  Emilio Aguinaldo
"We cannot free ourselves unless we move forward united in a single desire."
Born of Chinese
and Filipino parentage, Emilio Aguinaldo was the seventh among eight
children of Carlos Aguinaldo and Trinidad Famy. He joined the Katipunan
in 1894 and adopted the name Magdalo. Emilio Aguinaldo, the leader of
the Magdalo led the Kawit uprising on August 31, 1896 and defeated the
Spanish commander of the Guardia Civil in single combat.
In a ceremony
held at the balcony of his home in Kawit, Cavite on June 12, 1898, he
declared Philippine Independence and unfurled the Philippine Flag.
Emilio Aguinaldo was proclaimed President of the First Philippine
Republic. He was married to Hilario del Rosario who passed away ahead of
him. He got married again to Maria Agoncillo. Aguinaldo is considered
the country's first and the youngest Philippine President. He led forces
that fought against Spain in the Philippine Revolution and the
Americans in the Philippine-American War.
President Emilio
Aguinaldo eventually pledged allegiance to the government of the United
States of America. He died of coronary thrombosis at the age of 95. |
  President Emilio Aguinaldo Born: March 22, 1869
Died: February 6, 1964
Dictator of the Dictatorial Government
President of the Revolutionary Government
President of the First Philippine Republic
(Term: May 24, 1898 - April 1, 1901)
Vice President: Mariano C. Trias |
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