San Miguel, Bulacan - Famous People From San Miguel

Famous People From San Miguel

• Nicanor Abelardo - Composer
• Alfredo Lim - 2004-2007 Philippine Senator and 2012 Mayor of Manila.
• Virgilio S. Almario - writer
• Felipe S. Buencamino Sr. - Born in this town on September 22, 1848. Leader of the revolutionaries, and became 'Kalihim ng Suliraning Panlabas' - of the first Republic of the Philippines. One of the founders of Iglesia Filipina Independiente. He joined the Revolutionary Movement and fought in the battles of 'Battle of Kamansi' and 'Battle of Arayat' - Arayat, Pampanga. He was part and member of Malolos Congress. He was named to the Aguinaldo Cabinet as "Secretario de Fomento" or Secretary of Development. He died on February 6, 1929
• Pablo Tecson (1859-1933)

• Simon Tecson (1861-1903) – The revolutionary Colonel of the 'Siege of Baler' - Siege of Baler. Simon Ocampo Tecson fought in the Philippine–American War. He surrendered to the Americans on February 12, 1901 in San Miguel de Mayumo. He refused to take the oath of allegiance to the United States, resulting in his deportation to Guam on June 16, 1901. When a general amnesty was offered to all Filipino insurgents on July 4, 1902, Simon O. Tecson was one of those who availed of this opportunity. On September 21, 1902, he took his oath of allegiance and was allowed to return to the Philippines. He was appointed Mayor of San Miguel, Bulacan. He died on November 15, 1903, of tuberculosis, at the age of 43 in his beloved hometown of San Miguel de Mayumo, his remains are buried in the church of San Miguel. His house, Tecson House, is the house where the first Philippine Constitution was ratified with Emilio Aguinaldo. It was built by his wife Tomasa Mossegeld-Santiago Tecson. The son of Simon and Tomasa, their youngest son Pedro Tecson was born after his death, the son of Pedro Tecson wrote a book, 2011, about the Siege of Baler - Luis Zamora Tecson - The grandson of Simon Tecson. Philippine–Spanish Friendship Day is celebrated every year in this house as a commemoration of the 'Siege of Baler' that ended the Spanish Global Colonization in the entire world, that ended in peace. List of Filipino Generals in the Philippine Revolution of 1896 and the Filipino-American War of 1899. The 'Tecson' of San Miguel, Bulacan, the Tecson of Balanga, Bataan, the Tecson of Candaba, Pampanga, the Tecson of Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, the Tecson of San Quintin, Pangasinan and the 'Ticzon' of San Pablo City, Laguna, the Tecson of San Jose, Batangas, and the Tecson of Tanay, Rizal are descendants of the three 'Tek Sun' brothers from Guangzhou, China. The tombstone of Jose Tecson who passed 1728 is in the church of Saint Patrick Church of Candaba, Pampanga, his name is written in Chinese character. Jose Tecson - 'Hu Si Tek Sun Bu', the place is 'Immortal Torch'. Guangzhou, China is called 'Immortals City'.
• Emiliano Tecson participated in the ratification of the first Philippine Constitution with Emilio Aguinaldo. The 'Tecson' of San Miguel, Bulacan, the 'Tecson' of Balanga, Bataan and the 'Tecson' of San Jose, Batangas as well as the 'Ticzon' of San Pablo City, Laguna are descendants of the three 'Tek Sun' brothers from Guangzhou, China. The tombstone of Jose Tecson who passed 1728 is in the church of Saint Patrick Church of Candaba, Pampanga.
• Trinidad Tecson (1848–1928) is one of the revolutionaries during Philippine Revolution who is famous for being the 'The Mother of Biak-na-Bato': Katipunan - Pact of Biak-na-Bato and 'The Mother of Philippine Red Cross' - Philippine Red Cross and 'Mother of Mercy'. She was born in this town on November 18, 1848. She is the daughter of Rafael Tecson and Monica Perez. She was trained to do 'Arnis' (Sword fighting) at a young age by a man named 'Tangkad' (Tall). Trinidad was called Babaing lalaki (Woman that acts like a man). During the Philippine Revolution she joined the rebellion, took care of the sick and wounded in the mountains. Along with three other companions, she went to the courthouse in Kalookan (Caloocan) to seize firearms. They overpowered the Guardia Civil and carried away their guns. She was with the revolutionaries in 12 battles under five Filipino generals and organized groups of women to nurse wounded the Filipino soldiers. Trinidad was Brigadaire General during Philippine Revolution, List of Filipino Generals in the Philippine Revolution of 1896 and the Filipino-American War of 1899. Emilio Aguinaldo called her 'The Mother of Philippine Red Cross' - Philippine Red Cross, Mother of Mercy. She died on January 28, 1928 in Philippine General Hospital. Her remains are buried in Veterans Plot of La Loma Cemetery. Trinidad is cousin of Emiliano Tecson, Pablo Tecson and Simon Tecson. Trinidad Tecson Elementary School is a Memorial School for her, District IV Manila - Division of City Schools-Manila. The 'Tecson' of San Miguel, Bulacan, the Tecson of San Jose, Batangas, the Tecson of Tanay, Rizal, the Tecson of Balanga, Bataan, the Tecson of Candaba, Pampanga, the Tecson of Tanauan, Leyte, and the 'Ticzon' of San Pablo City, Laguna are descendants of the three 'Tek Sun' brothers from Guangzhou, China - 'Immortals City'. The tombstone of Jose Tecson who passed 1728 is in the church of Saint Andrew Church of Candaba, Pampanga, Jose Tecson - 'Hu Si Tek Sun Bu'. It is written in Chinese character which also denotes a place 'Immortal Torch'.