An Overview
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Excerpts from Speeches of Justice Herrera
Justice Ameurfina M. Herrera | Granddaughter of Emilio Famy Aguinaldo
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The first order that he issued was “let us all unite so we can work together and put an end to slavery.” “Know thyself” was a trait that he carried. He knew his limitations and so, sought and appointed people with higher intellect and broader experience to help him in his acts of governance… |
A Daughter’s Perspective
Carmen Aguinaldo-Melencio | Daughter of Emilio Famy Aguinaldo and Hilaria del Rosario Aguinaldo
Published by the Philippine Free Press on 3 August 1939
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He has no vices to speak of. He does not drink, does not smoke, and does not gamble. There are no movies for him if he can avoid them. Since our return from Europe six years ago, he has been to the movies only two or three times. |
Aguinaldo’s Confession
General Emilio Aguinaldo | President, First Philippine Republic
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And that is why, I am disclosing here, that no matter how serious were the criticisms and accusations hurled upon me, my silence was not perturbed; since I know that the past events could not be altered and the glorious history of our nation that we so treasure would not be blemished. |
My silence was also prompted by my belief that the many heroes we have bind and strengthen our nation so that the freedom and independence that we have earned for the Philippines may not vanish again.