Executed

Faustino Ablen

died June 1908 · Bilibid prison, Manila, Philippines (under US rule)

Faustino Ablen was a leader of a local movement in the Philippines, and he had once claimed the title of ruler of the island of Leyte. In June 1908 he was hanged at Bilibid prison in Manila, along with a follower, according to the New-York Tribune. The newspaper reported that efforts had been made to win clemency from Governor General Smith, but the execution went ahead.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Source

New-York Tribune, June 2, 1908, page 7 New-York Tribune, June 2, 1908

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