

  ( City of Manila )

Mendiola Bridge, or to use its new name Don Chino Roces Bridge, has long been a venue of choice for ralliers inveighing against the incumbent President.

The bridge was renamed after Don Chino Roces to honor him for being an advocate of free speech and one of the leaders of the groups protesting the strong man rule of President Ferdinand Marcos. They often held rallies on the bridge and had experienced many “cannonization” there or in the vicinity courtesy of the fire department during the Marcos regime.

For protesters, Mendiola Bridge is an ideal rally site. It is within viewing distance of Gate 3 of Malacañang. The gate seen from Mendiola is the same gate which ralliers in the late ’60s rammed with a commandeered fire truck when they tried to storm Malacañang during a rally held at the bridge.

The Mendiola massacre, also called Black Thursday by some Filipino journalists, was an incident that took place in Mendiola Street, San Miguel, Manila, Philippines on January 22, 1987, in which state security forces violently dispersed a farmers' march to Malacañan Palace. Thirteen of the farmers were killed and many wounded when government anti-riot forces opened fire on them. The farmers were demanding fulfillment of the promises made regardingland reform during the Presidential campaign of Cory Aquino, and distribution of lands at no cost to beneficiaries.

I was feeling the touch hurt. Because of people many complain. It has become so serious that there is must  the people will be ousted from power and they are taking complain, visible role in trying to the problem.