Francisco dagohoy biography summary organizers

The lines of this ditty about the fabled hero popularized by Boholano novelty singer Yoyoy Villame provides a stirring rendition of the greatest Boholano military strat­egist. And yet, aside from the generalization that are expected of a tribute, little else is known about Francisco Dagohoy the person. To a large extent. Villame's poverty of spe­cifics reflect a greater injustice to one who led the most successful rebellion against Spanish rule that lasted 85 years.

Dagohoy was Bohol's biggest contribution to the country's collection of military heroes but he had not been successful in drawing re­spect from his own people three generations later. His memorial marker was unveiled on April 11, 1955 by admirers led by then Vice President Carlos P. Garcia, one of Bohol's brightest sons. Today, it lies virtually nondescript in a bushy spot in Caylagan. Magtangtang. Danao town.

A team of political science students from the University of Bohol led by class president Rey Rod