Battle of Noveleta

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Battle of Noveleta
Part of the Philippine Revolution
Historical Marker of the Battle of Noveleta
Date August 30, 1896 Location Noveleta, Cavite, Philippines Result Filipino victory
Belligerents
Katipunan Magdiwang	Spanish Empire Guardia Civil
Commanders and leaders
Santiago Alvarez Pascual Alvarez	Ramón Blanco Diego de los Ríos
Strength
10,000 men	3,000 combined infantrymen and auxiliaries
Casualties and losses
~500+	~500+ (Several captured)

The Battle of Noveleta known as Battle of Calero Bridge was a major battle during the Philippine revolution and was one of the first engagements of the revolution in Cavite. In the latter part of the revolution, Noveleta played a key role for the Magdalo and Magdiwang factions. From its capture by the Magdiwang at the start of the revolution, various battles were fought and won by Filipino rebels in Cavite. Noveleta became the seat of the Magdiwang faction of the Katipunan.