He left for the United States in 1921, supporting himself by peddling goods while still being active in oratorical matters. Seeing the young man's intelligence and diligence, Valentine wanted to marry him off to his daughter but at that time, Aguilar was already in love with Ramona Deysolong, the daughter of a senator's administrator. William Orison Valentine encouraged Aguilar to continue his college education at Denison University in Ohio. In Iloilo, he entered the Jaro Industrial School which would later on become known as Central Philippine University. to stay with their aunt Patrocinio Gamboa, best known in Philippine history for her role in transporting the Katipunan flag. He was sent off to Iloilo together with his older brother Martin Jr. He finished his elementary education at Cadiz Central School in 1915 and graduated from Negros Occidental High School in 1920. As a child he won oratorical contests because of his deep and booming voice. Born on March 23, 1900, Jose Vasquez Aguilar was the second of eight children of Martin Aguilar and Sofia Vasquez.
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