Emilio Jacinto

Emilio Jacinto y Dizon (Spanish: [eˈmi.ljo xaˈsinto]; December 15, 1875 – April 16, 1899) was a Filipino general during the Philippine Revolution.

He was one of the highest-ranking officers in the Philippine Revolution and was one of the highest-ranking officers of the revolutionary society Kataas-taasang, Kagalang-galang na Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan, or simply and more popularly called Katipunan, being a member of its Supreme Council.

He was elected Secretary of State for the Haring Bayang Katagalugan, a revolutionary government established during the outbreak of hostilities.

He attended San Juan de Letran College, and later transferred to the University of Santo Tomas to study law.

He and Bonifacio also befriended Apolinario Mabini when they attempted to continue José Rizal's La Liga Filipina.

In the 1970s, Jacinto's remains were transferred and enshrined at Himlayang Pilipino Memorial Park in Quezon City.

Marker at Santa Maria Magdalena Parish in Magdalena, Laguna, where he set up headquarters while recuperating from a gunshot wound
Old 20 peso bill that features Emilio Jacinto and Andres Bonifacio
Emilio Jacinto's new monument in Magdalena, Laguna unveiled last April 2017.