Cuenca Ancestral House

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Cuenca Ancestral House
Bahay na Tisa
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Cuenca Ancestral House
General information
Architectural style Bahay na bato
Town or city Bacoor, Cavite
Country Philippines
Coordinates 14°27′34.82″N120°56′34.04″E / 14.4596722°N 120.9427889°E / 14.4596722; 120.9427889 Coordinates: 14°27′34.82″N120°56′34.04″E / 14.4596722°N 120.9427889°E / 14.4596722; 120.9427889

The Cuenca Ancestral House (Bahay na Tisa [1] [2] ) is a historic residential building in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines.

History

It served as the residence of Juan and Candida Cuenca. On July 15, 1898, the house became as the headquarters of the Katipunan-led revolutionary government of Emilio Aguinaldo during the Philippine Revolution shortly after the proclamation of Philippine Independence on June 12 of the same year. This earned it the reputation of being the "First Malacañang of the Philippines". It fulfilled this role until September 15, 1898, when the revolutionary government moved to Malolos. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Bahay na Tisa". Bacoor City Government. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  2. Pino, Gladys (6 August 2018). "Bacoor lobbying for historical recognition". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  3. "Historical Background of Bacoorcoor Government Center". Bacoor City Government. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  4. Pamahalaang Rebolusyonaryo – Bakoor, Kabite [Revolutionary Government – Bacoor, Cavite] (Marker outside building) (in Filipino). Facade of the Cuenca Ancestral House: Philippine Historical Committee. 1956.