Zapote Bridge

Zapote Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge crossing the Zapote River on the boundary between Bacoor and Las Piñas. The current bridge dates to the Spanish colonial era and is one of the few remaining examples of Spanish-era stone bridge construction in the Manila area.

The bridge is best known as the site of the Battle of Zapote Bridge on 13 June 1899, when Filipino revolutionary forces defended it against an American advance during the Philippine-American War. A historical marker commemorates the battle. The bridge is now a pedestrian crossing, and the surrounding area has a small riverside park. It is easily reached on foot from the nearby road junction.

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On 13 June 1899, Philippine revolutionary forces under General Pio del Pilar held this bridge against a vastly better-equipped American force for hours. The date — Philippine Independence Day — was chosen deliberately: Aguinaldo's commanders wanted a military victory to mark the anniversary. The bridge held, briefly, before American firepower broke through. The battle became one of the iconic moments of Philippine resistance in the Philippine-American War.