Balintawak Assembly

The Balintawak Assembly refers to a significant gathering of Filipino leaders and revolutionaries on August 24, 1896, which marked the formal onset of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. Held in Balintawak, a small town near Manila, this assembly was crucial as it united different factions of the revolutionary movement, allowing them to coordinate their efforts for independence. This event symbolized the Filipino people's determination to overthrow foreign control, ultimately leading to the country's quest for sovereignty and the establishment of the Philippines as an independent nation.