MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Filipino historians and archivists are now saying that self-proclaimed investigative writer Raissa Robles who wrote a book, “Never Again: Marcos Martial Law,” may be a reincarnation of a 19th century book author.

The similarities are quite shocking. Robles’ resemblance to the 19th century author boggles the mind, but the fact that both authors wrote books about Martial Law — one about Marcos, the other about Blanco — is cryptic!

Blanco was the Spanish Governor-General in the late 1800’s, who on August 30, 1896, declared a “state of war” in the province of Manila, Bulacan, Cavita, Pampanga, Tarlac, Laguna, Batangas and Nueva Ecija and placed them under martial law. The declaration was prompted by the spread of rebellion led by Andres Bonifacio.

This historical event is documented by the Kahimyang Project.