MOUNT ARAYAT, PAMPANGA P. I.
Repost with permission from: Our very own Mt Arayat in Pampanga‼️ ~Nestor Punzalan Crisostomo By Emmanuel Brazil Viray 18 July 2023 MOUNT ARAYAT, PAMPANGA P. I. Etymology The first mention of the origin of Arayat is a travel diary from 1696 by Gemelli Careri. The author mentions that according to the natives, the original name of the mountain is Bondo Kalaya, which later became Bondoc Alaya (literally "Mount Alaya"). Later on, Alaya became Arayat. History Philippine Revolution During the Philippine Revolution, the Filipino revolutionaries retreated on Mount Arayat after the failure of the Cry of Nueva Ecija during September 1896 when the Spanish counter-attacked at San Isidro. In September 1897, Gen. Francisco Macabulos retreated to Mount Arayat along with his men to avoid capture by the Spanish authorities in Tarlac, which used to be under the control of his forces. Several engagements would occur here afterwards until his surrender on January 15, 1898. World War II On