The First Philippine Republic

• Inaugurated in Malolos, Bulacan on January 21, 1899.
• After being proclaimed president, Emilio Aguinaldo took his oath of office.
• The constitution was read article by article and followed by a military parade.
• Apolinario Mabini was elected as a prime minister.
• The other cabinet secretaries were: Teodoro Sandico, interior; Baldomero Aguinaldo, war; Gen. Mariano Trias, finance & war; Apolinario Mabini, foreign affairs; Gracio Gonzaga for welfare, Aguedo Velarde, public instruction; Maximo Paterno, public works & communication; and Leon María Guerrero for agriculture, trade & commerce.