1. Emilio Jacinto was one of the highest-ranking officers in the Philippine Revolution and was one of the highest-ranking officers of the revolutionary society Kataas-taasang, Kagalang-galang na Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan, or simply and more popularly called Katipunan, being a member of its Supreme Council.
Emilio Jacinto was elected Secretary of State for the Haring Bayang Katagalugan, a revolutionary government established during the outbreak of hostilities.
Emilio Jacinto is popularly known in Philippine history textbooks as the Brains of the Katipunan while some contend he should be rightfully recognized as the "Brains of the Revolution".
Emilio Jacinto attended San Juan de Letran College, and later transferred to the University of Santo Tomas to study law.
Emilio Jacinto did not finish college and, at the age of 19, joined the secret society called Katipunan.
Emilio Jacinto became the advisor on fiscal matters and secretary to Andres Bonifacio.
Emilio Jacinto wrote in the newspaper under the pen name "Dimasilaw", and used the alias "Pingkian" in the Katipunan.
Emilio Jacinto was the author of the Kartilya ng Katipunan as well.
Emilio Jacinto lived in Laguna and joined the militia fighting the Spaniards.
Emilio Jacinto contracted malaria and died on April 16,1899, in Brgy.
Emilio Jacinto was married to Catalina de Jesus, who was pregnant at the time of his death.
At the shrine is a life-size bronze sculpture of a defiant Emilio Jacinto riding a horse during his days as a revolutionary.
Emilio Jacinto's likeness used to be featured on the old 20 peso bill that was circulated from 1949 to 1969, and on the old 20 centavo coin.