Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Palaris was here

In 1765, "the biggest victory in the revolt against Spain in Pangasinan took place in the Battle of Bayambang led by Juan dela Cruz Palaris."

"In retaliation, the Spaniards razed the whole village. The burning of the entire village is considered the darkest hour of Bayambang."

Source: 2014 Pista'y Baley souvenir program; Bayambang's unpublished coffeetable book
See also: http://www.watawat.net/the_palaris_revolt.html

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