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Inauguration of the First Philippine Republic

When
1899-01-23
Where
Barasoain Church
Part of
Malolos Constitution ratified and Emilio Aguinaldo inaugurated President of the First Philippine Republic

Emilio Aguinaldo was inaugurated as President of the First Philippine Republic on January 23, 1899, at Barasoain Church in Malolos.

The formal inauguration occurred on January 23, 1899, following the ratification of the constitution. Aguinaldo took the oath as president at Barasoain Church, which had served as the legislative house. This event marked the transition from the Revolutionary Government to the constitutional republic.

Sources

  1. Barasoain Church Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-09
  2. First Philippine Republic Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
  3. Emilio Aguinaldo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07

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