Excerpts from my forthcoming book

"The story of Caloocan is the story of the Filipino Nation.

"The outbreak of the Philippine Revolution, the fiercest battles of the Philippine-American War, the beginnings of nationhood, all took place in this historic city.

"Andres Bonifacio, Tandang Sora, Apolonio Samson, Emilio Jacinto, Gen. Antonio Luna, Col. Jose Torres Bugallon, Balintawak, Pugad Lawin, and La Loma are all associated with Caloocan. In fact, Melchora Aquino, Gregoria de Jesus, and Apolonio Samson and many more of our country’s heroes were born and raised in Caloocan.

"This book is a humble attempt at paying tribute to some of the personalities, events, and places that have figured in the history of this nation and have earned for Caloocan the honor of being the “Cradle of the Revolution.”

“We need to revisit Caloocan’s rich and colorful past if only to nurture a love among our people of their historical and cultural heritage.

“This book which chronicles the role Caloocan played in the struggle for freedom and independence will go a long way in promoting patriotism and national pride not only for the residents of Caloocan but for the entire Filipino nation.”

From the Foreword of Mayor Enrico “Recom” Echiverri