On May 16,1899, La Democracia (La Democracia: diario Filipino independiente), began publication. Its the 1st Filipino newspaper to recognize U.S. sovereignty in Philippines. It urged the Filipino people to accept the new government and to help heal the wounds of war.
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| Trinidad Pardo de Tavera. |
Edited by Trinidad Pardo de Tavera, it was the official publication of the pro-American Partido Federalista , the first political party organized on December 23, 1900 by 125 Filipino illustrados.
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| "Arch erected by the Partido Federal representing Filipina offering another star to the American flag" |
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