While in Spain, he was one of the members of the Propaganda Movement which demanded equality, especially equal opportunities in the colonial administration, for Spaniards and Filipinos. He was also a contributor to La Solidaridad, an organization composed of Filipino liberals living abroad since 1872, mostly attending different universities across Europe. The group aimed to increase Spanish awareness of the needs of its colony, the Philippines, and to foster a closer relationship between the archipelago and Spain.[4] Alejandrino helped José Rizal in correcting errors in the El filibusterismo, which was published in Ghent, Belgium. He also helped distribute copies of the said manuscript.[3]
When Aguinaldo accepted the offer, Alejandrino proceeded to Hong Kong, where he helped organise the Consejo Revolucionario along with Felipe Agoncillo, José Maria Basa and Mariano Ponce. Later, he became part of the group in the Hong Kong Committee, which included Agoncillo and Galicano Apacible, who was the head of La solidaridad, which advocated Philippines independence, as opposed to the circle led by Basa and Doroteo Cortes, who were for annexation by the United States. In February 1897, Alejandrino went to Japan in hopes of acquiring more weapons for the revolutionaries.[3] He was with Aguinaldo when the latter was exiled to Hong Kong in accordance to the Pact of Biak-na-Bato, which was signed on December 14, 1897.[5]
Philippine–American War and postwar lifeEdit
General Benito Natividad (seated, 2nd from left), Lt. Col. José Alejandrino (seated, 2nd from right) and their aides-de-camp.
In 1898, Alejandrino served in the Malolos Congress, becoming a member of the two committees that drafted the Malolos Constitution. On 26 September, he was given the post of Director of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce. Later, Aguinaldo designated Alejandrino Chief of the engineers of the Army, and he directed the building of trenches in several areas, including Bulacan and Caloocan.[3]
Alejandrino and his friend, General Antonio Luna, suggested to President Emilio Aguinaldo that they build a defensive line from Novaliches to Caloocan to delay the northward advance of American troops intent on capturing the railway. This was however not implemented, as General Luna was murdered by troops loyal to Aguinaldo. The president was later captured and unconditionally surrendered to General Frederick Funston on April 29, 1901.[6] On April 12, 1901, Alejandrino married Adela Chuidian, daughter of the reformist Telesforo Chuidian.[7] In August of the same year, Alejandrino accepted an offer to serve as the second city engineer of Manila.[6] In 1925, Governor-GeneralLeonard Wood made him senator of the Twelfth Senatorial District of the Philippines. He died on June 1, 1951.[6]
^ abc"April 29, 1901: General Jose Alejandrino surrenders in Pampanga". Retrieved 4 September 2012.
^Pedrosa, Carmen. . The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on 19 April 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
^Ocampo, Ambeth R. (June 24, 2011). "Love in the time of revolution". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 25, 2012.
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In this Spanish name the first or paternal surname is Alejandrino and the second or maternal family name is Magdangal Jose Candido Alejandrino y Magdangal 1 December 1 1870 June 1 1951 was a Philippine Republican Army general during the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine American War The HonorableJose AlejandrinoAlejandrino with his wife in c 1901Senator of the Philippines from the 12th senatorial districtIn office November 13 1923 July 14 1928Appointed byLeonard WoodPreceded byTeofisto Guingona Sr Succeeded byManuel CamusGovernor of PampangaIn office 1900 1901Preceded byFrancisco DizonSucceeded byFrederick Dent GrantMinister of Agriculture Industry and CommerceIn office June 23 1898 January 21 1899Preceded byPosition establishedSucceeded byGracio Gonzaga as Minister of Welfare Member of the Malolos CongressIn office September 15 1898 November 13 1899ConstituencyCatanduanesPersonal detailsBornJose Candido Alejandrino y Magdangal 1870 12 01 December 1 1870Binondo Manila Captaincy General of the Philippines Spanish Empire 1 DiedJune 1 1951 1951 06 01 aged 80 Manila PhilippinesPolitical partyDemocrataOther politicalaffiliationsIndependent 1898 1901 RelationsMamerto Natividad Sr brother in law Mamerto Natividad nephew Jose Salvador Alejandrino Natividad nephew Benito Natividad nephew Alma materUniversity of Santo Tomas BA University of Ghent MS OccupationPoliticianProfessionEngineerMilitary serviceAllegianceFirst Philippine RepublicYears of service1896 1901RankMajor GeneralBattles warsPhilippine Revolution Philippine American WarHe was also a senator from the Twelfth Senatorial District of the Philippines 2 Contents 1 Early life 2 Propaganda Movement 3 Philippine American War and postwar life 4 Written works 5 Media portrayals 6 ReferencesEarly life EditAlejandrino was born to a wealthy family from Arayat Pampanga on December 1 1870 in Manila He initially studied at the Ateneo Municipal de Manila and his contemporaries there included Jose Rizal Juan Araneta Cayetano Arellano and Apolinario Mabini among others He acquired his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Santo Tomas and pursued studies in Spain and at the University of Ghent where he graduated with a degree in chemical engineering 3 Propaganda Movement EditWhile in Spain he was one of the members of the Propaganda Movement which demanded equality especially equal opportunities in the colonial administration for Spaniards and Filipinos He was also a contributor to La Solidaridad an organization composed of Filipino liberals living abroad since 1872 mostly attending different universities across Europe The group aimed to increase Spanish awareness of the needs of its colony the Philippines and to foster a closer relationship between the archipelago and Spain 4 Alejandrino helped Jose Rizal in correcting errors in the El filibusterismo which was published in Ghent Belgium He also helped distribute copies of the said manuscript 3 When Aguinaldo accepted the offer Alejandrino proceeded to Hong Kong where he helped organise the Consejo Revolucionario along with Felipe Agoncillo Jose Maria Basa and Mariano Ponce Later he became part of the group in the Hong Kong Committee which included Agoncillo and Galicano Apacible who was the head of La solidaridad which advocated Philippines independence as opposed to the circle led by Basa and Doroteo Cortes who were for annexation by the United States In February 1897 Alejandrino went to Japan in hopes of acquiring more weapons for the revolutionaries 3 He was with Aguinaldo when the latter was exiled to Hong Kong in accordance to the Pact of Biak na Bato which was signed on December 14 1897 5 Philippine American War and postwar life Edit nbsp General Benito Natividad seated 2nd from left Lt Col Jose Alejandrino seated 2nd from right and their aides de camp In 1898 Alejandrino served in the Malolos Congress becoming a member of the two committees that drafted the Malolos Constitution On 26 September he was given the post of Director of Agriculture Industry and Commerce Later Aguinaldo designated Alejandrino Chief of the engineers of the Army and he directed the building of trenches in several areas including Bulacan and Caloocan 3 Alejandrino and his friend General Antonio Luna suggested to President Emilio Aguinaldo that they build a defensive line from Novaliches to Caloocan to delay the northward advance of American troops intent on capturing the railway This was however not implemented as General Luna was murdered by troops loyal to Aguinaldo The president was later captured and unconditionally surrendered to General Frederick Funston on April 29 1901 6 On April 12 1901 Alejandrino married Adela Chuidian daughter of the reformist Telesforo Chuidian 7 In August of the same year Alejandrino accepted an offer to serve as the second city engineer of Manila 6 In 1925 Governor General Leonard Wood made him senator of the Twelfth Senatorial District of the Philippines He died on June 1 1951 6 Written works EditLa Senda del Sacrificio 1949 8 Media portrayals EditPortrayed by Alvin Anson in the film Heneral Luna 2015 and its sequel Goyo Ang Batang Heneral 2018 References Edit a b Film 007772461 Image Film 007772461 ark 61903 3 1 3Q9M CSMF G92L 2 FamilySearch org FamilySearch Retrieved September 22 2017 List of Previous Senators Senate of the Philippines Archived from the original on April 23 2007 Retrieved April 1 2007 a b c d Jose Alejandrino Senate of the Philippines Retrieved 22 May 2012 dead link Dolan Ronald E 1991 Jose Rizal and the Propaganda Movement Philippines A country study Washington D C GPO for the Library of Congress Agoncillo Teodoro 1990 1960 History of the Filipino People 8th ed Quezon City Garotech Publishing Inc ISBN 971 10 2415 2 a b c April 29 1901 General Jose Alejandrino surrenders in Pampanga Retrieved 4 September 2012 Pedrosa Carmen Contribution of Chinese Filipinos to the country The Philippine Star Archived from the original on 19 April 2017 Retrieved 19 April 2017 Ocampo Ambeth R June 24 2011 Love in the time of revolution Philippine Daily Inquirer Retrieved May 25 2012 nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jose Alejandrino Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jose Alejandrino amp oldid 1179378148, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
