History of Cinco de Noviembre:
It was agreed that the revolution would start on November 3, 1898. The Negrense Revolutionaries was led by Aniceto Lacson, a sugar farmer of Silay, with Nicolas Golez as deputy commander. Cinco de Noviembre, or November 5, 1898, started the revolution from Central and Northern Negros, and then it was followed by San Miguel, Cadiz, and other towns in the afternoon.
Spanish Colonial Forces in Negros:
Lt. Maximiano Correa commanded the Spanish force, which included ten Spanish hunters and seven Filipino civil guards. The force was strong inside the municipal hall, but they decided to surrender because the people of the town were determined to burn it. The hunters surrendered rifles and other ammunition.
Later, a Filipino flag, embroidered by Olympia Severino and her sisters, was hoisted by the people of the town for their victory. The happiness of the people after creating the Negros Republic ended after three months because the American forces landed on the island and ended their independence on February 2, 1899.
How to Get to Cinco de Noviembre:
From the airport, take a long walk to the main gate, then take a tricycle to the highway for 60 pesos, and then a tricycle to Cinco de Noviembre. You can also walk on the street beside BDO. It’s a long walk, but it's good because you can see more old houses while on the way.
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