ground with a stick while the enemy fired cannons at their forces. One time, a shell dropped very near him yet he did not flinch nor run, instead he brushed the dust off his coat and continued to draw. His life soon ended, as well as hopes for him by fellowmen, when he died, along with Captain Mariano San Gabriel and Captain Mariano Ramírez, on February 17, 1897, during the Battle of Zapote Bridge. His post was succeeded by his protégé, Miguel Malvar. Legacy A military camp in Cagayan de Oro was named after him, Camp Edilberto Evangelista. However, local lawmakers in the area have recently filed House Bill No. 4735, suggesting to change the name into Camp Jose Montalvan. Camp Edilberto Evangelista is the largest military camp in Mindanao with an area of 129 hectares. It houses the 4th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army. There are two major streets named after Evangelista: one in Quiapo, Manila and the other in Bangkal, Makati. The streets that bear his name are now famous for its thrift and second-hand shops. Gen. Evangelista Street, a main thoroughfare from Zapote to Mabolo in Bacoor, was also named after him. House Bill No. 5659, passed on December 18, 2008, by seven lawmakers, sought to rename the Alabang-Zapote Road in Las Piñas to General Edilberto Evangelista Avenue for the latter's fearless exploits during the Philippine Revolution. In popular culture Portrayed by Alireza Libre in the 2012 film, El Presidente. References External links 1862 births 1897 deaths People from Santa Cruz, Manila People of the Philippine–American War Filipino generals People of the Philippine Revolution Colegio de San Juan de Letran alumni Ghent University alumni Filipino civil engineers