BACKGROUND OF THE AUTHOR • Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista (Don Bosyong) • Born: December 17, 1830, Binan, Laguna • Father: Gregorio Enriquez Bautista • Mother: Silvestra Altamira • Studied Law at University of Sto. Tomas and got degree in 1865 • Member of La Liga Filipina, Cuerpo de Compromisarios, and La Propaganda BACKGROUND OF THE AUTHOR • Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista (Don Bosyong) • 1898 - First adviser of President Emilio Aguinaldo • Waved the Philippine Flag during the proclamation of Philippine Independence • July 14, 1899 - President of Philippines in the Revolutionary Congress • Judge of the Court of First Instance of Pangasinan • Died: December 4, 1903