What is tejeros?

Tejeros refers to the site of the Tejeros Convention, which took place on March 22, 1897, during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. This event was significant as it marked a pivotal moment in the revolution, where revolutionary leaders gathered to establish a new government and elect leaders, including Emilio Aguinaldo as president. However, the convention also led to internal conflicts among revolutionaries, particularly between Aguinaldo's faction and that of Andres Bonifacio. The outcome of the convention had lasting implications for the direction of the Philippine independence movement.