COMMANDER // 1872–1930
Santiago Alvarez
generalPhilippines1 battle1 war
Lifespan
1872 – 1930
Active service 1896 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 24.
Profile
Santiago Virata Álvarez was a revolutionary general and a founder and honorary president of the first directorate of the short-lived earlier Partido Nacionalista which existed from 1901 to 1907. Also known as Kidlat ng Apoy because of his inflamed bravery and dedication as commander of Cavite's famous battles, he was celebrated in present-day Cavite City as the Hero of the Battle of Dalahican.
Battles (1)
1896