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TODAY IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY:

Santiago Alvarez, former revolutionary general and a founder and honorary president of the first directorate of the Nacionalista Party, was born in Imus, Cavite.

He was known as Kidlat ng Apoy (Lightning of Fire) because of his inflamed bravery and dedication as commander in the battle of Dalahican, Cavite. He was popularly acclaimed the “Hero of the Battle of Dalahican”.

The Nacionalista Party, the oldest political party in the Philippines, was founded in 1907.

(Ref: Philippine News Agency)

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