El Presidente - A Timeline

Well If they managed to get Teodoro Plata from Fort Santiago during the Katipunan's Raid, he might get a position in Rizal's government. He was minister of War in the katipunan before he was captured. He was a law student before he was captured

Enrique Pacheco was a clerk and was the minister of finance in Bonifacio's Katipunan.

Other notable Katipuneros are
Emilio Jacinto - Law Student - From Bulacan
Pio Valenzuela - Doctor - ???
Artemio Ricarte - ??? - A makapili, one of the people who insist on killing Bonifacio after the debacle in Cavite.
 
Chapter Nine: Bloodbath at Pasong Santol

23rd of March, 1897. While General Edilberto Evangelista oversees the construction of defenses at Pasong Santol, he received a letter from Imus, signed by the President of the Revolutionary Government. He is being summoned for some "unclear reasons". Curious, Evangelista immediately depart to Imus, leaving the command of the troops to General Crispulo Aguinaldo.

Evangelista arrives at Imus by noon, and is surprised to see Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio greeting him personally. Afterwards, he is then informed of the events in the past few days. When asked about the situation on the battlefront, he answered that it is "becoming very dangerous". He suggested that the government should evacuate Imus and relocate to a much safer place.

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On the next day, General Jose de Lachambre finally resume their northward advance to Imus. By 9:00 am, they reach Pasong Santol. After seeing its defenses, the Spanish commander instructed the artillery battery to pound the rebels into rubble.

At the same time, Aguinaldo[1] received news from the scouts about a large Spanish force reaching their positions. Predicting that they will use their cannons to destroy them, he instructed his troops to withdraw to their hiding spots, out of the range of the enemy artillery. Minutes later, the cannons roared and began to rain down hell on them.

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A Spanish cannon aimed towards Pasong Santol.

After almost 20 minutes of bombardment, Lachambre ordered his forces to advance, confident that most of the rebels are wiped out. As they march further into the zigzag trail, they are suddenly hit by large explosions. Unknown to the Spaniards, Aguinaldo instructed his men to place their own artillery in different concealed strategic places along Pasong Santol. Their plan is to lure the Spanish troops inside the pass then pound them into oblivion. Lachambre is definitely caught off guard by this attack. After a few minutes of cannon barrages, the revolutionaries fired their rifles upon the colonial soldiers. A fierce close quarters battle ensues.

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Concealed Filipino troops exchanging fire with their Spanish counterparts at Pasong Santol.

Amidst the battle, General Antonio Zabala and his men stumble upon Aguinaldo's own troops. A duel began between the two commanders. According to an eyewitness account:
While we prepare our rifles, we were surprised to see some Spanish soldiers running towards us. One of them, I figured, was an officer. He called us out to surrender. Kapitan Pulong then proceeds to fire his pistol at them. We spread out to fight. Then I saw the officer drew his saber running towards Kapitan Pulong, who immediately blocks it with his bolo. They dueled for a few minutes, until Kapitan Pulong landed a hit on the officer's right arm, then he stabs his bolo on the Spaniard's stomach. While waiting for his death, the officer ackowledges our captain as a good swordsman. Our captain returned the complement. Kapitan Pulong then took the dead officer's saber. The other cazadores who saw the whole fight immediately retreated.
After Lachambre received the news of Zabala's death, and in the face of mounting casualties, he decides to retreat from the battlefield. Both sides suffered enormous casualties. But nonetheless, the Katipuneros managed to defend Pasong Santol. They just bought more precious time for the revolutionary government to evacuate.

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Back at Imus, Rizal, Bonifacio, Baldomero Aguinaldo and Evangelista discussed the overall situation. Bonifacio suggests a renewed offensive in Manila. But Aguinaldo argued that Cavite must be secured before they conduct an offensive at the capital. Rizal favored Aguinaldo's suggestion, as he told Bonifacio that he favor the need to secure the countryside before they proceed to Manila, because it will show the other provinces that the revolution isn't just centered on Manila, but a nationwide effort. Evangelista suggest diversionary offensives at Laguna and Batangas. Since Paciano Rizal's forces are already preparing for another attack in Laguna, that leaves Batangas as the place of concern. Aguinaldo suggested a Batangueño general to lead an army to take the province - Miguel Malvar.

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[1] I'll now address the other Aguinaldos by their surname, since Emilio is dead already.
 
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@caloysky

Polavieja had Plata executed by December 31 so the Katipunan won't have a chance to rescue him.

Jacinto is in Morong, preparing for an offensive. He's going to be Bonifacio's 2nd in command in the upcoming battles.

I forgot about Pacheco, to be honest. :D

I have plans for Valenzuela. And it involves Mindanao.

And Ricarte's going to be a general in the Army. That's all for him right now.
 
@caloysky

Polavieja had Plata executed by December 31 so the Katipunan won't have a chance to rescue him.

Jacinto is in Morong, preparing for an offensive. He's going to be Bonifacio's 2nd in command in the upcoming battles.

I forgot about Pacheco, to be honest. :D

I have plans for Valenzuela. And it involves Mindanao.

And Ricarte's going to be a general in the Army. That's all for him right now.

He actually meant for Plata to be rescued in the same moment as the rescue day of Rizal. That is if you can retcon that Katipunan raid that rescued Rizal, maybe you can have Plata too.

Though that maybe too much to be given unfortunately.
 
He actually meant for Plata to be rescued in the same moment as the rescue day of Rizal. That is if you can retcon that Katipunan raid that rescued Rizal, maybe you can have Plata too.

Though that maybe too much to be given unfortunately.

I know that, but unfortunately ITTL, Plata can't be saved. I think it's too much for the Fort Santiago raiders to rescue 2 prisoners successfully. They're not Navy SEALs.
 
Well, RFH, we are not looking for a Philippine superpower world here.

By the way, did the native principalia and the colonial administration already got word of Rizal's escape and then leading a revolutionary government?

God, with Rizal around leading it, I'm sure the islands are even more rebellious.
 
Well, RFH, we are not looking for a Philippine superpower world here.

By the way, did the native principalia and the colonial administration already got word of Rizal's escape and then leading a revolutionary government?

God, with Rizal around leading it, I'm sure the islands are even more rebellious.
IKR? :D Just blame my active wishful thinking lately, I have Sting Strawberry to partly blame. :p

And smart, don't forget smart! :D Rizal brains and Bonifacio brawns are what makes up for our ideal Philippine Archipelago. :cool:
 
Chapter Ten: Revolution in the North - Part 1

14th of January, 1897. Manuel Tinio is lying on the ground resting. His men are also doing the same. They just eluded the pursuing Spaniards once again. They've been doing so in the past few weeks. Ever since leaving his hometown of Aliaga he, and band of insurgents, have been living the life of a nomad.

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Manuel Tinio

Tinio then begins to recall the recent events that lead to this predicament. It all started at Cabiao, when a rebel army, led by Mariano Llanera, attacked the government office. They were initially successful, but the reprisal came rather quickly. Sending thousands of cazadores, the Spaniards immediately crushed the uprising, forcing them to scatter. There hasn't been any news about Tinio's commander, until a few days ago. Llanera is either in Pampanga or Tarlac, organizing revolutionary movements.

Tinio is suddenly distracted by the appearance of one of his scouts, who reported to him about a Spanish detachment marching near their hideout. The young colonel, thinking that they are hunting for him, immediately assembles his men to prepare for another fighting retreat.

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Meanwhile, a Spanish battalion, led by a captain named Juan Cervantes[1], is marching through a forest. They are heading north to support their fellow soldiers in pacifying the rebelling provinces. Accompanying them is a cavalry squadron headed by Captain Eduardo Chavez[2]. This is the first time that the Spaniards employ their cavalry in quelling rebellions, a sign that they are finally taking the Katipunan seriously.

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Tinio's group has just finished setting up an ambush, and now waiting for the enemy to pass. Gripping his pistol, Tinio holds his breath, as they see the incoming Spanish troops. Once they're within range, they opened fire. Several cazadores fell after the first salvo, prompting Cervantes to prepare for a battle. The remaining infantrymen fired back at Tinio's men, starting a long and grueling shootout.

Several minutes later, casualties started to mount, mostly from the Spanish side. Tinio and his band proves to be an elusive target. But their luck suddenly ran out, as the cavalry suddenly charged behind Tinio's line. Some of them evaded the attack, the others, not so lucky. After seeing that his position is now compromised, Tinio finally calls for a retreat. Chavez commanded a pursuit. But after minutes of chasing, Tinio's brigade suddenly "disappears".

Tinio's brigade continued their hit-and-run strategy against the Spanish army, appearing in different towns in Nueva Ecija and northern Bulacan, for the next three months, until they finally link up with the Katipunan forces in Bulacan and Morong.

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Some random questions to my readers:

1. Should I involve Latin America in this TL?

2. Does "Armada de Filipinas" sounds badass enough?
 
Some random questions to my readers:

1. Should I involve Latin America in this TL?

2. Does "Armada de Filipinas" sounds badass enough?
Nigel Uno: You may, especially Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, etc... :D

ABS-CBN Dos: I'm thinking of "Wings of Freedom" ((from Shingeki no Kyojin!)), "Alas de Libertad". I know that "Filipinas" isn't mentioned, but... Just because... :p
 
Nigel Uno: You may, especially Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, etc... :D

ABS-CBN Dos: I'm thinking of "Wings of Freedom" ((from Shingeki no Kyojin!)), "Alas de Libertad". I know that "Filipinas" isn't mentioned, but... Just because... :p

1. Cuba is excluded. They still have their own business to take care of come 1898.

2. I was talking about the Navy. But nice suggestions, by the way. I may ask you for a cool name of the Latin American volunteer brigade later on.
 
1. Cuba is excluded. They still have their own business to take care of come 1898.

2. I was talking about the Navy. But nice suggestions, by the way. I may ask you for a cool name of the Latin American volunteer brigade later on.
Nigel Uno: But of course we all know that. :p

ABS-CBN Dos: Scouting Legion ((again from Shingeki no Kyojin!))/Legión de Exploración. Sorry, I'm running out of ideas, LOL :cool:
 
Chapter Eleven: The Revolution in the North - Part 2

January 1897. Bulacan is in chaos. After several skirmishes in the past two months, the Katipuneros of the province decided to at least initiate some major offensives. But as usual, the main problem is the shortage of firearms. General Isidro Torres has no choice but to conduct simultaneous raids on different arsenals across Bulacan. He then remembers the recent incident in Caloocan. A handful of men successfull raided the firearms depot heavily guarded by Spanish troops. These men were led by a woman, the sole female commander of Katipunan, named Trinidad Tecson. Torres had seen her last year, when they accompanied General Mariano Llanera onto the battles in Nueva Ecija. Tecson's fighting skills are topnotch, and her zeal is exemplary, very uncommon amongst women. Just the thought of dueling her made the general shiver for a bit. So he assigned the female revolutionary to command an army to spread the rebellion throughout the remaining towns and districts of Bulacan, particularly San Ildefonso, San Miguel de Mayumo and Biak-na-Bato. At first it was a success, but after a major Spanish counter-attack they are forced to retreat once again. As a result, Bulacan remain under the Spanish Crown.

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January 23, 1897. The province of Tarlac is under martial law, although it is rather a peaceful place. General Francisco Macabulos, however, is currently assembling an army to finally begin the revolution in his home province. Gaining support from the principalias, he managed to rally as many men & weapons as he could for the cause. But this isn't enough, Macabulos thought. The Katipuneros plan to attack La Paz, where a large stockpile of rifles are kept. Tommorow, Tarlac will get its first taste of the Revolution.

The next day, almost 7000 men armed with bolos, spears, and a few rifles began to attack the government buildings in La Paz. The initial surprise caught the guardia civil, and they were slaughtered as a result. Later on the colonial forces finally caught up and reorganized counter-attacks. But in the end, the rebels overwhelmed them. They seized large amounts of firearms, that will later on be useful in the upcoming battles. Macabulos is hailed as a hero because of this victory.

The rebellion soon spread like wildfire across Tarlac. And by July 1897, all of the province will be fully liberated from the Spanish hands.
 
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Chapter Twelve: Battles of Batangas - Part 1

On April 1, 1897 Rizal apnd the rest of the provisionary government left Imus for Maragondon, in the wake of Jose de Lachambre's advance towards the town. But it took the Spanish several days of engagements with the rearguard elements of General Edilberto Evangelista before they finally entered Imus on April 9. Four days later, Cavite Nuevo fell to the Spanish troops.

Despite the recent successes, Governor-General Camilo de Polavieja is called back to Madrid. Historians believed that the reason for this is the Spanish government is quite disturbed by his policies in the Philippines which may further complicate the detoriating situation on the islands. Lachambre was recalled to Manila to act as interim Governor, leaving General Basilio Agustin to continue the suppression of the insurgency.

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On April 17, as the revolutionaries settled in Maragondon, Andres Bonifacio gathered all the commanders of Katipunan in the first ever war council. As they discuss about the current situation of the war, most generals voiced their concern about the prevailing uncoordinated offensives as the main reason of their recent defeats. They urged Bonifacio to link up the territories held by them in order to stabilize to war front. Bonifacio then remembered Baldomero Aguinaldo's suggestion: an attack on Batangas. The commanders agreed to the said proposal.

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From left to right: Juan Cailles, Miguel Malvar & Vito Belarmino

Miguel Malvar received a letter from Maragondon. He's been ordered to head to the hills of Tagaytay to lead an army to fight in his home province, much to his joy. Baldomero was left to take charge of the rebel camp in Indang.

After a day of travel, Malvar reached Tagaytay where he met his co-commanders Juan Cailles and Vito Belarmino. As all available men and supplies started to pour in, the three generals began to devise the strategy to liberate Batangas. On April 17, the 30,000-strong rebel force invaded Talisay, where they quickly overran the surprised Spanish force. On the 20th, Cailles and Malvar split their forces, with the former driving westwards capturing Nasugbu on the April 22. On the other hand Malvar's forces were slowed down by stiff Spanish resistance, but nonetheless Calaca fell to the Filipinos on the 23rd.

On the next day, Malvar pushed further east, but encountered strong opposition at Taal. It took a combined effort from Malvar and Cailles (who recently captured all of western Batangas) to finally broke through Taal on the 26th, with the Spanish pushed back to San Nicolas. Cailles, correctly predicting a breakout, immediately atacked Sta. Teresita, completely isolating the beleaguered Spaniards. Seeing his position as untenable, Major Eduardo Fernandez[1] finally surrendered on April 28.

Continuing the offensive, Malvar began a daring campaign to reach Rosario, cutting off Lipa from the rest of Batangas. In the north, Belarmino crossed Tanauan, engaging a 10,000 strong Spanish contingent. It began as a fierce battle lasting for four days. But uprisings in the nearby towns hampered the Spaniards, causing the battle to end in favor of the revolutionaries. The Battle of Tanauan opened the way to Sto. Tomas, Malvar's hometown, taking the town without much resistance. At the start May, Malvar, with reinforcements from Cailles' forces, fought their way through San Jose and Ibaan. They successfully reached Rosario on May 4, completely cutting off Lipa from Batangan. The 3 general's expected Lipa to surrender. But to their dismay, the Spanish force there won't be giving up their hold on the municipio yet. This set the stage for the Siege of Lipa.

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