Aguinaldo's knowledge of the law and administrative procedures made him a valuable asset to the revolutionary government.

During the Philippine–American War, Aguinaldo fought again, becoming commanding general of the revolutionary forces in the southern Luzon provinces.

He held many various positions in the Aguinaldo Cabinet as Director of Finance, Secretary of Treasury,[1] and Minister of National Defense.

He was elected President of the Comite de Caballeros ("Gentlemen's Committee") of the Philippine Independent Church in Kawit.

Emilio Aguinaldo, Felipe Agoncillo, Mariano Ponce, and Gregorio Aglipay were among those who paid their respects at his wake, which lasted nearly two weeks.

His remains were later interred at his family's home in Kawit, which has since been converted into a museum commemorating his life and operated by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.