Episode 3 of 5
Declaration of Independence
- When
- 28 May 1899
- Where
- Zamboanga City
Álvarez declared Zamboanga's independence from the Spanish Empire on May 28, 1899.
Following the evacuation of Spanish forces, Álvarez declared the territory's independence. He became the republic's first and only genuinely elected president, serving until November 1899.
Sources
- Republic of Zamboanga Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-19
- Zamboanga City Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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