Apolinario Mabini

Guide Note

Apolinario Mabini became the first Philippine prime minister after the struggle for independence from Spain. This made him 2nd in rank to the revolutionary President Emilio Aguinaldo. Both of them were eventually captured in March 1901 by U.S. troops.¹

Fast Facts

1. Born: July 22, 1864
2. 1st Philippine prime minister²
3. 1st Philippine foreign secretary³
4. Years served as prime minister: 1899
5. Years served as foreign secretary: 1898-1899
6. Planned to outlaw liquor and lotteries throughout the Philippines²
7. Condemned some of Aguinaldo's political policies⁴
8. Died: May 13, 1903 due to cholera

Political Climate

In 1898, the Filipino revolutionaries won their independence from Spain. Apolinario Mabini served as prime minister under the fledgling administration of President Emilio Aguinaldo later the same year. His government service is marked by the Philippine-American War.⁴

Achievements

During the revolution against Spain, Mabini functioned as a top adviser to then General Emilio Aguinaldo. He wrote many decrees and was a major figure in drafting the first Philippine Constitution.⁵

Trivia

1. Practiced dancing with a chair because of his shy personality⁶
2. His house had been moved to 2 different locations⁶
3. Opposed the public declaration of Philippine independence⁷

Quotes

"Thou shalt worship God in the form which thy conscience may deem most righteous and worthy; for in thy conscience, which condemns thy evil deeds and praises thy good ones, speaks thy God"⁵

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History of The Philippines | Philippines | Philippine Coup

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