The document discusses the controversy around the "First Cry" which marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. There are differing accounts of the location and date, with some claiming it occurred in Balintawak on August 26th, 1896 while others say Pugad Lawin on August 23rd. Eyewitnesses like Dr. Pio Valenzuela, Generals Masangkay and Virata-Alvarez provide different versions. The event involved tearing up tax certificates and shouts of "Viva La Independencia Filipina" to express the goal of independence. While details are unclear, the First Cry signified the start of the armed uprising that led to Philippine independence.