EMILIO AGUINALDO (1869-1964)
One way to remember the First President of the Philippines First Republic is to look at the Five Peso Coin!
-Was a Philippine general, politician and independence leader.
-He was born on March 22, 1869 in Kawit,Cavite.
-In 1895, Aguinaldo joined the Katipunan brotherhood, a secret organization then lend by Andres Bonifacio, dedicated to the expulsion of the Spanish and independence for the Philippines.
Emilio Aguinaldo's Achievements
- He led his country to achieve independence after fighting off both the Spanish and the Americans.
- He was elected as the First President of the new Republic under the Malolos Congress.
- He also led the Philippine-American war against U.S. resistance to Philippine independence.
- On June 12, 1898, Aguinaldo at last declared Philippine independence.
- Aguinaldo's proclamation put an end to four centuries of Philippine oppression under Spanish Colonial Rule.
- Youngest president, taking office at age 28
- Longest-lived president, passing away at 94
7 Un-Heroic Deeds of Emilio Aguinaldo
by FilipiKnow
Unlike Jose Rizal whom we Filipinos have venerated as the ideal Filipino hero, Emilio Aguinaldo's legacy can be described as mixed as best. Although his numerous accomplishments cannot be denied, the same can also be said of the many controversies that have continued to hound his name up to this day.
1. He could have saved Bonifacio's life but didn't.
2. He did not investigate the (alleged) rape of Bonifacio's wife.
3. He let Luna's killers go unpunished.
4. He ignored Luna's advice for guerilla warfare only to use it in the end.
5. He had a nascent dictatorial streak.
6. He engaged in political mudslinging against Manuel Quezon.
7. He was the "first" Japanese collaborator.
Bonus Trivia: Aguinaldo and Bonifacio almost had a duel.
As we all know, Aguinaldo contributed many contributions. He made a biggest part in our country because he led our compatriot to achieve our independence. To win against Spaniards and Americans. Because of them, we are now free. Free from being slaves in our own country. We are free to do whatever we wanted to do with responsibilities and limitations. But life isn't perfect and no one is. Even the First President of the Philippines Emilio Aguinaldo is not because of his un-heroic deeds. His flaws shows that he was just a human like the rest of us.
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