Vito Belarmino
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Vito Belarmino Loyola | |
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| Born | June 15, 1857 |
| Died | July 14, 1933 (aged 76) |
| Parent(s) | Severino Belarmino, Damiana Loyola[1] |
Vito Belarmino y Loyola (June 15, 1857 – July 14, 1933) was a Filipino general during the Philippine Revolution. During the revolution, he was codenamed "Walang Gulat" by fellow Katipuneros.[2] He was placed by Emilio Aguinaldo in command in the province of Albay. There, he established a republican government.[3] He was a Major general.[4]
He joined Aguinaldo in the assault against Infantry Battalion No. 72 of the Spanish Army stationed in Talisay, Batangas. In this encounter, Aguinaldo left to him the leadership of the successful attack on the convent and church and on the Spanish guards.[5]
On April 2nd of 1898, he led a battle along with Simeón Ola, Glicerio Delgado and other Filipino revolutionaries at Camalig in Albay province. This Battle is known as Battle of Camalig.
During the Philippine–American War, he would be given command of Albay to establish a local republican government. He and General José Ignacio Paua defended Legazpi, Albay against American forces led by General William August Kobbé.[6]
On July 4, 1901, due to lack of ammunition, he surrendered to the American forces.
