Don Zacarias Fajardo was a notable figure during the Philippine Revolution and the early years of the First Philippine Republic. He was among the signatories of the Philippine Declaration of Independence on June 12, 1898, in Kawit, Cavite, marking the country's assertion of sovereignty from Spanish colonial rule .Beyond his role in the declaration, Fajardo significantly contributed to the nascent republic's infrastructure. He owned a printing press in Tarlac, which was instrumental in producing the first paper currency of the Philippine Republic, including denominations of one, five, and twenty pesos . This endeavor was crucial for establishing the economic foundations of the new government.Additionally, Fajardo's printing press was responsible for printing the Constitución Política de la República Filipina (1899), the Malolos Constitution, which laid down the legal framework for the First Philippine Republic . His contributions in both political and economic spheres underscore his importance in Philippine history.[tex][/tex]