The film begins with his capture by Philippine and US forces under Frederick Funston's command in 1901, then flashes back to 1886, when an old woman gives Aguinaldo and his childhood friend Candido Tirona cryptic prophecies. Ten years later, Aguinaldo is inducted into the Katipunan and later assumes leadership of its Cavite chapter while becoming mayor of Cavite El Viejo. When the trouble breaks out in Manila in late August 1896, Aguinaldo tries to assure the Spanish provincial government of non-interference and covertly marshals his forces despite a lack of weapons. Learning that the Spanish mostly put their forces in Manila, Aguinaldo finally mobilizes his troops and take the command of the Katipunan forces in Cavite
Jorge Estregan
Emilio Aguinaldo
Cristine Reyes
Hilaria Del Rosario
Cesar Montano
Andres Bonifacio
Christopher de Leon
Antonio Luna
Nora Aunor
Maria Aguinaldo
Ronnie Lazaro
Gen. Candido Tirona
Bayani Agbayani
Gen. Baldomero Aguinaldo
Gerard Ejercito
Gen. Crispulo Aguinaldo
Allan Paule
Gen. Tomás Mascardo
Emilio Garcia
Gen. Pío del Pilar
El Presidente is a action, war, drama, history film released in 2012 exploring themes of philippines. Directed by Mark Meily, it stars Jorge Estregan, Cristine Reyes, Cesar Montano. The film begins with his capture by Philippine and US forces under Frederick Funston's command in 1901, then flashes back to 1886, when an old woman gives Aguinaldo and his childhood friend Candido Tirona cryptic prophecies. Ten years later, Aguinaldo is inducted into the Katipunan and later assumes leadership of its Cavite chapter while becoming mayor of Cavite El Viejo. When the trouble breaks out in Manila in late August 1896, Aguinaldo tries to assure the Spanish provincial government of non-interference and covertly marshals his forces despite a lack of weapons. Learning that the Spanish mostly put their forces in Manila, Aguinaldo finally mobilizes his troops and take the command of the Katipunan forces in Cavite
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