Andrés Garchitorena Explained

Andrés Garchitorena was the son of Spanish businessman, Mariano de la Paz C. Garchitorena and Maria Medina. He was member of the revolutionary group headed by Emilio Aguinaldo in Hong Kong during the Spanish–American War. In 1919, he was elected Governor of Ambos Camarines Sur.^{[1] [2]}

He is the father of Mariano Garchitorena,^[3] Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce, and Governor of Camarines Sur. He is also the grandfather of Andres Centenera, a famous Philippine actor.

Notes and References

1. Book: Reports of Cases Determined in the Supreme Court of the Philippine Islands from ... . 1920 . Bureau of Printing . 398 . 3 October 2023 . en.
2. Web site: Past Governors . www.camarinessur.gov.ph . 3 October 2023.
3. Book: Simbulan . Dante C. . The Modern Principalia: The Historical Evolution of the Philippine Ruling Oligarchy . 2005 . UP Press . 978-971-542-496-7 . 120 . 3 October 2023 . en.