On April 20, 1898, US President William McKinley signed the joint resolution of Congress to demand Spanish withdrawal from Cuba and the use of military force if necessary. With Spain's refusal and severance of diplomatic ties, the Spanish-American War began. #FilipinoHistorian

On April 19, 1849, Leona Florentino was born in Ilocos Sur. Regarded as the "Mother of Philippine women's literature," being married at 14 and unable to go to university did not dampen her pursuit of #writing, a career she began at age 10. #FilipinoHistorian #NationalPoetryMonth

On April 19, 1948, Jose V. Andrada became the first Filipino naval officer to receive a star rank, and the first Flag Officer-in-Command (FOIC) of the postwar @Philippine_Navy. 4th Filipino to graduate from the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, 1930. #FilipinoHistorian #Navy #WWII

On April 18, 1877, Vicente Yap Sotto was born in Cebu City. Jailed by Americans for his advocacy for Filipino independence. Known as a fighter for press #freedom. Cebu representative, 1922. Senator, 1946, only one elected from neither Nacionalista nor Liberal. #FilipinoHistorian

On April 17, 1895, the Treaty of Shimonoseki ended the First Sino-Japanese War, leading to Chinese recognition of Korean independence, as well as the cession of Taiwan and Pescadores. Some Filipinos saw Japan's victory as prelude to their struggle for freedom. #FilipinoHistorian

On April 16, 1899, General Emilio Jacinto died while keeping the resistance against the US. As one of the youngest leaders of the Philippine Revolution, he earned the moniker "Brains of the Katipunan" for his intellectual contributions to the Filipino cause. #FilipinoHistorian

On April 16, 1902, General Miguel Malvar surrendered to the US. Assumed command of all remaining Filipino forces after the capture of President Emilio Aguinaldo, 1901. Opposed the Pact of Biak-na-Bato and rejected his share of 8,000 pesos from the indemnity. #FilipinoHistorian

On April 15, 1617, the Second Battle of Playa Honda saw the Spanish fleet win over the Dutch fleet off the waters of Zambales, Philippines. The Dutch lost 3 ships in the ensuing action as the Spanish lost none, but in its pursuit, one Spanish ship run aground. #FilipinoHistorian

On April 14, 1521, the Magellan expedition saw the baptism of Rajah (Raia) Humabon, his wife, and 800 people to #Christianity. The Cebu ruler received the name Carlos. Humabon's wife, baptized as Juana, took the image of Santo Niño, and put it among her anito. #FilipinoHistorian

On April 13, 1904, Fernando Lopez, Sr. was born in Iloilo. Acting Mayor of Iloilo City, 1945. Senator, 1947, 1953, 1959. Only Filipino Vice President thus far to have been elected thrice, in 1949, 1965, 1969. One of the founders of media giant @ABSCBN. #FilipinoHistorian

On April 5, 2003, initial operations of LRT-2 @OfficialLRTA began with the line extending from Santolan to Cubao. Construction for the nation's 2nd line commenced as early as 1996. By 2021, LRT-2 East Extension to Antipolo City opened. history-ph.blogspot.com/2017/04/lrt-2-… #FilipinoHistorian

#DidYouKnow We only began celebrating "Araw ng Kagitingan" as a public holiday in 1988? This was by virtue of Executive Order No. 203, issued by Pres. Corazon "Cory" Aquino on June 30, 1987. Since 1953, April 9 was commemorated as Bataan Day prior to this EO. #FilipinoHistorian

On April 10, 1866, General Isidoro Torres was born in Bulacan. Organized the Apoy Council of the Katipunan in Bulacan. Member of the Malolos Congress. Headed the inaugural parade for the First Philippine Republic. Surrendered to the US on April 24, 1901. #FilipinoHistorian

In memory of Pastor Timothy Loh of Every Nation @EveryNation Southeast Asia. The Every Nation movement is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Learn more about the movement: history-ph.blogspot.com/2017/01/megach… #FilipinoHistorian #Christian #Evangelical #ChangeTheCampusChangeTheWorld

On April 9, 1897, the Spanish campaign in Cavite under General Jose de Lachambre had officially ended with their forces recalled to Manila. Earlier, Governor General Camilo de Polavieja issued an amnesty to accept surrenders until before Palm Sunday, April 11. #FilipinoHistorian

On April 9, 1942, Filipino and American forces defending Bataan surrendered to Japan. With the legendary imprint left by the Battle of Bataan, Filipinos commemorate the Day of Valor or Araw ng Kagitingan every April 9. history-ph.blogspot.com/2017/05/bataan… #FilipinoHistorian #ArawNgKagitingan

On August 9, 1896, a total solar #eclipse visible in the Philippines was recorded. On the same date, Spanish Gov. Gen. Ramon Blanco, received reports that Filipino conspirators (allegedly affiliated with the Katipunan) in Batangas had arms and ammunitions. #FilipinoHistorian

On April 7, 1900, the Battle of Cagayan de Misamis (now Cagayan de Oro City) began with the attack of Filipino troops under Gen. Nicolas Capistrano, assisted by Higaunon fighters, against the United States 40th Infantry Regiment under Col. Edward A. Godwin. #FilipinoHistorian

Historian na, politician pa? On April 7, 1871, Governor Epifanio de los Santos was born in Malabon. The namesake of Metro Manila's major thoroughfare (EDSA), he dedicated his work in #history, creating an endeavor that greatly benefited Filipino #scholarship. #FilipinoHistorian

While reported to consume some 3 kilograms of coffee a year, Filipinos did not always cultivate coffee in the country. It was believed that the Spanish brought coffee to the Philippines, initially planted in Batangas, around the year 1740. #FilipinoHistorian #Kape #KapeTayo