30 November, 1863

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TODAY IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY

Andres Bonifacio, the Father of the Philippine Revolution and one of the founders of the Katipunan, was born in Tondo, Manila to Santiago Bonifacio and Catalina de Castro.

Orphaned at the age of 14, he had to take on the task of caring for his younger brothers and sisters, being the eldest of six children. He quit schooling to look for ways to support his family. While not fortunate to have a formal education, Andres educated himself by reading books through a lamp light at his house.

Aguinaldo’s men executed Bonifacio in the mountains of Maragondon, Cavite on May 10, 1897.

(Ref: Philippine News Agency archives; Photo from lavdiaz.com/the-great-desaparecido/about-andres-bonifacio/)

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