The First Philippine Republic, also known as the Malolos Republic, stands as a monumental period in Philippine history. Born from the fires of the Philippine Revolution against Spain and tragically short-lived due to the Philippine-American War, it represented the Filipino people’s first attempt at establishing a truly independent and sovereign nation. While the life of…
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Emilio Aguinaldo: From Revolutionary Leader to First Philippine President
The story of the Philippines’ journey from Spanish colony to an independent nation is rich with figures who dedicated their lives to freedom. Among the most prominent is Emilio Aguinaldo, a man whose path led him from the battlefields of the Philippine Revolution against Spain to the presidential seat of the nascent republic, and then through…
Apolinario Mabini’s True Decalogue: A Moral Code for the Philippine Republic
The late 19th century was a time of immense change and fervent hope in the Philippines. After centuries under Spanish colonial rule, the flames of revolution had been ignited, and a new nation was struggling to be born. In this crucible of conflict and aspirations, leaders emerged not only on the battlefield but also in…
Apolinario Mabini: Life, Ideas, and Enduring Legacy of the Brains of the Philippine Republic
Apolinario Mabini remains one of the most significant, yet perhaps sometimes overlooked, figures in Philippine history. Often referred to as the “Brains of the Revolution” or, more accurately, the “Brains of the Republic,” his influence on the nascent First Philippine Republic was profound and far-reaching. More than just a political advisor, Mabini was a deep…
What Was the First Philippine Republic? A Simple Guide to Its History and Meaning
The First Philippine Republic holds a special place in the history of the Philippines. It was the very first time Filipinos attempted to establish a truly independent government for their nation, breaking free from centuries of foreign rule. Often called the Malolos Republic because its capital was in Malolos, Bulacan, this republic was a crucial step in…