Obviously it's Antonio Luna, who is known as one of the best military tacticians in the Philippines and he was also the founder of the Philippines's first military academy, which existed during the First Philippine Republic. He is also called the fiery-tempered but brilliant military strategist of Gen Aguinaldo. He was the brother of the famous painter Juan Luna.
Is he really a soldier since then? No. He studied Bachelor of Arts at the Ateneo Municipal de Manila, studied pharmacy at the Univerity of Santo Tomas, but finished it in Barcelona, Spain. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine at the Central University of Madrid, and studied further in France and Belgium. The sad part of Antonio Luna's life after what he had done for the country, he was murdered at Aguinaldo’s orders, killed by the same officer whom Luna had disciplined for insubordination.
I really admire Antonio Luna's bravery, unusual style of fighting, and strict discipline ( strict and dictator-like ) because he didn't get intimidated even if the enemies are the Americans and he is keep on encouraging his army that they can defeat the Americans. I believe that they can defeat the Americans if Gen. Mascardo granted Antonio Luna's request to defeat the Americans and defend the country.
I would like to share to you the 13 Facts that prove Antonio Luna was an all-around BADASS.
1. He was a scientist.
2. He was a brilliant writer.
3. He was an expert marksman and martial artist.
4. He and Rizal almost had a duel.
5. He had a badass teacher in the art of war.
6. He wanted a pre-emptive strike on the Americans.
7. He helped establish the first military academy for
Filipinos.
8. He had his own elite group of soldiers.
9. He created the Luna Line.
10. He planned to build a guerrilla fortress in the Mountain
Province.
11. A bag of coins stopped a bullet from killing him.
12. He was frightening even in death.
13. Even the Americans admired him.
If you really want to know the story behind these 13 facts you can visit this link: http://www.filipiknow.net/facts-about-antonio-luna/
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