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Emilio Jacinto


Brains of the Katipunan.
Born in Trozo, Manila, on December 15, 1875.

He joined the Katipunan in 1894 and became Bonifacio's
trusted friend and adviser. He founded and edited the
Katipunan newspaper, Kalayaan, whose first issue came
out in January 1896.

Died on April 16, 1899.