The Aliño Brothers    

                                                                                                   

                                                     
Most of stories of Cebu' uprising against the Spaniards revolve around Lapu-Lapu, Pantaleon Villegas (Leon Kilat), Arcadio Maxilom (Tan Cadio), among other Cebuano Katipuneros.

Little did we know that there were four other Cebuanos - the Aliños Brothers - who also fought for the country's liberation from foreign oppressors

These valiant heroes, who may not be known to many, were native of the city who risked their lives to free the nation from oppression.

According to history, the three Aliños - Hilario, Felix, and Potenciano - were natives of Talisay and are considered as the "wealthiest and best- educated" of the Cebuano society of their times.

The three were said to have fought the war to protect Talisay residents from the foreign oppressors.

There are very limited accounts about the Aliño Brothers in history books, particularly during the Spanish settlement.

The eve of the Battle of Tres De Abril on April 2, 1898, the brothers led an uprising against the Spanish colonizers who plagued the city with oppression.

Thr revolution was launched in Barangay San Isidro where the brothers were recognized victorious in the attack. He, however, said the victory was only "short lived" and the Aliño Brothers retreated as the weaponry of the Spaniards were more powerful than theirs.

I learned that the uprising of the Aliño brothers was actually an "inspiration" of the Battle of Tres De Abril.

I would like to thank Mr. Chad Rama for giving me the information about the Aliño Bothers.