Juan Cailles Monument
Yesterday, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and the Provincial Government of Laguna led the celebration of Gen. Juan Cailles’ 150th birth anniversary.
A wreath was offered to Cailles’ monument by MGen Rowen S Tolentino of the Philippine Army who served as guest of honor. Messages were delivered by NHCP Chairman Dr. Rene R. Escalante, Laguna Governor Ramil L. Hernandez, and Santa Cruz Mayor Edgar S. San Luis.
Governor Hernandez and Director Melody Olavidez also presented a commemorative stamp to the guest of honor.
Cailles is best known for leading Filipino forces in Southern Luzon, particularly in Laguna, during the Philippine-American War. His most celebrated victory is at the Battle of Mabitac on 17 September 1900. After his surrender in 1901, he served in various government positions–the longest of which was as Governor of Laguna.
Juan Cailles
(1871-1951)Makabayan, Rebolusyonaryo. Isinilang sa Nasugbu, Batangas, 10 Nobyembre 1871. Nagkamit ng Teacher’s Diploma, Paaralang Normal ng mga Heswita, 1890. Nagturo sa Baryo Amaya, Tanza, Cavite hanggang sa pagsiklab ng himagsikang Filipino, 1896. Umanib sa hukbo ni Heneral Emilio Aguinaldo at naging Brigadyer Heneral, 1897. Isa sa mga lumagda sa pagpapahayag ng kalayaan ng Pilipinas, 12 Hunyo, 1898. Itinalaga sa Laguna, 1899. Tinalo ang mga Amerikano sa labanan ng Mabitac, 17 Setyembre 1900. Sumuko sa mga Amerikano, 24 Hunyo 1901. Hinirang na Gobernador Sibil, 1902-1910 at nahalal na Gobernador ng Laguna, 1915-1925; Naging kinatawan ng lalawigan ng Mountain Province, 1926-1931; Muling nahalal na Gobernador ng Laguna, 1932-1938; Pangalawang tagapangulo ng Board of Pensions for Veterans, 1940. Inspektor Heneral ng Philippine Veterans Administration, 1941. Yumao 28 Hunyo 1951.
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