RIPH: Gregoria De Jesus version of the First Cry

Summary

In this presentation, Paul Madore introduces the story of Gregoria De Jesus' version of the first Cry for Freedom on August 25, 1896. De Jesus, the wife of Andres Bonifacio and a key figure in the Katipunan, safeguarded important documents and seals. As the Katipunan was increasingly discovered, Gregoria fled to avoid capture by Spanish authorities. Despite facing danger, she sought refuge in Manila, enduring hardship and rejection. She later reunited with Bonifacio and continued supporting the Katipunan cause, with events unfolding between Manila, Caloocan, and Cavite.

Takeaways

• 😀 Paul Shall Madore is the presenter of the session and will discuss history with the audience.
• 📜 History should be based on facts and real experiences, not misinterpretations or rumors.
• 📅 The focus of the discussion is Gregoria de Jesus' version of the first cry for freedom that took place on August 25, 1896.
• 🗂️ Gregoria de Jesus was responsible for safeguarding important documents and the seal of the Katipunan.
• 💍 She was the wife of Andres Bonifacio, one of the key leaders of the Katipunan movement.
• 🏞️ Gregoria de Jesus and other Katipuneros were hiding from the Spanish authorities, moving from town to town to avoid capture.
• 🚶 Gregoria escaped from her town late at night to avoid arrest by the Spanish forces, traveling through fields and seeking shelter in different houses.
• 😨 She faced difficulties receiving help from locals, as many were afraid of being associated with her due to her connection to the Katipunan.
• 🏠 After several failed attempts to find shelter, she stayed briefly with her uncle but had to leave because of the proximity to a police station.
• 🛤️ Gregoria eventually reunited with Andres Bonifacio in November 1896 and joined the Katipunan headquarters in Cavite.

Q & A

Who is the presenter of the video?

The presenter is Paul Shall Madore.

What is the topic of discussion in the video?

The video discusses the history of Gregoria De Jesus' version of the first cry for freedom on August 25, 1896.

Who was Gregoria De Jesus?

Gregoria De Jesus was the wife of Andres Bonifacio and the custodian of the secret files and documents of the Katipuneros. She was born on May 9, 1876, and died on March 15, 1940.

What role did Gregoria De Jesus play in the Katipunan?

Gregoria De Jesus guarded the secret files and documents of the Katipuneros, and she was involved in hiding and protecting the revolutionaries.

What significant event occurred on August 25, 1896?

The first cry for freedom, an uprising against the Spanish authorities, occurred on August 25, 1896, near California.

What did Gregoria De Jesus do after learning that the Spaniards were coming to arrest her?

Gregoria De Jesus fled from the town at 11 PM, going through rice fields to La Loma with the intention of returning to Manila.

How was Gregoria De Jesus treated by the people she sought help from?

Gregoria De Jesus was treated like an apparition and driven away by the occupants of the houses she visited, as they feared for their lives knowing she was a leader of the Katipunan.

What happened to the people who refused to help Gregoria De Jesus?

The people who refused to help her were arrested, severely punished, and some were exiled.

Where did Gregoria De Jesus find refuge after fleeing from her pursuers?

Gregoria De Jesus went to her uncle’s house on Soler Street, where she rested for five hours before leaving as it was close to a police station.

What did Gregoria De Jesus do after meeting Andres Bonifacio on November 1, 1896?

After meeting Andres Bonifacio, she went with him to the headquarters of the Katipunan in Balara, located between the towns of Caloocan and Marikina, before entering Cavite province.