Episode 2 of 2

Balintawak Claim

When
August 25, 1896
Where
Balintawak
Part of
Cry of Pugad Lawin initiates the Philippine Revolution

Alternative accounts place the Cry in Balintawak on August 25, 1896. This contradicts the Pugad Lawin narrative.

Olegario Díaz stated the Cry took place in Balintawak on August 25, 1896. Historian Teodoro Kalaw wrote it occurred in Kangkong, Balintawak, in late August. Santiago Álvarez claimed it happened in Bahay Toro on August 24.

Sources

  1. Cry of Pugad Lawin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05

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