El Presidente

The film begins with his capture by Philippine and US forces under Frederick Funston’s command in 1901, then flashes back to 1886, when an old woman gives Aguinaldo and his childhood friend Candido Tirona cryptic prophecies. Ten years later, Aguinaldo is inducted into the Katipunan and later assumes leadership of its Cavite chapter while becoming mayor of Cavite El Viejo. When the trouble breaks out in Manila in late August 1896, Aguinaldo tries to assure the Spanish provincial government of non-interference and covertly marshals his forces despite a lack of weapons. Learning that the Spanish mostly put their forces in Manila, Aguinaldo finally mobilizes his troops and take the command of the Katipunan forces in Cavite

The life story of the first Philippine President. The story of the man who led the Filipino people to victory against its Spanish conquerors.

Director: Mark Meily
Writer: Mark Meily
Stars: Jorge Estregan, Nora Aunor, Christopher De Leon, Cristine Reyes, Cesar Montano, Alicia Mayer, Alan Paule, Allen Dizon, Alvin Anson, Archi Adamos, Baron Geisler, Bayani Agbayani, Crispin Pineda, Dennis Padilla, Emilio Garcia, Jeffrey Quizon, Felix Roco, Gary Estrada