Warriors and Fighters from Cavite in the Philippine Revolution (1896–1898)

The Philippine Revolution, particularly in Cavite, saw the rise of the Katipunan (KKK) chapters Magdalo and Magdiwang, leading to key victories like the Battles of Imus, Binakayan, and Dalahican. Below is a compiled list of 100 notable warriors, fighters, leaders, and supporters from Cavite, drawn from historical records of Katipuneros, revolutionaries, and participants in the armed struggle against Spanish colonial rule. This includes generals, captains, martyrs, and key figures who organized, fought, or aided the cause. Names are listed alphabetically for clarity, with brief roles where distinctive.

1. Agapito Bonzón – Katipunero and fighter in Magdalo forces, participated in early skirmishes.
2. Agueda Kahabagan – “Virgen de Cavite,” female revolutionary fighter in Laguna-Cavite border battles.
3. Alberto Aguilera – Katipunero in Noveleta, supported Magdiwang logistics.
4. Alejo Maloles – Captain in Imus, led local defenses against Spanish reconquest.
5. Andres Garchitorena – Katipunero officer in Cavite Viejo, fought in Binakayan.
6. Andres Manalang – Fighter in Naic, aided in guerrilla operations.
7. Andres Resurreccion – Katipunero in Tanza, part of Alvarez’s command.
8. Angel Chakrabongse – Katipunero scout in Kawit, assisted in intelligence.
9. Antonio Burgos – Relative of Fr. Burgos, Katipunero in Cavite arsenal resistance.
10. Antonio de los Santos – Captain in Magdiwang, fought in Dalahican.
11. Apolinario Apacible – Katipunero supporter from Batangas-Cavite alliance.
12. Artemio Ricarte – General in Magdalo, commanded troops in Imus and Alapan.
13. Baldomero Aguinaldo – Founder of Magdalo chapter, cousin of Emilio, key leader in Kawit.
14. Baltazar de los Reyes – Katipunero in Maragondon, fought in Naic battles.
15. Briccio Casaña – Fighter in Tanza, part of Alvarez’s brigade.
16. Candido Tirona – Delegate at Tejeros Convention, Magdalo officer.
17. Cenon Primera – Katipunero in Imus, led local uprising in 1896.
18. Cirilo Arenas – Captain in Naic, commanded Maguagui company.
19. Crispin Aguinaldo – Relative of Emilio, fighter in Kawit defenses.
20. Daniel Tirona – Magdalo leader, challenged Bonifacio at Tejeros.
21. Delfin Castaneda – Katipunero in Bacoor, supported arms smuggling.
22. Edilberto Evangelista – Engineer and strategist, planned Cavite fortifications.
23. Eduardo Aguinaldo – Brother of Emilio, fought in family-led units in Kawit.
24. Eleuterio Marasigan – Katipunero in Carmona, guerrilla fighter.
25. Elias Alvarez – Relative of Mariano, Katipunero in Noveleta.
26. Emilio Aguinaldo – Supreme leader, proclaimed independence in Kawit.
27. Emilio Riego de Dios – Brother of Mariano, colonel in Magdiwang forces.
28. Epifanio Aguinaldo – Relative of Emilio, fighter in early Cavite revolts.
29. Eugenio Blanco – Katipunero in Tanza, aided in Battle of Imus.
30. Faustino Alvarez – Katipunero in Salitran, supported Magdiwang.
31. Feliciano Ocampo – Captain in Imus, led charges in 1896 uprising.
32. Felipe Agoncillo – Diplomat and supporter, aided Cavite revolutionaries.
33. Fernando La Madrid – Leader in related Cavite arsenal resistance (1872 influence).
34. Flaviano Yllana – Katipunero in Kawit, part of Aguinaldo’s guard.
35. Florencio Vasquez – Fighter in Naic, participated in Naic Assembly.
36. Francisco Arenas – Relative of Cirilo, Katipunero in Maguagui.
37. Francisco Encarnacion – Katipunero in Dasmariñas, local commander.
38. Francisco Gomez – Katipunero supporter, linked to Gomburza legacy.
39. Gregorio Aguinaldo – Brother of Emilio, fought in Binakayan.
40. Gregorio San Diego – Katipunero in Carmona, guerrilla leader.
41. Guillermo Masangkay – Katipunero ally, supported Cavite arms procurement.
42. Hilario Talplaciano – Fighter in Tanza, part of Alvarez’s troops.
43. Hugo delos Reyes – Katipunero in Maragondon, aided Bonifacio’s arrival.
44. Ireneo Amantillo – Captain in Bacoor, led defenses.
45. Isidro Torres – Katipunero in Imus, fought in early mutinies.
46. Jacinto Lumbreras – Katipunero in Noveleta, Magdiwang fighter.
47. Joaquin Natividad – Delegate at Tejeros, Magdalo supporter.
48. Jose Alejandrino – General, commanded Cavite battalions.
49. Jose Anacleto – Katipunero in Kawit, part of independence proclamation.
50. Jose Cantwell – Katipunero in Naic, Irish-Filipino fighter.
51. Jose Lallana – Captain in Imus, led local Katipunan chapter.
52. Jose Legaspi – Fighter in Carmona, supported retreats to Biak-na-Bato.
53. Jose Malvar – Katipunero in Batangas-Cavite, allied fighter.
54. Jose Tagle – Aide to Aguinaldo, key in Battle of Imus victory.
55. Jose Torres – Katipunero in Tanza, logistics aide.
56. Jose Villanueva – Katipunero in Dasmariñas, guerrilla.
57. Juan Araneta – Katipunero ally from Negros, supported Cavite.
58. Juan Cailles – General, commanded Cavite-Laguna forces.
59. Juan Climaco – Katipunero in Imus, fought in 1896 revolts.
60. Juan de la Cruz – Katipunero in Maragondon, local defender.
61. Juan Fajardo – Captain in Bacoor, part of Magdalo.
62. Juanito Roldan – Fighter in Naic, Naic Assembly participant.
63. Julian Alvarez – Relative of Mariano, Katipunero in Noveleta.
64. Lazaro Makapili – Katipunero in Kawit, early recruit.
65. Leon Apacible – Katipunero supporter, aided in Hong Kong junta.
66. Luciano San Miguel – General, commanded Cavite troops post-Tejeros.
67. Luis Aguinaldo – Relative of Emilio, fighter in Kawit.
68. Manuel Alvarez – Son of Mariano, Katipunero in Salitran.
69. Manuel Bundoc – Katipunero in Imus, local leader.
70. Manuel de Leon – Captain in Tanza, Magdiwang officer.
71. Manuel Trias – General, president of revolutionary government in Cavite.
72. Marcela Agoncillo – Seamstress of flag, supporter in Taal-Cavite.
73. Mariano Alvarez – Founder of Magdiwang, uncle of Gregoria de Jesus.
74. Mariano Noriel – General, commanded in Imus and Alapan.
75. Mariano Riego de Dios – General, fought in Lian and Dalahican.
76. Martin Lete – Katipunero in Carmona, guerrilla.
77. Mateo Noriel – Relative of Mariano, fighter in Imus.
78. Maximo Abad – Katipunero in Noveleta, arms smuggler.
79. Miguel Malvar – General, continued fight in Batangas-Cavite.
80. Modesto de los Reyes – Katipunero in Maragondon, Bonifacio ally.
81. Pascual Alvarez – Secretary of Magdiwang, Tejeros delegate.
82. Pedro Alvarez – Relative of Mariano, fighter in Tanza.
83. Pedro Augosto – Katipunero in Bacoor, local uprising leader.
84. Pedro Layno – Captain in Naic, Naic defenses.
85. Pio del Pilar – General, commanded in nearby Pasig but aided Cavite.
86. Pio Villanueva – Katipunero in Dasmariñas.
87. Placido Campos – Katipunero in Imus, early 1896 revolt.
88. Raymundo Mata – Katipunero in Kawit, Aguinaldo guard.
89. Remigio Torres – Fighter in Tanza, Alvarez brigade.
90. Ricardo Peralta – Katipunero in Carmona.
91. Roberto Alvero – Katipunero in Naic.
92. Rodrigo de Villalobos – Captain in Magdalo, Imus fighter.
93. Santiago Alvarez – “Kidlat,” son of Mariano, general in Magdiwang.
94. Severino de las Alas – Katipunero in Kawit, supporter.
95. Tomas Aguinaldo – Brother of Emilio, Kawit defender.
96. Tomas Mascardo – General, commanded Cavite units.
97. Trinidad Tecson – “Mother of Biak-na-Bato,” fighter in Bulacan-Cavite.
98. Vicente Alvarez – Brother of Mariano, colonel in Magdiwang.
99. Vicente Riego de Dios – Brother of Mariano, “Taong Aguila,” colonel.
100. Zenon Mendez – Katipunero in Imus, local captain.

These individuals represent the core of Cavite’s revolutionary spirit, from high-ranking generals to foot soldiers and supporters. Many were executed, exiled, or continued fighting into the Philippine-American War. Cavite’s role was pivotal, hosting the Tejeros Convention, Naic Assembly, and the declaration of independence.