Santiago Virata Álvarez (Spanish: [sanˈtjaɣo ˈalβaɾes]; born Santiago Álvarez y Virata; July 25, 1872 – October 30, 1930) was a revolutionary general and a founder and honorary president of the first directorate of the short-lived earlier Partido Nacionalista which existed from 1901 to 1907. Also known as Kidlat ng Apoy (En: Lightning of Fire; Fiery Lightning) because of his inflamed bravery and dedication as commander of Cavite's famous battles (particularly that in Dalahican), he was celebrated in present-day Cavite City as the Hero of the Battle of Dalahican.
A native of Imus, Cavite, Santiago was the only child of revolutionary general Mariano Alvarez (1818–1924) and Nicolasa Virata. After his birth, his family immediately moved to Noveleta, Cavite where he acquired his early education at age seven under Sr. Antonio Dacon. He was later transferred to another private school in Cavite Nuevo (present-day Cavite City) where he was taught by Don Ignacio Vilocillo. Since his parents wanted him to become a teacher, he was sent to Manila and enrolled at a school situated along Camba Street in Tondo, Manila and was headed by Don Macario Hernández. However, his academic endeavors were interrupted by the revolution in 1896. After the revolution, he enrolled at the University of Santo Tomas but later transferred to the Colegio de San Juan de Letran where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts. He then took up law at the Liceo de Manila.
Personal life
Santiago married Maria Paz Granados of Tanza, Cavite with whom he had ten children - Marta, Magdalena, Gabriel, Pacita, Numeriano, Egmidio, Rosendo, Virginia, Amalia, and Fidel.
Philippine Revolution
Prior to the outbreak of the revolution, Santiago was already a delegado general of the provincial council of the Katipunan in Cavite. He became captain general and later, commander-in-chief, of the Magdiwang forces and valiantly fought the Spaniards from 1896 to 1897. With his father, Mariano Álvarez, and cousin, General Pascual Álvarez, they liberated Noveleta from the Spaniards on August 31, 1896. A notable combatant, Santiago displayed heroism and bravery in various battles within Noveleta, specifically in the towns of Naic, Maragondon, Magallanes, Tanza, Alfonso, Silang, Imus, and Francisco de Malabon. From November 9 to 11, 1896, Alvarez won a decisive victory against General Ramon Blanco at the 36-hour Battle of Dalahican, one of the bloodiest battles at the advent of the Philippine Revolution.
Although marginalized within the ranks of the revolution with the ascendancy of a rival faction, Alvarez continued to support the cause of the revolution.
American occupation
During the establishment of the American civil government in the Philippines in 1901, Alvarez assisted in the organization of the Partido Nacionalista (1901–1907), wherein he later became president of its directorate. In 1902, Governor-General William Howard Taft assigned him as presiding officer of the Junta Magna de la Comisión de la Paz (Great Council of the Peace Commission) which was formed to accelerate the rehabilitation of the country from the destruction caused by the war.
Álvarez joined in the founding of the Philippine Independent Church where he also served as one of its local leaders. He organized the Makabuhay Association in 1912 which aimed for mutual assistance and co-fraternity.
Death
On October 30, 1930, at age 58, he died of paralysis in San Pablo, Laguna and was buried at the Noveleta Public Cemetery.
In popular culture
Portrayed by Mario Capalad in the 2012 film, El Presidente.
Portrayed by Allen Edzfar in the 2013 TV series, Katipunan.
Written works
The Katipunan and the Revolution: Memoirs of a General [1]
Recalling the Revolution: Memoirs of a Filipino General[1]
References
"Santiago V. Alvarez: Hero of the Battle of Dalahican" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-02-18.
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Virata AlvarezGeneral Santiago AlvarezBirth nameSantiago Alvarez y VirataNickname s Spanish Fuego Tagalog ApoyBorn 1872 07 25 July 25 1872Imus Cavite Captaincy General of the PhilippinesDiedOctober 30 1930 1930 10 30 aged 58 San Pablo Laguna Philippine IslandsAllegiance First Philippine Republic Republic of Biak na Bato Katipunan Magdiwang Service wbr branchPhilippine Revolutionary ArmyYears of service1896 1901RankBrigadier GeneralBattles warsPhilippine Revolution Battle of Noveleta Battle of DalahicanPhilippine American WarRelationsMariano Alvarez Father Pascual Alvarez Cousin Contents 1 Early life 2 Personal life 3 Philippine Revolution 4 American occupation 5 Death 6 In popular culture 7 Written works 8 ReferencesEarly life EditA native of Imus Cavite Santiago was the only child of revolutionary general Mariano Alvarez 1818 1924 and Nicolasa Virata After his birth his family immediately moved to Noveleta Cavite where he acquired his early education at age seven under Sr Antonio Dacon He was later transferred to another private school in Cavite Nuevo present day Cavite City where he was taught by Don Ignacio Vilocillo Since his parents wanted him to become a teacher he was sent to Manila and enrolled at a school situated along Camba Street in Tondo Manila and was headed by Don Macario Hernandez However his academic endeavors were interrupted by the revolution in 1896 After the revolution he enrolled at the University of Santo Tomas but later transferred to the Colegio de San Juan de Letran where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts He then took up law at the Liceo de Manila Personal life EditSantiago married Maria Paz Granados of Tanza Cavite with whom he had ten children Marta Magdalena Gabriel Pacita Numeriano Egmidio Rosendo Virginia Amalia and Fidel Philippine Revolution EditPrior to the outbreak of the revolution Santiago was already a delegado general of the provincial council of the Katipunan in Cavite He became captain general and later commander in chief of the Magdiwang forces and valiantly fought the Spaniards from 1896 to 1897 With his father Mariano Alvarez and cousin General Pascual Alvarez they liberated Noveleta from the Spaniards on August 31 1896 A notable combatant Santiago displayed heroism and bravery in various battles within Noveleta specifically in the towns of Naic Maragondon Magallanes Tanza Alfonso Silang Imus and Francisco de Malabon From November 9 to 11 1896 Alvarez won a decisive victory against General Ramon Blanco at the 36 hour Battle of Dalahican one of the bloodiest battles at the advent of the Philippine Revolution Although marginalized within the ranks of the revolution with the ascendancy of a rival faction Alvarez continued to support the cause of the revolution American occupation EditDuring the establishment of the American civil government in the Philippines in 1901 Alvarez assisted in the organization of the Partido Nacionalista 1901 1907 wherein he later became president of its directorate In 1902 Governor General William Howard Taft assigned him as presiding officer of the Junta Magna de la Comision de la Paz Great Council of the Peace Commission which was formed to accelerate the rehabilitation of the country from the destruction caused by the war Alvarez joined in the founding of the Philippine Independent Church where he also served as one of its local leaders He organized the Makabuhay Association in 1912 which aimed for mutual assistance and co fraternity Death EditOn October 30 1930 at age 58 he died of paralysis in San Pablo Laguna and was buried at the Noveleta Public Cemetery In popular culture EditPortrayed by Mario Capalad in the 2012 film El Presidente Portrayed by Allen Edzfar in the 2013 TV series Katipunan Written works EditThe Katipunan and the Revolution Memoirs of a General 1 Recalling the Revolution Memoirs of a Filipino General 1 References Edit Santiago V Alvarez Hero of the Battle of Dalahican PDF Retrieved 2012 02 18 a b Santiago V Alvarez Retrieved 2012 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