Jerry Ken Dumaraog

1AC – (First Affirmative Construction) PUGAD – LAWIN

Many rebellions arose in various places of the Philippines during Spanish colonialism, shaking
the Spaniards' feet. The Katipunan (Kataas-taasang, Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga
Anak ng Bayan, or KKK) is one of the most prominent organizations. The Katipunan takes the
lead in the fight for democracy and independence against the Spanish dictatorship. The
revolution begins with the Filipinos' desire for a peaceful and just society, which they had never
known under the Spaniards. The term "cry" referred to the initial encounter between the
Katipuneros and the Civil Guards. It could also refer to the destruction of cedulas in defiance of
their Spanish loyalty. "Viva La Independencia Filipina" inscriptions can also be referred to as a
word for the "cry," which is accompanied by patriotic shouts. There are many disagreements
surrounding the historical event "The First Cry" in Philippine history; many researchers were
confused about the date and location of this historical event, as well as many of the various
claims made by historians in their works concerning the historical event. This event is called "the
Cry of Pugad Lawin", or "the Cry of Balintawak" which was also confused with "Caloocan".
Dr. Pio Valenzuela's Controversial "The Cry of Pugad Lawin" is a primary source because Pio
Valenzuela is a katipunero and took part in the revolution, he is one of the surviving witnesses
of the Cry, and it was confirmed by Guillermo Masangkay, who is also a Katipunan member.
According to Dr. Pio Valenzuela, Briccio Pantas, and Enrique Pancheco, the first cry of the
revolution did not occur at Balintawak, where the monument is located, but rather in a place
called Pugad Lawin. Pugad Lawin is located in Bahay Toro, in a well-known location where the
tearing of cedulas represents a fight against the Spaniards. The event was separated into three
sections: decision-making, cedula tearing, and the first fight. The first cry will be included in the
first decision and tearing of cedulas, not the first battle, therefore the Balintawak is not the place
of the first cry. It occurred in Pugad Lawin, in the house, storehouse, and yard of Juan Ramos,
the son of Melchora Aquino, also known as "Tandang Sora." Therefore, the first cry of revolution
was not in Balintawak, but in Pugad Lawin.

Lavence Mae Julao

1NC – (First Negative Construction) BALINTAWAK
Andres Bonifacio formed the Katipunan or KKK to start the revolution because Filipinos couldn't
endure the harsh treatment of Spanish in their own nation. We agree with the opposition
argument in defying the Spanish dictatorship in the name of democracy and independence
through revolution. But I respectfully disagree with their claim that the first cry of rebellion was
heard at Pugad-Lawin. We are all convinced that the first cry of rebellion originated in
Balintawak. The primary source that supports the cry of rebellion held at Balintawak is the
eyewitness account of Guillermo Masangkay, who is known as Andres Bonifacio's friend and
personal advisor, and he was one of the first and original members of the Katipunan, and
Bonifacio asked his approval about the change of Katipunan as the association for the
revolution. As a result, Masangkay's report of the revolt scream was credible.
According to Masangkay, on August 26, 1896, the Supremo summons all katipuneros to a
meeting to discuss the early rebellion of revolt against the Spanish colonizers on August 29,
1896. According to him, the first clash between the katipuneros and the civil guards happened
on August 26, 1896, and it is usually assumed that this "first battle" is the final meaning of the
term cry. Hence, the first cry began in Balintawak. Some reasons why Pugad Lawin is not
considered the place of the ‘cry’. First, the people of Balintawak initiated the revolution against
the Spaniards which is why it is not appropriate to call it the ‘Cry of Pugad Lawin’. Second, the
place Pugad Lawin only existed in 1935 after the rebellion happened in 1896. And Lastly, The
term ‘Pugad Lawin’ was only made up because of the hawk’s nest at the top of a tall tree in the
backyard of Tandang Sora in Banlat, Gulod, Caloocan where it is said to be one of the hiding
places of the revolutionary group led by Andres Bonifacio.

Rene John San Jose

2AC – (Second Affirmative Construction) PUGAD LAWIN
Let us begin by looking back at how the revolution began. Andres Bonifacio created the KKK in
the Philippines to liberate the country from Spanish rule. Dr. Pio Valenzuela, was an eyewitness
to the incident. According to Pio Valenzuela's memoirs, Jose Rizal's exile inspired Andres
Bonifacio, along with the two leaders Deodato Arellano and Roman Basa, to organize a secret
organization to liberate the Philippines from the Spanish empire. Andres and Procopio
Bonifacio, Thoedoro Plata, Emilio Jacinto, and Aguido Del Rosario came at Apolonio Samson's
house at kangkong on August 19, 1896. On August 20, 1896, Dr. Pio Valenzuela came, and on
August 22, 1000 Katipunan members gathered in the house of Juan Ramos. In august 23,
1896, they debate and discussion on whether or not the revolution against Spain should be
started on August 29, 1896, and after the meeting, they tore their cedulas and shouted “long-
lived Philippines! ”
The claim that the place was in Balintawak, on the other hand, was refuted by Pio Valenzuela,
on a trial court in 1917. The Pugad Lawin, according to him, is not a place, but it was the hawk's
nest in Tandang Sora's son's garden, which is why Pio remembered it as the Pugad Lawin.
Based on the claims made and supported by the evidence, it has been concluded that the Cry
of Pugad Lawin occurred on August 23, 1896.The testimony of Pio Valenzuela and other Kkk
veterans is sufficient to confirm and corroborate the controversy. Based on the information that
we found, we believe that the first cry of rebellion occurred in Pugad Lawin because of the
trustworthiness of the source and its consistency with other sources.Teodoro Agoncilio's
account established the foundation for the Philippine government's present stance. President
Diosdado Macapagal ordered the official commemorations to be moved to Pugad ng uwak,
Quezon City, on August 23, 1998.

Antonio Glen Bahande

2NC – (Second Negative Construction) BALINTAWAK
At Balintawak, the cry of rebellion was disputed. The "Cry of Balintawak" was published by
Tondo Guillermo Masangkay, and according to his account, Lt. Olegario Diaz (a Spanish
guardia civil officer) reported that the cry occurred in Balintawak on August 25, 1896. Our
historian Teodoro Kalaws stated in his 1925 book entitled The Filipino Revolution that this event
occurred in kangkong, Balintawak during the last week of August 1896.
The second speaker viewpoint does not agree with mine. Teodor Kalaw is a trustworthy source;
Another significant source was Spanish lieutenant Olegario Diaz, who reported in 1896 that it
happened in Balintawak, which corresponded to Gregorio Zaide's testimony. These sources
from these personas confirmed Masangkay's version of cry. The first battle between the
katipuneros and the civil guards, according to Masangkay, occurred on August 26, 1896, and it
is usually assumed that this "first battle" is the definitive meaning of the term cry.
Meanwhile, three revolutionaries, Pio Valenzuela, Teodoro Plata, and Briccio Pantas, claimed to
have witnessed the incident in Pugad-Lawin. Their reasons, however, are conflicting.
Valenzuela's court testimony in 1896 did not correspond with his memoirs. Valenzuela lied how
many times in court during the 1896 trial and later denied doing so. During the 1896 hearings,
Valenzuela made the following inconsistent (volatile) remarks. So, we are sure that the Pugad-
Lawin wasn’t the place where the first cry of rebellion took place.

Yna Marie Ganay

1NR – (First Negative Rebuttal) BALINTAWAK
The debate among historians continues to this day. The "Cry of Pugad Lawin" is not historically
correct. It lacks positive documentation and supporting evidence from the witness. Only the
testimony of one eyewitness (Dr. Pio Valenzuela) is insufficient to validate and verify a
contentious historical problem. Historians and living participants, not politicians and their
admirers, should resolve this debate.
I would certainly give much less credence to all accounts coming from Pio Valenzuela, as well
as the verbal interpretations Agoncillo received from him because Valenzuela gave so many
versions from the time he surrendered to the Spanish authorities and made various statements
that were not always compatible with one another up to the time he was interviewed by
Agoncillo as an old man. Pio Valenzuela retracted yet another statement. However, in
Agoncillo's Rebellion of the People, Valenzuela withdrew his statement and said that Rizal was
actually in favor of the insurrection if certain conditions were met.
Guillermo Masangkay, on the other side, announced to the public that Pantas and Valenzuela
had already escaped surrendering to the Spaniards before the attack by the civil guards.
Masangkay questioned Valenzuela about his version of events, given that he was not present
during the shredding of the cedula and fight with the civil guard, or simply the "Supreme
Scream." Valenzuela's behavior in court jeopardizes the credibility of his evidence. His claim
cannot be believed due to his tendency of lying in front of the media.

Memelyn Milendez
1AR – (First Affirmative Rebuttal) PUGAD – LAWIN
Several incidents transpired before the Cry of Pugad Lawin that increased the Filipino people's
commitment against the Spanish conquerors. These events brought the once-divided Filipino
people together and directly led to the Cry of Pugad Lawin and the establishment of the
Philippine Revolution.
The National Historical Institute (NHI) met in 1986 to settle the historical dispute surrounding the
Cry. During their meeting on August 14th, 1986, the NHI passed NHI Board Resolution No. 2,
series of 1986, formally naming the event the "Cry of Pugad Lawin," which occurred on August
23rd, 1896. This conclusion was supported by historical sources as well as the Biak-na-bato
constitution.
The Biak-na-Bato constitution is the document drafted and declared by the revolutionary
government's leaders. In its preface, the text asserts that the revolution began on August 24,
1896, putting the date of the cry one day earlier, on August 23rd.

Mary Grace Amar

2NR – (Second Negative Rebuttal) BALINTAWAK
Julie Hope Sadang
2AR – (Second Affirmative Rebuttal) PUGAD - LAWIN