Battle of San Francisco de Malabon

Battle of San Francisco De Malabon
First Cry of Cavite
Part of the Philippine Revolution
DateAugust 31, 1896
LocationSan Francisco De Malabon, Cavite, Philippines
Result Filipino victory
Territorial
changes
Katipuneros capture San Francisco De Malabon
Belligerents
Katipunan
Magdiwang
Spain Spanish Empire
Commanders and leaders
Diego Mojica
Mariano Trías
Nicolas Portilla
Spain ~Ramón Blanco y Erenas
Strength
~3,200-4,000 ~900-1,100
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Battle of San Francisco De Malabon (Filipino: Labanan sa San Francisco De Malabon) was the first attack staged by revolutionaries in Cavite at 10 in the morning, August 31, 1896 near Pasong Kalabaw (Now known as Sta. Clara) and the town tribune. The uprising was fought by Magdiwang faction of the Katipunan led by Diego Mojica which signaled the start of the revolution in Cavite. Numerous uprisings occurred later that day.