Troadio Galicano (December 28, 1870) was a

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anti-American guerilla officer, lawyer, and legislator from

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. He was promoted to the rank of General during the Philippine-American war,

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(1925–1931) and the first Member of the

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of the Cebu's old 5th district (1907–1912).

Early life

Troadio Dayagro Galicano was the son of Guillermo Canondo Galicano and Luzanta Alcoseba Dayagro in

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, Cebu and born on December 28, 1870. In preparation for priesthood, he studied at the Colegio-Seminario de San Carlos but his studies were interrupted Philippine-American war broke out. After the war, he resumed his studies and acquired his law degree and became a lawyer on April 9, 1906. He married Juana Machacon Velez of Carcar, Cebu. His only brother, Jose Galicano, became a Cebuano writer and poet.

Resistance movement

He was promoted to the rank of General and the trusted officer of General

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during the outbreak of Philippine Revolution against American colonizers. He established his camp at Sitio Kalangyawon in the mountainous barrio of Napo, Carcar. On October 26, 1901, he surrendered in

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to Captain Frank McIntyre of the 19th U.S. Infantry together with six officers and 109 men with 10 rifles after

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laid down his arms.

Congress

On July 30, 1907, he ran under the

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and became the first elected representative of Cebu's old 5th legislative district to the

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. The 5th district was then composed of the towns of Alegria, Badian,

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, Ginatilan,

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, and

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. He was reelected for a second term in the

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and served his constituents until 1912.

Senate

In 1925, he was elected Senator representing the 11th senatorial district, comprising the provinces of Misamis Occidental, Surigao, Misamis Oriental, and Bohol to the

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. In his time, the country was divided into 12 senatorial districts, 11 of which elected 2 senators each. He was elected into office together with Jose Clarin, who died in office in 1935. In 1928, he was again reelected together with Clarin for a second term in the

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and served until 1931.

Historical commemoration

General Troadio Galicano Street in

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was named in his honor by virtue of City Council Resolution No. 641 enacted on October 14, 1968. It starts from B. Rodriguez Street across Nicolas Rafols Street.

References

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