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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Join the Last Laugh with us!

*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.

*When Jules Verne wrote someday man could travel below the seven seas and shall walk on the moon, people asked - When? and then they laughed.

*When John the Baptist prophesied the coming of the Lord, the Messiah, people asked -Who? and then they laughed.

*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!

Ang inyo alagad sa guihapon -DinggolAranetaDivinagracia~~

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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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Tuesday, October 23, 2018

The Power Behind the Throne (Kuno!)



 The Power Behind the Throne (Kuno!)

(By: DinggolAranetaDivinagracia - August 4, 2018)  

“Behind the success or failure of Filipino leaders; be it their family, close friends or their associates who had greatly influenced their fate for history was a Bisaya and/or an Ilonggo.” --dinggol.d~~~

* Mactan Chieftain Lapu Lapu a.k.a. Cilapulapo




Cebu King Rajah Humabon and Datu Zula collaborated with the Spaniards under Ferdinand Magellan to kill Lapu Lapu. In the ensuing battle of Mactan, Magellan was slain and Lapu Lapu became our foremost warrior hero for his bold armed resistance against foreign aggression and domination.

* Cebu King Datu Tupas Kamparang




Boholano leaders Datu Sikatuna and Datu Sigala, as token of friendship with Don Miguel Lopez de Legaspi performed the blood compact ritual.

Thereafter, they aided the conquistadores to invade Cebu. The Spanish led invasion was victorious and Datu Tupas agreed to pay tributes for protection from the victors. This was the first recorded "Protection Racket" in Philippine history.

The “El Adelantado” Miguel Lopez de Legspi then later established the first permanent Spanish settlement on the island of Cebu. Thus, began the colonization of the whole archipelago with the bible, the cross and the sword. King Tupas son by his wife Hupay was baptized as Carlos Tupas.

* Philippine National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal of Laguna




Graciano Lopez Jaena of Jaro in Iloilo City, together with Jose P. Rizal and Marcelo H. del Pilar composed the great triumvirate of the Propaganda Movement in Spain during the late 1800's. Lopez Jaena was the founder of the La Solidaridad, the organ of the propaganda movement that ignited the spark of the 1896 armed revolution against Spain.

* Katipunan Supremo Andres Bonifacio of Manila




In 1895, the Katipunan bought an old hand-press with the money generously donated by new KKK recruits Francisco del Castillo and Candido Iban of Aklan, then part of Capiz who returned to the country after working as shell and pearl divers in Australia with some lottery winnings. Later, they were both commissioned by the Supremo to organize a Katipunan chapter in their home province. Both were killed in action during the early part of the revolution.

* President Emilio Famy Aguinaldo of Kawit, Cavite




Don Gregorio Soriano Araneta, a Lawyer of Molo, Iloilo City as advised by Apolinario Mabini became the Secretary General of the Malolos Congress and led in framing the Constitution of the First Philippine Republic under General Emilio F. Aguinaldo as President. Later, Araneta became the first Philippine Secretary of Finance, Justice and Solicitor General under the American regime.

*President Manuel Luis Quezon of Tayabas (Now Quezon Province)




His Vice President was Sergio Osmeña of Cebu, while Jorge B. Vargas of Bago in Negros Occidental was his Executive Secretary. Vargas was one of the most loyal and trusted aide of the President that he was called by Bureaucrats and media as “Little President”.

President Quezon’s daughter, María Zenaida "Nini" Quezon -a widow re-married to Alberto Avanceña, son of Chief Justice Ramon Avanceña of Arevalo, Iloilo and Proserfina Abad of Leyte.

* President Sergio Osmeña of Cebu




The post WWII president who took over the reins of government on February 1945 was a Bisaya from Cebu of Chinese descent. His son Serging married an ilongga named Lourdes de la Rama, daughter of Don Esteban dela Rama of Molo, Iloilo City.

* President Jose P. Laurel of Tanauan, Batangas




World War II Japanese appointed President; a risky decision to accept a difficult position in a very precarious situation. His son Salvador "Doy" married Celia Diaz of the Bacolod Locsin Clan. And another son Mariano married Alice of the Iloilo Yulo Clan.

* President Manuel Acuña Roxas of Capiz




The capital Roxas City --of Capiz province in Panay island was named after him. He married Trinidad de Leon of Bulacan; hence, his Capizeña sweetheart, the ilongga operatic diva Jovita Fuentes was broken hearted and echoed her sentiments in the immortal ilonggo folk song “Ay ay kalisod, kalisod ining binaya-an..”





President Manuel A. Roxas son, the late Senator “Gerry” Roxas married Judy Araneta Araneta of the old rich Ilonggo family in Bago City, Negros Occidental.

* President Elpidio Rivera Quirino of Ilocus Sur




His Bisaya Senate President, Jose Avelino of Samar, one of the few Filipino politicians at that time censured for his dealings; in reply to question on widespread corruption in government, cynically asked, "What are we in power for? We are not hypocrites. Why should we pretend to be saints when in reality we are not? . . .

*President Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay of Iba, Zambales




Ramon Magsaysay was born in Iba, Zambales to Ezequiel Magsaysay, a blacksmith, and Perfecta del Fierro, a school teacher of Visayan descent. His daughter Milagros married Cezar Infante Valenzuela of Valladolid in Negros Occidental.

President Carlos P. Garcia of Bohol




A Bisaya from Talibon, Bohol. President Carlos P. Garcia’s administration was anchored in his austerity program. His bold attempt to boost the Philippines economic independence with the nationalistic "Filipino First Policy" caught the ire of Multi-National Giants and he lost the propaganda war against the big global Business interests.

*President Diosdado Macapagal of Pampanga




He entrusted Ilonggo Rufino“Feny”Gamboa Hechanova of Jaro in Iloilo City with the Cabinet positions of Executive Secretary, Finance Secretary, Press Secretary, and also Secretary of Trade and Industry... not necessarily in that order. Justice Calixto Zaldivar of Antique, likewise served as his Executive Secretary.

The family of this Pampangueño who styled himself as the “poor boy” from Lubao, evidently love ilonggos. His son the low-profile Arturo married Mariter Lacson Jalandoni of Iloilo City while small but terrible daughter Gloria married Mike Tuason Arroyo of Binalbagan, Negros Occidental. 

 *President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos of Ilocus Norte




After a whirlwind courtship he married the Visayan Beauty, the Rose of Tacloban City, Leyte named Imelda who belong to the Romualdez clan. Their son BongBong Marcos married Lawyer Liza Cacho Araneta of the Araneta clan - Negros Branch while their youngest daughter Irene married Greggy, a scion of the Araneta clan-Iloilo Branch.

Under his administration served, the "Yin and Yang" of the Salas-Montinola cousins of Negros, namely; Roberto "Nonoy Bobby" Benedicto and Rafael "Toto Cay" Salas, who also both belong to the Araneta bloodline.

*President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino of Tarlac




When "Ninoy" became a dream and "Cory" the reality after Ilonggo Prelate Jaime Cardinal Sin incited EDSA-I revolt, she depended to the ilonggos; Franklin M. Drilon as her Executive Secretary; Justice Raul M. Gonzales as Tanodbayan (Ombudsman) and Solicitor General Frank Chavez of Bacolod to face the tentacles of the deposed dictator. 

President Fidel Valdez Ramos of Pangasinan




Married to the dainty and demure Ilongga Amelita Jara Martinez of Lapaz, Iloilo City. Mr. "Tabako" was a principal figure in toppling his second cousin Ferdinand’s dictatorial regime. Our Inday Meriam and many others, however, are still doubtful of Apo Fidel V. Ramos "Brown-Out" presidency.

* President Joseph Ejercito Estrada of San Juan, Metro Manila


His favorite connection, among others is his "Guiding Lady" from Bacolod City --Guia Gomez, now Mayor of San Juan City in Metro Manila. Their son J.V. Ejercito now serves as Senator. Erap’s only daughter with Dra. Loi, Jacqueline "Jackie Estrada" Ejercito’s estranged husband was Manuel "Beaver" Lopez Jr. a scion of the super rich ilonggo Lopez family.

*President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo of Pampanga

 



Her first and only Gentleman is Miguel “Mike” Tuason Arroyo of Binalbagan, Negros Occidental. Mike is a great grandson of 1898 revolutionary leader and the only Presidente of the short - lived Negros Republic; Gen. Aniceto Ledesma Lacson and his first wife Rosario Emilia Araneta.

Her ardent backer was the late ilonggo Justice Secretary Raul M. Gonzales and her defenders in Congress were the Defensors of Iloilo. While with "Joc-Joc" Bolante of Capiz, a thorn in her throat.

*President Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Cojuangco Aquino






His Senate President was Ilonggo Franklin Drilon who was greatly instrumental in the rapid growth of Iloilo both in economic and in infrastructure development in recent years. President Noynoy Aquino’s Executive Secretary was Bisayan Paquito Ochoa from Samar.

*President Rodrigo Roa Duterte of Davao City in Mindanao




He appointed several Ilonggo as members of his Cabinet. For whatever reason, however, many were not able to continue their role as his official family members in Malacañang.

Namely: Perfecto Yasay as Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary; Ismael “Mike” Sueño as Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary; Manny Piñol as Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary; Gina Lopez as Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ; and Ms. Judy Taguiwalo as Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary.

Communist Party of the Philippines Founder Jose Maria Sison







Even Filipino leadership on the opposite side of the political spectrum, NDF-CPA-NPA Jose Maria "Joma" Sison; has the ilonggo conjugal ex-clergy, Father Luis Jalandoni and Sister Coni Ledesma who also literally calls the shots.

 Antonio “Tony” Meloto - Gawad Kalinga Founder

 

Today, a ray of "Hope" is conspicuously glowing over the horizon that might revolutionize Filipino society. This was yet initiated by another modest ilonggo Antonio P. Meloto of Molo, Iloilo City and Negros Occidental.

Tony has effectively started rekindle the inherent Filipino trait; the "Bayanihan Spirit" as Founder and Executive Director of GAWAD KALINGA.

GK is making waves throughout the Philippines and supported not only by concerned Filipino expatriates but also by benevolent groups worldwide.

There must be something about the Bisaya and/or Ilonggo that makes them "Click!"

Ano ayhan? . . . Ay AMBOT! ~~~





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