May 26, 1859: Felipe Agoncillo was born in Taal, Batangas
(Felipe Agoncillo after a painting by Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo, 1899)
On May 26, 1859, Felipe Agoncillo, considered as the first Filipino diplomat assigned by the Revolutionary Government to campaign for recognition of Philippine independence by foreign countries, was born in Taal, Batangas.