Guillermo Capadocia

Guillermo Capadocia (1909 – September 28, 1951)

Early life Capadocia was born in Negros Oriental, the son of a poor labourer. Capadocia himself survived through various employments, such as working as a chef and waiter. In the labour movement, Capadocia was a leading figure in the Katipunan ng mga Anak-Pawis sa Pilipinas (KAP). Capadocia became the general secretary of the Communist Party in 1938, in the unification process with the Socialist Party. In the same year, Capadocia became the executive secretary of the Collective Labor Movement.

On January 25, 1942, Capadocia, Pedro Abad Santos, and Crisanto Evangelista were arrested by the Japanese forces. He was imprisoned at Fort Santiago. He was released after some years.

When the Congress of Labor Organizations was formed in July 1945, Capadocia was included in its leadership. Capadocia became the vice president of CLO.

Later years and death When the Hukbalahap rebellion broke out in 1949, Capadocia stayed overground and continued to work as a Congress of Labor Organizations leader. However, in late 1949 he went underground to lead the Huks on the island of Panay.