The major rebellion against Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines in 1896 was the Philippine Revolution. It was initiated by the Katipunan, a secret society led by Andrés Bonifacio, aiming to gain independence from Spanish rule. The uprising marked a pivotal moment in Filipino struggle for sovereignty and catalyzed the eventual declaration of independence in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. Despite facing a brutal response from Spanish authorities, the revolution inspired future generations and laid the groundwork for later movements seeking freedom, including figures like José Rizal, whose writings galvanized nationalism among Filipinos.