He was born on September 27, 1865 to Maximo Malvar and Tiburcia
Carpio in San Miguel, Santo Tomas, Batangas.
After his early schooling with Fr. Valerio Malabanan, he finished school
since he was not very fond of books. After his studies, he engaged in
business and acquired large tracts of land near Mt. Makiling.
He became a gobernadorcillo in 1892 and joined the Katipunan at the
outbreak of the Revolution. He defended Batangas, Tagaytay, and the
Cavite provinces. His victories earned him a designation of commanding
general of the province.
He joined Aguinaldo in exile to Hongkong. After Aguinaldo’s return, he was named commanding
general of southern Luzon and established his headquarters in Lipa, Batangas. After the outbreak of
the Filipino American war, he was appointed brigadier general. He fought against the American
forces at Muntinglupa, San Pedro Tunasan, Kalamba and Kabuyaw. He was later appointed chief of
the second zone of operations comprising the southern provinces of Luzon. After the capture of
General Aguinaldo, he became the new commander in chief of the Filipino forces. The forces of the
Filipino Revolutionaries was no match for the superior forces of the Americans. One after the other,
Filipino generals surrendered. With his family and men famished, sick and suffering, he surrendered to
the Americans. In recognition of his courage and patriotism, the American authorities accorded him
honorable treatment. He was allowed to go home and live in peace with his family and people. He
died on October 13, 1911.
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