Fountain of Justice | Pook ng Pagsuko ng mga Puwersang Espanyol sa Negros Occidental MarkerFountain of Justice | Pook ng Pagsuko ng mga Puwersang Espanyol sa Negros Occidental Marker is a Marked Structure, NHCP; Registered Property, Province of Negros Occidental located at Bacolod City, Bacolod City, Region VI.
The Fountain of Justice is a historic landmark in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. It marks the location where the house of Jose Ruiz de Luzurriaga used to stand. It was in this house that the surrender of Bacolod by Spanish authorities to the Filipino forces of General Aniceto Lacson took place on November 6, 1898, during the Negros Revolution. Luzurriaga acted as mediator between the two belligerents. Colonel Isidro de Castro, Spanish governor of Negros, signed the surrender document on behalf of the Spanish forces. The landmark now lies in front of the old Bacolod City Hall.
The plaza and fountain area is also a place for recreation, political, spiritual and cultural activities and is illuminated at night. The fountain is a meeting place for rallies and protesters of many organizations, private, public and labor movements and political sectors. The fountain was the site of the celebration of the 66th Charter Anniversary of Bacolod City.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fountain_of_Justice
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Marker Text:
Pook ng Pagsuko ng mga Puwersang Espanyol sa Negros Occidental
Sa pook na ito na dating kinatatayuan ng bahay ni Don Jose Ruiz de Luzurriaga, tinanggap ng mga lider Filipino sa pamumuno ni Heneral Aniceto Lacson at Juan Araneta ang pagsuko ng mga puwersang Espanyol sa ilalim ni Isidro de Castro, ang gobernador politiko-militar ng Negros Occidental, at iba pang mga opisyal matapos lagdaan ng bawat panig ang Acta de Capitulation, 6 Nobyembre 1898. Ang pagsuko ay hudyat ng pagtatapos ng pamahalaang Espanya sa lalawigan ng Negros Occidental.
Year Unveiled: 2007