Andrés Garchitorena Explained

Don Andrés Garchitorena was born in Tigaon, Camarines Sur. 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 Don 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.