How did it started? Introduction The Philippine Revolution against over three centuries of Spanish domination began with what later became known as the "First Cry" or so called by historians as "elgrito De rebellion" or the "First Cry of Rebellion ". It is with Andres Bonifacio, leader of the Katipunan- a liberalist movement, who sought independence for the Philippines from Spanish colonial rule. In August 19, 1896, the Katipunan was revealed. Filipinos are being captured, attacked on houses began and the killings are so rampant. That was the time Governor General Ramon Blanco declared the "huest agoncillo" or the total annihilation of Indios. The revolution was indeed unstoppable. And Bonifacio knew that they must act fast because of the danger if being exposed. He called a meeting where the leaders and hundred of comrades-in-arms assembled in the hills of Balintawak north of Manila. In an emotion-laden ceremony, the fighters tore their residence certificates to as proof for the termination of their loyalty to Spain while shouting the battle cry: "Long live Philippine independence!" The event went down in Philippine history as the "Cry of Balintawak".​