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Historical marker honors 1896 Battle of Imus in Cavite
The National Historical Institute unveiled a commemorative landmark at the Cuartel of Imus to recognize a pivotal engagement during the Philippine Revolution. The September 3 dedication honors the assault led by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo and Col. Jose Tagle against Spanish forces.
LSN Philippines ·
A historical landmark was installed at the Cuartel of Imus in Cavite on September 3 to commemorate the "Labanan sa Imus," a significant military engagement that took place during the Philippine Revolution.
The marker recognizes the September 1, 1896 attack mounted by forces under Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo and Col. Jose Tagle against Spanish friars and members of the Guardia Civil who had sought shelter in the Casa Hacienda. The assault represented an important moment in the early stages of Filipino resistance against colonial rule.
The National Historical Institute's installation of the landmark underscores the historical importance of the engagement and its role in the broader revolutionary movement that would reshape the Philippine archipelago during the late 19th century.