Cavite commemorates 121st Tejeros Convention, Army founding day

From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 19): Cavite commemorates 121st Tejeros Convention, Army founding day



CASA HACIENDA DE TEJEROS. The site of the historical Tejeros Convention on March 22, 1897 saw action when two rival factions of the Katipunan in Cavite -- the Magdiwang under Andres Bonifacio; and the Magdalo under Emilio Aguinaldo -- convened for the election of officers that established the Revolutionary Government and founded the Philippine Army. Rosario town commemorates the occasion annually. (Photo courtesy of Esquierdo Bhel Asinas)

ROSARIO, Cavite – Army Reserve Command (ARESCOM) Brigadier General Bernie S. Langub led representatives from the local government units, members of the Philippine Army and the academe in the annual commemoration of the Tejeros Convention and the army’s founding anniversary rites in this historic town.

Cavite’s Provincial Information and Community Affairs Division (PICAD) said Monday that this year’s Cavite historical celebration last week adopted the theme “Hukbong Katihan: Naglilingkod sa mga Mamamayan, Pinapanatiling Matiwasay ang Buong Bayan.”

Cavite Historical Society and Philippine Veterans-Cavite chapter members also joined in the occasion at the Casa Hacienda de Tejeros in Rosario.

In his message, Gen. Langub likened Cavite to a ship that could sail against strong currents, admiring how Cavitenos’ principles remained intact like a true-blooded revolutionary who fought for freedom.

The ARESCOM Commander likewise encouraged everyone to keep supporting them as they are the nation’s line of defense that will protect the country and its people.

The Tejeros Convention was that historical meeting between two rival factions of the Katipunan in Cavite: the MAGDIWANGs under Andres Bonifacio and the MAGDALOs under Emilio Aguinaldo.

Both factions convened for the election of its officers held at the friar estate in Tejeros, a barrio of San Francsico de Malabon that gave way to the formation of Philippine Revolutionary Government and the founding of the Philippine Revolutionary Army.

To re-affirm its role as the forerunner that shaped the First Philippine Republic, the local government of Rosario, Cavite - through its local tourism office – has marked commemorative rite for the Tejeros Convention and the Philippine Army’s founding year 121 years ago.

Although the actual event took place on March 22, holding the event days before - every March 15, has been a tradition-gives way to the birth anniversary of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo who also happens on the same date,” where Provincial, as well as Local officials are expected to attend, said local tourism officer and President of Tourism Officers’ of Cavite Ruben Quinto,

Aguinaldo, awarded the highest prize of the Revolution for being elected as the First President of the Revolutionary Government, organized his Philippine Army on the same date.

Wreath-laying ceremonies and a historical play performed by the cultural group of Salinas were held.

The performing group reenacted the first presidential and vice-presidential elections that happened in Philippine History and the establishment of Philippine Army in the province of Cavite.

At that time, Gen. Artemio Ricarte was named Captain General of the Ejercito en la Republica delos Islas Filipinas or the Revolutionary Philippine Army.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1029236