Ang Republika Federal sg Kabisay-an (The Federal Republic of the Visayas)

Historical Facts obviously omitted or deliberately hidden in our School History Books
(Source: History Reborn"The Federal Republic of the Visayas" -by: dinggol a.divinagracia*June 12, 2007)

*That Spain had already formally surrendered to the Federal Republic of the Visayas even before Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo was proclaimed Philippine President in Malolos, Bulacan on January 23, 1899. That our Independent Visayan Republic, had never been under the authority and jurisdiction of Aguinaldo's "Katagalogan" Republic in Luzon.

excerpted: "...A paper written by Jose Manuel Velmonte, a research associate at the UP Third World Studies Center, found that the Visayan revolutionary elites not only had sophisticated political ideas but also resented attempts by Malolos to assert its authority. A Tagalog military expedition sent by Malolos to Panay to assert its presence was met with hostility. The Luzon force led by Generals Ananias Diocno and Leandro Fullon was regarded by the Visayan revolutionaries, led by the Visayan supremo, Gen. Martin Delgado, as an ''invasion'' force ..." (Source: Inquirer-1999- 06-13 "View of revolt in provinces spurs revision" By: Amando Doronila)

According to Dr. Luis C.Dery, an eminent Filipino Scholar: "Expounding the extent of Aguinaldo's Philippine Army; the Bangsamoro nation's Mindanao, Sulu, and the rest of its islands never fell under Aguinaldo's politico-military control and sovereignty. In fact as late as August 1898 much of northern Luzon, southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao remained outside of the control of Aguinaldo's Republic. Thus, several military expeditions were sent to these places to bring' them to recognize the First Philippine Republic."

*That the 1898 Treaty of Paris preliminaries, should not have included territories of the sovereign "Visayan Nation"; the confederation of both the Central and Western Visayas Cantonal Governments by virtue of Spain's formal surrender prior to this U.S. and Spain treaty of peace (Paris) and the $20-million buy-out. Spain had no more legal rights to sell. In legal parlance "nemodat quod non habet” -meaning “you cannot give what is not yours”. It states that the purchase of a possession from someone who has no ownership right to it also denies the purchaser any ownership title.

This diplomatic "Faux pas" that was supposed to be officially consummated and became legal and internationally binding only on APRIL 11, 1899 should, or rather must be rectified.
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*June 12, 1898 -Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed Philippine Independence from Spain in Kawit, Cavite --but never won the war against Spain, as explained in the infamous betrayal --the "Mock Battle of Manila of August 13, 1898".

*Nov. 6 & Dec. 23, 1898 -Spain formally surrendered to both; the Negros Republic that merged (Dec. 2, 1898) with the Federal Republic of the Visayas based in Iloilo (respectively)

excerpted: "...These two nations, from a purely legal point of view, are COMPLETELY LEGITIMATE UNTIL TODAY. This could imply that the Manila-based Tagalista-oriented Unitarian central government of the Philippines in the Visayas and Mindanao is an Occupational Government, that ultimately originated from an invalid Treaty of Paris...."

Dr. Jose P. Dacudao; National President -Save Our Languages thru Federalism Foundation (SOLFED), Inc.

*July 4, 1946 -The United States of America granted Philippine Independence on a silver platter with strings attached.

"True Independence could never be just self-proclaimed nor bestowed upon, it has to be won and duly achieved with dignity" -- DinggolAranetaDivinagracia (Founder: Ilonggo Nation Movement (INM) Global Network ..Dec. 25, 2005)

Dinggol is an Ilonggo Historian of modern times. He is a lover of nature and reform activist by profession; a genealogist by avocation, and an avid advocate of the Cooperative Movement and "Parliamentary" Federalism. He is, likewise, a duly registered Researcher at the U.S. Library of Congress in the nations capital --Washington D.C.

"It is rather speculative as it is without basis of history if we mean of "history" is that which had been written for us by the "tutas" or lackeys of our colonial and imperial masters.." -- Benjie Evicner Estuche (INM Co-Founder)

"Federalism is not the best way, it is the only way"..
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*When Christopher Columbus said that the world is round, people asked -What? and then they laughed.

*When the Wright brothers said they'll fly and soar the skies, people asked -How? and then they laughed.

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*When the Ilonggo Nation Movement (INM) Global Network announced its mission and vision, people did not even bother to ask, What? How? When? or Who? --They just laughed and laughed. *People are still laughing, ...but the laughter is fading!

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"ACTA DE CAPITULACION~1898" (The Formal Surrender Document)

"ACTA DE CAPITULACION~1898" (The Formal Surrender Document)
*Nov. 6 & Dec. 23, 1898 -Spain formally surrendered to both; the Negros Republic that merged (Dec. 2, 1898) with the Federal Republic of the Visayas based in Iloilo (respectively)
Ergo! we won our battle-scarred freedom and legitimate independence and became a sovereign nation. The "First" Republic in the whole of Asia, but was nipped-in-the bud by the "ugly" Americans. A diplomatic faux pas, a political blunder and a travesty of history! --DinggolAranetaDivinagracia~~~

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Saturday, August 22, 2009

Message from Iloilo City-Philippines

Reaction to: History Reborn - The Federal Republic of the Visayas
From: Ramiro F. Esteban
Subject: An eyewitness to our folk heroes
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I am an eyewitness to the long forgotten heroes of the Filipino-Spanish war.
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I am proud of my forefathers -- Cols. Emilio and Eduardo Esteban who were sent on a mission by the chief of staff of the Visayan Revolutionary Army, Gen Pablo S. Araneta who was the elder brother of Chief Justice Gregorio Araneta, the drafter of the MalolosConstitution.
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Gen. Pablo S. Araneta ( whom I affectionately called Lolo Bo ) was a daily visitor of my grandmothers, Consuelo, Pilar and Josefa Locsin Araneta, from the 20s until December1941. A glass of beer is set ready for him as he comes in at 9 after coming from the bank.
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He would scan the Spanish dailies, El Sol, El Tiempo and El Debate. After a sumptuos lunch he would take a nap and stay for the evening radio newscast in Spanish at 5. At his late age he was quick with his hands and an expert in "arnis".
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Ironically we lived at 161 Gen. Hughes St., the street that extends from the southwest corner of Plaza Libertad to Fort San Pedro.
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Pilar Araneta our paternal grandmother was the widow of Col Emilio Esteban.
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Salamat gid! Tioy Raming, sining mensaje mga imo ginpadala sadto. I was in Iloilo last Feb. 2008 when my mom passed away and was able to meet Cecile but neither you nor tita Emma personally. Basi sa Abril next year matigayod ina, kabay pa! ....matinahuron, dinggol.d~~~
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Thursday, August 20, 2009

Message from Oklahoma City-USA

From: Francis Benjamin E. efrancisbenjamin@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 11:43:28

agurang dinggol,
balik ron takon sa cyberspace. ti, maano ruman taton?
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(Response by email)

Ay abaw! Agurang Amin, nahidlaw man tamon kanimo bah!

What a coincidence! just a few days ago my internet access has also become relatively normal after more than a year under problematic condition. But now with a new wifi feature, i'll be able to conveniently resume moderating INM Banwa_Mo egroup and push through with the "Ang Pungsod Ilonggo" publication regularly.

Maano ruman taton? --ah ti ano fah! . . . kundi . . .Padayon ang Hublag Ilonggo !!!

Ang sa guihapon ... agurang dinggol~~~



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Message from Finland

(Sent thru Facebook.com)

"Hello! Agurang Dinggol kmzta taga Passi man tamon and proud to be a member of your INM.

For your information we have also Friendster Ilonggo Nation 27 members with respect kanimo nag pangayo man ko pahintulot nga mag butang grupo sa FS.

Thanks again. Mabuhay Ilonggo Nation....".

Oliver Panes Penaranda Decosto
Helsinki, Finland
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(Response by email)

Salamat gid! Oliver sang inyo pagbuylog sa aton kausa....Padayon! Ang hublag ilonggo.... All the best ...dinggol.d~~~.
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