13. On June 29, 1898, Gen. Aguinaldo established
the Revolutionary Government with himself as
President and a Congress whose function was
advisory and ministerial. The Revolutionary
Government is another government
established by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo on the
23rd day of June in the year 1898; replacing
the Dictatorial Government. This Government
aims to struggle for the Philippine
Independence until the foreign countries
including spain will recognized the
Philippines. It also aims for the future
establishment of the real republic.
16. On September 15, 1898, a revolutionary
Congress of Filipino representatives met in
Malolos, Bulacan at the call of the
Revolutionary Government. On September 29,
1898z the Malolos Congress ratified the
proclamation of Philippine Independence
made by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo in Kawit,
Cavite on June 12, 1898 and framed the so-
called Malolos constitution.
19. Our first Philippine Republic was not
recognized by the family of nations. It was
nevertheless an organized government
because it actually existed and its authority
was accepted. It existed from January 23, 1899
to March 23, 1901, upon Capture of Aguinaldo
by the Americans. The Republic was short-
lived. Its independence cut short by the
superior might if a new colonial power.