"Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa paroroonan." -- Jose Rizal

During the Philippine-American War, Gen. Miguel Malvar (1865-1911) took command of Filipino revolutionary forces on April 1, 1901, following the capture of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo by US troops on March 23 earlier that year.

Malvar's authority was designated by Aguinaldo's decreed line of succession and approved by the Hong Kong Junta. That made Malvar the third, after Gen. Antonio Luna, to command the Philippine Army as its capitan-general.

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines, on its Internet site, recognizes this fact. Today, Malvar is honored with a statue and a museum in his home town of Santo Tomas in Batangas Province.

However, the Philippine Army, on its Web site, does not list Malvar in its roster of commanding generals.

Considering Malvar's contributions to the Army and to our nation, it is only correct that we, the Filipino people, give him the recognition that the General deserves: his name and portrait in the Philippine Army's roster of commanding generals, at the very least.

Our nation has a revolutionary tradition. We must not forget it, for it is our compass in our journey towards nationhood. So, be a hero for a hero. Please sign our petition and pass it along. Thank you.

Viva la Revolucion Filipina!