Historical Calendar. National Historical Institute, Manila, 1996.



12 November



1611

The King orders Governor Silva to restrain, as prudently as possible, the arrogance of the religious; to check evasions of commercial laws and to pass certain regulations regarding the Mexican trade; to continue to forbid the Japanese from residing the islands; and to stop the military training of Filipinos.

1751

Death Fray Juan Arrechederra who became Governor in September 21, 1745, quelled the insurrection in Batangas, and fortified Manila and Cavite against the English.

1835

At the first meeting of the second session of the Spanish Cortes, D. Juan Francisco Lecaros and D. Andres Garcia Camba, representatitives-elect from the Philippines, present their credentials.

1839

Birth of Mariano Sevilla, clergyman, educator, religious writer, founder of the Colegio de la Sagrada Familia, publisher editor of El Catolico Filipino, in Sta. Ines, Bulacan, Bulacan.  Died on November 23, 1923.

1889

The Becerra law, named after the overseas Minister (Ministro de Ultramar), is approved.  It gives to the towns of Cebu, Iloilo, Jaro, Batangas, Albay, Nueva Caceres, and Vigan the right to organize Ayuntamiento similar to those of the municipalities of Spain.

1898

A provisional government is established by the inhabitants in Negros with Aniceto Lacson, President; and Jose Luis Luzuriaga, Vice-President; and Jose Luis Luzuriaga, Vice-President of the Congress in Negros.

1899

Tarlac is captured by the American forces.

A council of war is held at Bayambang, Pangasinan, to decide the continuation of the Philippine-American War through guerilla warfare.  It is attended by General Emilio Aguinaldo and other Filipino military leaders.

1943

The U.S. Congress passes Joint Resolution No. 25 extending the terms of office of the President and Vice-President of the Commonwealth until the President of the United States shall have proclaimed the restoration of constitutional processes and the normal functions of the government in the Philippines.


10 November



1871

Birth of Juan Cailles, soldier, politician, in Nasugbu, Batangas.  Died on June 28, 1951.

1896

Candido Tria Tirona, revolutionary general, secretary of war in the Magdalo revolutionary council, dies in action during the Battle of Binakayan, at Kawit, Cavite.

1899

Filipinas Ante Europa, a newspaper published in Madrid with Isabelo de los Reyes as editor, comes out for the first time.

1900

Lt. Colonel John S. Mallory, military attaché in Peking reports to the Secretary of War that the Hongkong Committee has, as of October 1900, the following arms ready for delivery to the Philippine Government: 5,000 rifles, 2,000 revolvers, 3,000 swords, 50,000 rounds of ammunition, thirty guns, four tons of gunpowder, and 100 bombs.

1902

Puerto Galera is made capital of the province of Mindoro by Public Act No. 500.

Captain Robert G. Ofley is appointed first American Civil Governor of Mindoro.

Public Act No. 499 is passed by the Philippine Commission annexing the province of Marinduque to the province of Tayabas.

1906

The Governor-General is authorized to free prisoners on parole.


8 November



1616

Fr. Bernardo de Santa Catalina, one of the first Dominican missionaries who arrived in Manila, dies in Lal-loc, Nueva Segovia.

1762

British forces capture Pasig after  occupying Manila.

1899

San Jose, Nueva Ecija is captured by the American troops without any resistance.

1947

The first election under the Republic is held for local officials and eight senators.


12 November


1611

The King orders Governor Silva to restrain, as prudently as possible, the arrogance of the religious; to check evasions of commercial laws and to pass certain regulations regarding the Mexican trade; to continue to forbid the Japanese from residing the islands; and to stop the military training of Filipinos.

1751

Death Fray Juan Arrechederra who became Governor in September 21, 1745, quelled the insurrection in Batangas, and fortified Manila and Cavite against the English.

1835

At the first meeting of the second session of the Spanish Cortes, D. Juan Francisco Lecaros and D. Andres Garcia Camba, representatitives-elect from the Philippines, present their credentials.

1839

Birth of Mariano Sevilla, clergyman, educator, religious writer, founder of the Colegio de la Sagrada Familia, publisher editor of El Catolico Filipino, in Sta. Ines, Bulacan, Bulacan. Died on November 23, 1923.

1889


The Becerra law, named after the overseas Minister (Ministro de Ultramar), is approved. It gives to the towns of Cebu, Iloilo, Jaro, Batangas, Albay, Nueva Caceres, and Vigan the right to organize Ayuntamiento similar to those of the municipalities of Spain.

1898

A provisional government is established by the inhabitants in Negros with Aniceto Lacson, President; and Jose Luis Luzuriaga, Vice-President; and Jose Luis Luzuriaga, Vice-President of the Congress in Negros.

1899

Tarlac is captured by the American forces.
A council of war is held at Bayambang, Pangasinan, to decide the continuation of the Philippine-American War through guerilla warfare. It is attended by General Emilio Aguinaldo and other Filipino military leaders.

1943

The U.S. Congress passes Joint Resolution No. 25 extending the terms of office of the President and Vice-President of the Commonwealth until the President of the United States shall have proclaimed the restoration of constitutional processes and the normal functions of the government in the Philippines.


11 November



1779

Fray Miguel Garcia, Bishop of Nueva Segovia, dies at Vigan.

1849

Governor Narciso Claveria decrees a change of Filipino surnames to Spanish surnames

1858

Birth of General Martin Teofilo Delgado, revolutionary leader in Visayas and Mindanao, in Santa Barbara, Iloilo.  Died on November 12, 1918.

1896

General Aguinaldo repulses the Spanish forces in the Battle of Binakayan, Kawit, Cavite.  It was one of the greatest victories won by the Filipinos during the Revolution.

1902

A commission is created to secure, organize and conduct an exhibit of Philippine products, manufactures, art, ethnology and education at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, in 1904.

1909

Inauguration of Governor-General William Cameron Forbes.

1941

Manuel L. Quezon and Sergio Osmeña are re-elected President and Vice-President of the Philippines, respectively, in the Second Commonwealth election.

1944

The U.S. Carrier Task Force attacks Ormoc Bay, Leyte.


10 November



1871

Birth of Juan Cailles, soldier, politician, in Nasugbu, Batangas.  Died on June 28, 1951.

1896

Candido Tria Tirona, revolutionary general, secretary of war in the Magdalo revolutionary council, dies in action during the Battle of Binakayan, at Kawit, Cavite.

1899

Filipinas Ante Europa, a newspaper published in Madrid with Isabelo de los Reyes as editor, comes out for the first time.

1900

Lt. Colonel John S. Mallory, military attaché in Peking reports to the Secretary of War that the Hongkong Committee has, as of October 1900, the following arms ready for delivery to the Philippine Government: 5,000 rifles, 2,000 revolvers, 3,000 swords, 50,000 rounds of ammunition, thirty guns, four tons of gunpowder, and 100 bombs.

1902

Puerto Galera is made capital of the province of Mindoro by Public Act No. 500.

Captain Robert G. Ofley is appointed first American Civil Governor of Mindoro.

Public Act No. 499 is passed by the Philippine Commission annexing the province of Marinduque to the province of Tayabas.

1906

The Governor-General is authorized to free prisoners on parole.


9 November



1774

King Charles II promulgates a royal ordering the secularization of all parishes as soon as they become vacant.

1827

Birth of Teodora Alonzo, mother of Dr. Jose Rizal.  Died on August 23, 1991.

1855

Birth of General Mariano Llanera, revolutionary general, and leader of the "first cry of Neuva Ecija," in Cabiao Nueva Ecija.  Died on September 19, 1942.

1861

Birth of Teodoro R. Yangco, shipping man, business magnate, philanthropist, in San Antonio, Zambales.  Died April 20, 1939.

1892

Ramon Basa, second President of the Katipunan, is initiated into this organization, adopting the symbolic name Liwanag.

1926

Governor Leonard Wood abolishes the Board of Control on the ground that it is unconstitutional since its powers properly belong only to the Chief Executive.

1937

The Institute of National Language recommends Tagalog to the basis of the national language.


8 November



1616

Fr. Bernardo de Santa Catalina, one of the first Dominican missionaries who arrived in Manila, dies in Lal-loc, Nueva Segovia.

1762

British forces capture Pasig after  occupying Manila.

1899

San Jose, Nueva Ecija is captured by the American troops without any resistance.

1947

The first election under the Republic is held for local officials and eight senators.


7 November


1751

Don Pedro Enriquez, an auditor of the Royal Audiencia of the Philippine Islands, reports what he has done for the pacification of the villages of Taguig, Hagonoy, Parañaque, Bacoor, Cavite Viejo, which revolted due to agrarian troubles: the proclamation of a general pardon and a promise that their complaints will be heard and justice done.

1891

La Ilustracion Filipina publishes its first issue with eight pages and a four-page cover, in two columns in cuarto. The founder is Jose de Zaragosa.

1898

The liberators of Negros, assembled in Bacolor, promulgate a constitution and establish the Provisional Revolutionary Government with Aniceto Lacson, President; Juan Araneta, Secretary of War; Eusebio Luzuriaga, Secretary of Treasury; Simeon Lizares, Secretary of Interior; Nicolas Golez, Secretary of Fomento; Antonio Jayme, Secretary of Justice; Agustin Amenablar, Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce; and Melecio Severino, Executive Secretary.

1899

General Lloyd Wheaton lands on Lingayen beach to cut off the retreat of General Emilio Aguinaldo.

1901

The Liberal Party meets in Manila affirming its annexationist policy.

1918

The Philippine Legislature passes a concurrent resolution creating a Commission of Independence for the purpose of studying ways and means of securing independence.


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