Ako'y Pilipino
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Istorya natin to!!
Kilala ba natin sila?
alam ba natin ang kanilang istorya?
Tara! kilalanin natin ang mga kwento ng mga Bayaning Hindi Natin Alam
sa Spanish-American Period!!!!!
Who is she? Gliceria Marella-Villavicencio (1852-1929) was an ilustrado who didn’t think twice in supporting the Revolutionary movement. Along with her husband Eulalio Villavicencio, she helped disseminate pamphlets and several copies of La Solidaridad to inspire people to take action.
For their involvement in the Revolution, the Guardia Civil ransacked their house and eventually imprisoned Eulalio for sedition charges. After his husband died due to failing health, Gliceria continued to support the army and even donated her residence and her ship, Bulusan, to General Emilio Aguinaldo.
“Hero” moments: Gliceria was tempted by the
Spaniards to disclose details about the Katipunan in exchange of her
husband’s freedom. She refused to gave in and said that even though she
loves her husband very much, she “would consider it insanity to carry his surname if I should obtain his liberty by betraying him and his cause.” (Paz Mendes thesis).
Interesting fact: Bulusan, the ship donated by Gliceria to the Philippine army, was the first warship of the Revolutionaries. Apart from distributing revolutionary literature, Gliceria and her husband also donated P18,000 to Rizal in 1892 to support the movement.
For her heroic role in the Revolution, she was conferred the title Madrina-General de las Fuerzas Revolucionarios (Matriarch-General of the Revolutionary Forces) on June 12, 1898.
Who is he? A native of Luzon province,
Panday Pira (1488 – 1576) came in Manila along with his relatives when
he was only 20 years old. There, he met a Portuguese blacksmith who
helped hone his skills in making weapons, including the crude form of
cannons.
“Hero” moments: The hand-made cannons of Panday Pira was allegedly used by Rajah Sulayman to defend Manila from invading Spaniards led by Martin de Goiti. The Filipino warriors were eventually defeated and the cannons were confiscated by the Spaniards for their own use.
Interesting fact: A street in Tondo was named after Panday Pira in honor of his contributions. He is known in history as the very first Filipino cannon-maker.
Who is he? Born in Guinobatan, Albay, Simeon Arboleda Ola was just a Philosophy student at the University of Nueva Caceres when he joined the provincial branch of Katipunan.
Known for his strong, “never say die” personality, Ola led the Filipino soldiers in the battle against the American Forces, and recruited more men to join his group including the town prisoners.
He was promoted Captain by General Vito Belarmino and later conferred the rank of Major after leading a successful ambush mission against the Americans.
“Hero” moments: After his cousin Jose Arboleda died
in the war, Ola was overwhelmed by sorrow. However, this tragedy didn’t
stop him from winning his own battle.
Together with his men, Ola attacked the town of Oas, Albay as well as an enemy detachment at Macabugos, Ligao, leaving Americans with no option but to negotiate for Ola’s surrender.
Interesting fact: Simeon Arboleda Ola is known in history as the last Filipino general to surrender in the American Forces. After a negotiation, Ola finally surrendered to Governor Bette and Colonel Bandholtz on September 25, 1903.
Who is he? Jose Ignacio Paua (1872 – 1926), also known in his Chinese name Hou Yabao, was only 18 when he and his uncle migrated to the Philippines from Fujian province in China. He later apprenticed as a blacksmith in Binondo where he became known for producing weapons and repairing ammunition.
Paua was introduced to Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo by his friend, Gen. Pantaleon Garcia. As part of the Katipunan, Paua helped set up the official arsenal of the revolutionary group. He also fought the Spanish Forces during the Battle of Binakayan and subsequently promoted Captain two days later. He became a general on September 26, 1898.
“Hero” moments: With the help of his Chinese friends, Paua was able to raise funds for the revolutionary army. He also set up the Katipunan arsenal with the efforts of other Chinese blacksmiths. In this place, Paua and his group refilled bullet cartridges, repaired arms and ammunition as well as produced bamboo cannons for the army.
Interesting fact: Gen. Jose Ignacio Paua was the only pure-blooded Chinese general who supported Aguinaldo’s army in their fight against Spanish and American Forces. He is also known for his trademark pigtails, which he later removed after the declaration of Philippine Independence in 1898.
Paua became a mayor of Manito, Albay after the war and later died of cancer on May 24, 1926. Two monuments–one in Albay and another in Silang, Cavite–were built in his honor.
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Paciano Rizal (full name: Paciano Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda) (March 9, 1851 – April 13, 1930) was a Filipino general and revolutionary, and the older brother of José Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines.
In January 1897, after his younger brother's execution, Paciano joined General Emilio Aguinaldo in Cavite. He was appointed brigadier general of the revolutionary forces, and was elected Secretary of Finance in the Departmental Government of Central Luzon.[1]
During the Philippine-American War (1899–1913), he commanded the Filipino forces in Laguna. U.S. troops captured him in Laguna on 1900.[1] He was released soon after, and he settled in the town of Los Banos, Laguna.
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(February 24, 1888 - December 31, 1944)
Vicente Podico Lim (February 24, 1888 – December 31, 1944) was a Filipino Brigadier General and hero during World War II. During the Battle of Bataan, he was the Commanding General of the 41st Infantry Division, Philippine Army (USAFFE). Vicente Lim was the first Filipino graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point (Class of 1914). Prior to the establishment of the Philippine Army, he served as an officer in the Philippine Scouts (a now-defunct component of the US Army). He was one of the seven Charter Members of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. He is memorialized in the Philippines' 1,000-Peso banknote together with two other Filipino heroes who fought and died against the Japanese during the Second World War.
Among the friends of Jose Lim and Antonia Podico was the family of José Rizal, who was later recognized as the Philippines’ national hero. The Lim Family, like the Rizal Family, leased land owned by the Dominican Order: rice lands in Barrios Lecheria and Real and sugar land in Barrio Barandal. In 1891, recurring disputes between the Spanish administrators of the Dominican estate and the tenants over rental rates and conditions came to a head and resulted in the eviction of many tenants from their lands. Among the victims were the Lim and Rizal families.[2]
Vicente completed grade school in Tanauan, Batangas.
In recognition of General Lim's bravery and gallantry during the Battle of Bataan, the Philippine government awarded him the Distinguished Conduct Star and the Distinguished Service Star, the Philippines' second, and third highest military awards. He was also given a posthumous honorary rank of Lieutenant General.
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his wife from the front line in Bataan, February 20, 1942
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to one of his sons, 1938
"I am of the firm conviction that the success of national defense will not depend much on the armaments nor the training of our able-bodied men but will depend 90% on the will of the people to fight for the country."
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his sons, 1940
"There are many forms of service that you can render to your country ... what I want to impress on you is that if death is necessary to accomplish your end in upholding your dignity and that of your country then death should be nothing."
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his sons, 1941
"We are born to live a life which is valuable only if we live it unselfishly, not for our own gratification, nor for that of our family - but for our country. Men should not fear death, but dishonor and defeat. There is nothing more beautiful than to live and die for the defense of one's country against a common enemy. There is nothing meaner and more vile than to yield to that enemy without fighting to the last ditch."
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a commencement address to the ROTC graduates of the University of the Philippines, March 1941
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to one of his sons, 1939
"No great man will ever succeed in life if they do not grind their teeth and take the most dangerous path for the attainment of an end."
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to one of his sons, Roberto, 1939
"If you make a mistake, take it on the chin. Those things will happen many times in your life. Swallow it. Have that strength of character to make the best out of it."
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his sons, 1939
"... no matter what you do, be careful of what you say and if you happen to say it, do it."
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his sons, 1940
"Dignity is of prime importance in successful living ... Give your life if dignity can be protected or restored. That should be the philosophy of all Filipinos."
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his sons, 1941
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his sons, 1941
"... I wish you will bear in mind that no matter how small a thing you want to do, plan it ahead of time, think it over and allot a certain time for you to prepare your plans, for a mediocre plan is better than a brilliant unprepared plan that is haphazardly carried out."
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his sons, 1941
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his sons, 1940
"If we desire the respect of other nations, we must show them that we are exerting all efforts to build a nation not only strong in arms but unconquerable in spirit. An indomitable will to fight & an unflinching resolution to defend at all costs "life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness" are the fundamental characteristics of any nation that deserves to survive"
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a commencement address to the ROTC graduates of the University of the Philippines, March 1941
"A civilian doing his work in the pursuit of national defense is just as much a soldier as a man in uniform, if not better; because patriotism is a moral quality which should be possessed by all."
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a commencement address to the ROTC graduates of the University of the Philippines, March 1941
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his sons, 1939
"My greatest misgiving in this Army is the old system of the Filipino people. For an honest man it is rather the cause of my unhappiness. I am unhappy every time I see an officer or a reserve given more advantage over his brother officer because of his political or personal pull. That irritates me so much, I just cannot get over it."
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his sons, 1940
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MANUEL F. SEGURA
at Proud Ako!!!
Istorya natin to!!
Kilala ba natin sila?
alam ba natin ang kanilang istorya?
Tara! kilalanin natin ang mga kwento ng mga Bayaning Hindi Natin Alam
sa Spanish-American Period!!!!!
Gliceria Marella-Villavicencio
Who is she? Gliceria Marella-Villavicencio (1852-1929) was an ilustrado who didn’t think twice in supporting the Revolutionary movement. Along with her husband Eulalio Villavicencio, she helped disseminate pamphlets and several copies of La Solidaridad to inspire people to take action.
For their involvement in the Revolution, the Guardia Civil ransacked their house and eventually imprisoned Eulalio for sedition charges. After his husband died due to failing health, Gliceria continued to support the army and even donated her residence and her ship, Bulusan, to General Emilio Aguinaldo.
“Hero” moments: Gliceria was tempted by the
Spaniards to disclose details about the Katipunan in exchange of her
husband’s freedom. She refused to gave in and said that even though she
loves her husband very much, she “would consider it insanity to carry his surname if I should obtain his liberty by betraying him and his cause.” (Paz Mendes thesis).Interesting fact: Bulusan, the ship donated by Gliceria to the Philippine army, was the first warship of the Revolutionaries. Apart from distributing revolutionary literature, Gliceria and her husband also donated P18,000 to Rizal in 1892 to support the movement.
For her heroic role in the Revolution, she was conferred the title Madrina-General de las Fuerzas Revolucionarios (Matriarch-General of the Revolutionary Forces) on June 12, 1898.
Panday Pira
Who is he? A native of Luzon province,
Panday Pira (1488 – 1576) came in Manila along with his relatives when
he was only 20 years old. There, he met a Portuguese blacksmith who
helped hone his skills in making weapons, including the crude form of
cannons.“Hero” moments: The hand-made cannons of Panday Pira was allegedly used by Rajah Sulayman to defend Manila from invading Spaniards led by Martin de Goiti. The Filipino warriors were eventually defeated and the cannons were confiscated by the Spaniards for their own use.
Interesting fact: A street in Tondo was named after Panday Pira in honor of his contributions. He is known in history as the very first Filipino cannon-maker.
Gen. Simeón Ola y Arboleda
Who is he? Born in Guinobatan, Albay, Simeon Arboleda Ola was just a Philosophy student at the University of Nueva Caceres when he joined the provincial branch of Katipunan.
Known for his strong, “never say die” personality, Ola led the Filipino soldiers in the battle against the American Forces, and recruited more men to join his group including the town prisoners.
He was promoted Captain by General Vito Belarmino and later conferred the rank of Major after leading a successful ambush mission against the Americans.
“Hero” moments: After his cousin Jose Arboleda died
in the war, Ola was overwhelmed by sorrow. However, this tragedy didn’t
stop him from winning his own battle.Together with his men, Ola attacked the town of Oas, Albay as well as an enemy detachment at Macabugos, Ligao, leaving Americans with no option but to negotiate for Ola’s surrender.
Interesting fact: Simeon Arboleda Ola is known in history as the last Filipino general to surrender in the American Forces. After a negotiation, Ola finally surrendered to Governor Bette and Colonel Bandholtz on September 25, 1903.
Gen. Jose Ignacio Paua
Who is he? Jose Ignacio Paua (1872 – 1926), also known in his Chinese name Hou Yabao, was only 18 when he and his uncle migrated to the Philippines from Fujian province in China. He later apprenticed as a blacksmith in Binondo where he became known for producing weapons and repairing ammunition.
Paua was introduced to Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo by his friend, Gen. Pantaleon Garcia. As part of the Katipunan, Paua helped set up the official arsenal of the revolutionary group. He also fought the Spanish Forces during the Battle of Binakayan and subsequently promoted Captain two days later. He became a general on September 26, 1898.
“Hero” moments: With the help of his Chinese friends, Paua was able to raise funds for the revolutionary army. He also set up the Katipunan arsenal with the efforts of other Chinese blacksmiths. In this place, Paua and his group refilled bullet cartridges, repaired arms and ammunition as well as produced bamboo cannons for the army.
Interesting fact: Gen. Jose Ignacio Paua was the only pure-blooded Chinese general who supported Aguinaldo’s army in their fight against Spanish and American Forces. He is also known for his trademark pigtails, which he later removed after the declaration of Philippine Independence in 1898.
Paua became a mayor of Manito, Albay after the war and later died of cancer on May 24, 1926. Two monuments–one in Albay and another in Silang, Cavite–were built in his honor.
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Paciano Rizal
Paciano Rizal (full name: Paciano Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda) (March 9, 1851 – April 13, 1930) was a Filipino general and revolutionary, and the older brother of José Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines.Early life
Paciano Rizal Valdez was born to Francisco Engracio Rizal Mercado y Alejandro (1818–1897) and Teodora Morales Alonso y Quintos (1827-1911; whose family later changed their surname to "Realonda"), as the second of eleven children born to a wealthy family in the town of Calamba City, Laguna, and grew up witnessing the abuses of the clergy and the Spanish colonial government. His teacher and close friend, Fray José Burgos was implicated in the Cavite Mutiny of 1872 and summarily executed.[1]Revolutionary
Paciano joined and actively supported Propaganda Movement for social reforms, and supported the Movement's newspaper, Diariong Tagalog. An avid supporter of the movement, he did tasks such as collecting funds to finance the said organization, and solicited money for the nationalist paper.In January 1897, after his younger brother's execution, Paciano joined General Emilio Aguinaldo in Cavite. He was appointed brigadier general of the revolutionary forces, and was elected Secretary of Finance in the Departmental Government of Central Luzon.[1]
During the Philippine-American War (1899–1913), he commanded the Filipino forces in Laguna. U.S. troops captured him in Laguna on 1900.[1] He was released soon after, and he settled in the town of Los Banos, Laguna.
Death
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Brigadier General Vicente P. Lim
(February 24, 1888 - December 31, 1944)
Vicente Podico Lim (February 24, 1888 – December 31, 1944) was a Filipino Brigadier General and hero during World War II. During the Battle of Bataan, he was the Commanding General of the 41st Infantry Division, Philippine Army (USAFFE). Vicente Lim was the first Filipino graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point (Class of 1914). Prior to the establishment of the Philippine Army, he served as an officer in the Philippine Scouts (a now-defunct component of the US Army). He was one of the seven Charter Members of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. He is memorialized in the Philippines' 1,000-Peso banknote together with two other Filipino heroes who fought and died against the Japanese during the Second World War.
Early life and education
Vicente Lim was born on February 24, 1888 in the town of Calamba, Laguna, and was the third of Jose Ayala Lim-Yaoco and Antonia Podico's four children. His father was a full-blooded Chinese migrant who braided his hair in a queue. His mother, Antonia Podico, was a Chinese mestiza. Jose Lim died when Vicente was just nine years old, leaving his mother to raise him and his three siblings from the earnings of a small business. Vicente and the other Lim children, Joaquin, Olympia and Basilisa, like many offspring of Filipino-Chinese marriages, grew up identifying themselves with the Filipino rather than the Chinese community.Among the friends of Jose Lim and Antonia Podico was the family of José Rizal, who was later recognized as the Philippines’ national hero. The Lim Family, like the Rizal Family, leased land owned by the Dominican Order: rice lands in Barrios Lecheria and Real and sugar land in Barrio Barandal. In 1891, recurring disputes between the Spanish administrators of the Dominican estate and the tenants over rental rates and conditions came to a head and resulted in the eviction of many tenants from their lands. Among the victims were the Lim and Rizal families.[2]
Vicente completed grade school in Tanauan, Batangas.
Philippine-American War
It was during the Philippine–American War where the fourteen-year old Vicente's sense of nationalism and patriotism first came to the fore. It is said that he formed a group of children his age to act as couriers for the guerrilla movement of General Miguel Malvar's forces operating in the Calamba area.Philippine Normal School
In the period following the Philippine-American War, Vicente continued his studies at Liceo de Manila, and completed the teacher training program at the Philippine Normal School.He went on to become a teacher in a public school in Santa Cruz, Manila for a year. He decided to pursue further studies and returned to Philippine Normal. Vicente was an outstanding student, getting top marks in mathematics, as well as in other subjects. He was as good an athlete as he was a student. Impressed by his athletic skills and intelligence, a supervisory teacher encouraged Vicente to take the entrance examinations for the United States Military Academy at West Point. While Vicente only placed second in these exams issued by the Philippine Bureau of Civil Service, his 99% score in Mathematics won him the coveted scholarship. In 1910, Vicente became the first Filipino to enter West Point.The first Filipino graduate of West Point
After four years and having survived all the rigors of West Point, Vicente Lim graduated from the United States Military Academy on June 12, 1914 ranking 77th in a class of 107. Graduating was in itself an achievement, as the class of 1914 originally started out with 133 cadets. Lim was the only foreign cadet to graduate that year, in a class that originally included one cadet from Cuba and another from Ecuador.Legacy
Brigadier General Vicente Lim's distinguished service in the military spanned a period of almost 35 years and 2 World Wars. He was a pioneer throughout his career, being the first Filipino to graduate from West Point (and from various general staff schools), a charter member of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, and a key figure in the formation of a young nation's armed forces. He continued to "inspire and to lead" throughout the gallant stand at Bataan, and the guerrilla resistance. Today, he is remembered as the consummate professional soldier, who never compromised his principles, and stayed true to "Duty, Honor and Country" to the very end.Medals for gallantry and outstanding military service
For all his years of serving with distinction in the military and for "exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements" Lim was posthumously awarded the Legion of Merit by the United States Army. Lim was also posthumously awarded the Purple Heart by the United States (awarded for "being wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States or as a result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed forces").In recognition of General Lim's bravery and gallantry during the Battle of Bataan, the Philippine government awarded him the Distinguished Conduct Star and the Distinguished Service Star, the Philippines' second, and third highest military awards. He was also given a posthumous honorary rank of Lieutenant General.
Notable quotes
About his fellow soldiers
"With all this talk I sincerely give the credit to my officers and enlisted men. They are the ones who did it all. Mine is only to inspire and to lead them. When history is written I will give them all the credit. Their satisfaction is mine to share."- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his wife from the front line in Bataan, February 20, 1942
On service and fighting for one's country
"... to me, the satisfaction of the service, well done, is more than anything that any amount of money can give. This you might call is the satisfaction you get for your services towards your own people and country ... But most important of all is to leave a name that my posterity may be proud of."- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to one of his sons, 1938
"I am of the firm conviction that the success of national defense will not depend much on the armaments nor the training of our able-bodied men but will depend 90% on the will of the people to fight for the country."
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his sons, 1940
"There are many forms of service that you can render to your country ... what I want to impress on you is that if death is necessary to accomplish your end in upholding your dignity and that of your country then death should be nothing."
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his sons, 1941
"We are born to live a life which is valuable only if we live it unselfishly, not for our own gratification, nor for that of our family - but for our country. Men should not fear death, but dishonor and defeat. There is nothing more beautiful than to live and die for the defense of one's country against a common enemy. There is nothing meaner and more vile than to yield to that enemy without fighting to the last ditch."
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a commencement address to the ROTC graduates of the University of the Philippines, March 1941
On dignity, conviction and principles
"You will go further, even if you may not acquire wealth, but you will be happier and well contented if you go via the straight path in life -- that is honesty and integrity."- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to one of his sons, 1939
"No great man will ever succeed in life if they do not grind their teeth and take the most dangerous path for the attainment of an end."
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to one of his sons, Roberto, 1939
"If you make a mistake, take it on the chin. Those things will happen many times in your life. Swallow it. Have that strength of character to make the best out of it."
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his sons, 1939
"... no matter what you do, be careful of what you say and if you happen to say it, do it."
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his sons, 1940
"Dignity is of prime importance in successful living ... Give your life if dignity can be protected or restored. That should be the philosophy of all Filipinos."
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his sons, 1941
On preparation
"Necessity is the mother of invention. Danger is the father of preparation."- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his sons, 1941
"... I wish you will bear in mind that no matter how small a thing you want to do, plan it ahead of time, think it over and allot a certain time for you to prepare your plans, for a mediocre plan is better than a brilliant unprepared plan that is haphazardly carried out."
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his sons, 1941
On patriotism, democracy and nation building
"The principal defect of our national defense is not the training nor the lack of finances, but the great and dangerous defect of democracy which has been implanted into the minds of the Filipino people. We have a nationally wrong conception of democracy. Our democracy in the Philippines is unilateral. It is only for the benefit, for the freedom, for the rights, comfort and happiness of each individual member of the nation. That is the common belief, and I venture to say that 99.9% of our people believe in that kind of democracy. They do not know their obligations, their duties and the sacrifices that they should give to the state which is the relative counterpart of the amount of personal democracy he should indulge. The two should balance."- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his sons, 1940
"If we desire the respect of other nations, we must show them that we are exerting all efforts to build a nation not only strong in arms but unconquerable in spirit. An indomitable will to fight & an unflinching resolution to defend at all costs "life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness" are the fundamental characteristics of any nation that deserves to survive"
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a commencement address to the ROTC graduates of the University of the Philippines, March 1941
"A civilian doing his work in the pursuit of national defense is just as much a soldier as a man in uniform, if not better; because patriotism is a moral quality which should be possessed by all."
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a commencement address to the ROTC graduates of the University of the Philippines, March 1941
Others
"You must, however, not lose your sense of humor, which is also a great item in your success. Sense of humor is the counterweight for your misfortunes which you will meet from time to time, from the smallest to the biggest ... If you take anything seriously without any sense of humor and you should happen to fail, it will be the beginning of your downfall."- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his sons, 1939
"My greatest misgiving in this Army is the old system of the Filipino people. For an honest man it is rather the cause of my unhappiness. I am unhappy every time I see an officer or a reserve given more advantage over his brother officer because of his political or personal pull. That irritates me so much, I just cannot get over it."
- Brigadier General Vicente Lim, in a letter to his sons, 1940
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MANUEL F. SEGURA Cebuano Freedom Fighter
(January 1, 1919 - November 27, 2013)
"Early military stint
Segura was a student in the University of the Philippines, Diliman
campus, when the clouds of war loomed over the Pacific in the early
months of 1941. On 28 August 1941, he was called to active duty as a 3rd
Lieutenant, Infantry, and assigned as Regimental Adjutant of 82nd
Infantry Regiment, 81st Infantry Division, Philippine Commonwealth Army.He happened to be in Cebu when the war broke out. According to his own accounts, he chose resistance instead of surrender.
Guerrilla stint
He was assigned in the Cebu Central Sector as Combat Officer and S-3 (Plans and Training Officer). He was involved in several attacks against Japanese garrisons at Talisay, Minglanilla, Carcar and Toledo, mostly against the Toledo garrison that was near the sector's headquarters at Pandong Bato, Toledo; including the big battles at Lawa-an, Minglanilla where 55 Japanese were killed; the big battle of Babag Ridge that lasted 10 days and 10 nights where 650 Japanese were killed; the big battle at Malubog, Toledo where 750 Japanese were killed. In the skirmishes in Cebu a total of 11,898 Japanese were killed in 119 encounters and ambushes.Before the end of the war he was assigned as G-l and Adjutant General in the General Headquarters at Tabunan. For his bravery, he was awarded by the United States of America the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for Heroism in Ground Combat and ended the war as a Major subjects.
Return the Military Stint
In 1944, Segura was early to came back the military stint has the replaced and they re-joining the group of soldiers and officers under the pre-war 82nd Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army at the military general headquarters at Babag, Cebu City and started the operations of the Battle for the Liberation of Cebu on 1945 and aiding the combined American and Filipino ground troops including the Cebuano guerrilla groups against the Japanese Imperial forces.Segura was later given of a rank of colonel and he was assigned of commanding colonel and military officer of the 85th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Infantry Division, Philippine Commonwealth Army was supported of over 25,000 active troops and military officers under by Lieutenant Colonel Rogaciano “Popoy” C. Espiritu and they local military officers and aided the local Cebuano guerrilla groups and American troops of the United Statees Army’s Americal Division was found started the main battle commands to the fall of liberated in Northern Cebu on 1945 against the Imperial Japanese ground troops led by General Sosaku Suzuki.
Post-war
For the next ten years after the war Segura was provincial commander in the following provinces: Southern Leyte, Romblon, Negros Oriental, and Bohol. He retired from active duty on January 1, 1972. He died on November 27, 2013 in Manila where he fell ill while attending a conference. He died due to complications from pneumonia."*******************************************************
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