Battle of San Francisco de Malabon

Battle of San Francisco De Malabon First Cry of Cavite Part of the Philippine Revolution Date August 31, 1896 Location San Francisco De Malabon, Cavite, Philippines Result Filipino victory Territorial changes Katipuneros capture San Francisco De Malabon Belligerents Katipunan Magdiwang Spanish Empire Commanders and leaders Diego Mojica Artemio Ricarte Nicolas Portilla ~Ramón Blanco y Erenas Strength ~3,200-4,000 ~900-1,100 Casualties and losses Unknown Unknown

The Battle of San Francisco De Malabon (Filipino: Labanan sa San Francisco De Malabon) was the first attack staged by revolutionaries in Cavite at 10 in the morning, August 31, 1896 near Pasong Kalabaw (Now known as Sta. Clara) and the town tribune. The uprising was fought by Magdiwang faction of the Katipunan led by Diego Mojica which signaled the start of the revolution in Cavite. Numerous uprisings occurred later that day.