Centennial Commemorative

War Centennial Commemoration

President 'Erap' Leads Centennial Rites

FIL-AMERICAN WAR CENTENNIAL. President 'Erap' Estrada and Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo lead wreath-laying ceremony in front of a marker at San Juan Bridge where the Filipino-American War broke out 100 years ago [February 4, 1899]. The affair was attended by United States Ambassador Thomas Hubbard and Philippine government officials led by Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado, Tourism Secretary Gemma Cruz-Araneta, Rep. Jose Mari Gonzales, Manila Mayor Lito Atienza, and San Juan Mayor 'Jingoy' Estrada. (Photo by Rudy Liwanag). Manila Bulletin, February 5, 1999.

Centennial Symposium at U.P. Manila

Photo shows Ms. Helen N. Mendoza, Ph.D., Board Member, Green Forum Philippines for the Protection of the Environment, delivering her speech as guest speaker of the Philippine-American War centennial symposium held at the University of the Philippines, College of Arts and Sciences, on February 4, 1999.

Commemorative cartoon created by the Pi Sigma Fraternity of the University of the Philippines, College of Arts for use as backdrop of the Centennial Commemorative Symposium. The two fighting cocks symbolizes the irreconcilable forces of Filipino nationalism and American imperialism that made war inevitable.

'Forgotten War' Remembered By A Small Town

If the whole world have forgotten the Philippine War for Independence, a small town and its public officials did not. On February 1, 1999, the Sanggunian Bayan (Municipal Council) of Antequera, Bohol, Philippines passed SB.Res.99-35 commemorating the Independence War to make sure that the historical event is remembered in its annual anniversary.

At left is a photo taken on February 1, 1999 showing the members of the Sangguniang Bayan (Municipal Council) of Antequera, Bohol in their weekly legislative session. From left to right are: 1) Jose Mario Pahang, 2) Tirso Mascarinas, 3) Jaime Quibel, 4) Asterio Coquilla, sponsor of the resolution, 5) Cecilia Rebosura, 6) Bienvenido Rebusora, Town Vice Mayor, 7) Samuel Rebosura, Town Mayor, invited as session guest 8) Eustacio Villas, Municipal Secretary, 9) Joel Rebusora, 10) Cresencia Abucay, 11) Engacio Gementiza, and 12) Rufino Loquere (front right). Not in photo is SB member Benjamina Rebosura.

SB.RES.99-35

Republic of the Philippines
Province of Bohol
MUNICIPALITY OF ANTEQUERA
OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN

EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF ANTEQUERA, BOHOL
HELD AT THE MUNICIPAL SESSION HALL

FEBRUARY 1, 1999.
______________________________

PRESENT:
	Hon. Bienvinido C. Rebosura, Jr.	Municipal Vice Mayor; Presiding Officer
	Hon. Jaime R. Quibel	Member, SB
	Hon. Tirso A. Mascarinas	Member, SB
	Hon. Jose Mario J. Pahang	Member, SB
	Hon. Rufino M. Loquere	Member, SB
	Hon. Cecilia B. Rebosura	Member, SB
	Hon. Cresencia P. Abucay	Member, SB
	Hon. Engracio P. Gementiza	Member, SB
	Hon. Asterio N. Coquilla	Member, SB
	Hon. Joel C. Rebosura	Member, SB
ON LEAVE:
	Hon. Benjamina O. Rebosura	Member, SB

Resolution No. 99-35

A Resolution To Comemmorate the 4th of February of Every Year
as "Philippine War for Independence Memorial Day"

(Sponsored by Hon. Asterio N. Coquilla)
______________________________

"WHEREAS, February 4, 1999 marks the centennary of the outbreak of the Philippine-American War, otherwise known as the "Philippine War for Independence (1899-1902);"

"WHEREAS, the Independence War was the main part of the independence struggle of the Filipino people a century ago, which, unfortunately is almost entirely forgotten in our historical struggle for self-rule;"

"WHEREAS the celebration of the Philippine Independence (Declaration) Day is never complete without remembering the Independence War;"

"WHEREAS, the Independence Declaration Day is inseparable to the Independence War as the true symbol of the independence struggle of the Filipino people;"

"WHEREAS, the province of Bohol has contributed it share in the popular struggle for Philippine Independence with the town of ANTEQUERA contributing a role;"

"WHEREAS, concerned Boholanos in the likes of Engr. Rene N. Sumodobila, Engr. Jes B. Tirol, Atty. Simplicio M. Apalisok and several others, have expressed their interest and in fact, have initiative moves to give due importance and honor to this particular chapter in Philippine history which has been overlooked and relegated to the back pages of our historical records;"

NOW THEREFORE:

"BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Bayan of Antequera, Bohol in regular session assembled --"

"that every 4th of February of each year be commemorated as "Philippine War for Independence Memorial Day," to duly immortalize this important event in our history and pay tribute to the efforts of our forebears who bravely shed blood and honorably gave their lives in the struggle for independence and self-rule."

"RESOLVED FURTHER, that appropriate activities be undertaken to ensure the successful commemoration of the event;"

"RESOLVED FINALLY, that copies of this resolution be furnished to concerned government agencies and to other parties fortheir information and reference;"

"APPROVED."

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify to the correctness of the above-quoted Resolution.

Eustacio M. Villas
SB Secretary, MGDH I

ATTESTED: CONCURRED:

Bienvinido C. Rebosura, Jr.
Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer Samuel O. Rebusora
Municipal Mayor

END

[ Note: During the Independence War (1899-1902), the Americans burned the original church of Antequera as a punitive measure against the "insurrectos." After the burning, the Americans maintained a garrison of troops and weapons in Antequera to contain the "insurrectos" who were heavily concentrated in Agbunan (now San Isidro) and Catigbian. ]

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