Philippine History June 16

June 16 Events

1899 - Filipino troops concentrated near San Fernando, Pampanga, attack General Arthur MacArthur’s command. This display of force is preceded by an attempt to cut off communications between San Fernando and Manila.

1899 - From Balungaw, Pangasinan, Apolinario Mabini writes to friend, Mr. Lino, that he has come to take the salty and thermal baths of the town in the hope of regaining his health.

1898 - U.S. Secretary of State William R. Day sends the following cablegram to Consul-General E. Spencer Pratt in Singapore: Avoid unauthorized negotiations with Philippine insurgents.

1898 - American Consul Oscar F. Williams in Manila sends a dispatch to Secretary Wm. R. Day reporting that the Filipino Revolutionists have defeated the Spanish forces at almost every encounter and have won control over the northern provinces and the whole bay cost, with the exception of the city of Manila.

1582 - Governor Ronquillo de Penalosa reports in a letter to the King that the Christianization of the Filipinos is progressing. He recommends that a convent be established in every city and village. He establishes the towns of Arevalo in Panay and Nueva Segovia in Quezon.