Emilio Aguinaldo, Philippine patriot and general, led the only forces ever to fight as both allies and enemies of the United States. He supported the US in the Spanish-American war, but became suspicious of the US after the war and led his forces in rebellion against US dominance. Defeated in that effort he eventually became a staunch supporter of the US. Initiated Jan. 1, 1895 in Pilar Lodge under the Grand Orient of Spain, where he eventually became Master, Brother Aguinaldo retired after the uprising and organized Magdalo Lodge, which met at his residence. Upon his death in 1964, he had been a Freemason for over 69 years.
