Ananias Diokno led the Battalion Maluya on its expedition to the Visayas. He was also responsible for the transport of arms from Japan, sent by the revolutionary Government. General Diokno with his officers and soldiers, embarked for Sorsogon on steamers named "Bulusan," "Taaleño" and "Purisima Conception," to help organize the first revolutionary government of the Bicol region. In November,1898, the Philippine forces reached the port of Pandan, Ibahay, Capiz and defeated the Spanish forces. After a week they went to Iloilo and demanded the immediate surrender of the Spaniards.