12 January, 1889
TODAY IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY
Hispano-Filipino Association, an organization composed of Filipinos and Spaniards, was formed in Madrid, Spain. The organization calls for reforms in the Philippines during the Spanish colonization.
Prominent Filipino reformist members of the association are Jose Rizal, Graciano Lopez Jaena, Marcelo H. del Pilar, Mariano Ponce, Jose Panganiban, Antonio Luna, and Eduardo de Lete. Spanish members include Miguel Morayta and Felipe de la Corte.
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