Emilio Aguinaldo
Revolutionary and Political Career - Joining the Katipunan: In 1895, he joined the Pilar Lodge of Freemasonry and later became a member of the Katipunan, a secret society leading the revolution against Spanish colonial rule. He quickly rose through the ranks and became a key military leader, winning several battles in Cavite. - Tejeros Convention: In March 1897, at the Tejeros Convention, he was elected president of the revolutionary government, defeating Andres Bonifacio, the founder of the Katipunan. This led to a power struggle, and Bonifacio was later executed on charges of treason. - Pact of Biak-na-Bato: In December 1897, Aguinaldo signed the Pact of Biak-na-Bato with the Spanish government, agreeing to exile in Hong Kong in exchange for amnesty, financial compensation, and promises of reform. However, neither side fully honored the agreement.
About Emilio Aguinaldo
Revolutionary and Political Career - Joining the Katipunan: In 1895, he joined the Pilar Lodge of Freemasonry and later became a member of the Katipunan, a secret society leading the revolution against Spanish colonial rule. He quickly rose through the ranks and became a key military leader, winning several battles in Cavite. - Tejeros Conven...Read more