Sakay was noted for keeping long hair. His name is used in the Philippines to refer to persons needing a haircut. Sakay's ideals and actions were patriotic and his fighting for independence were acknowledged by everyone. Macario Sakay was a Filipino revolutionary who established the Tagalog Republic after being released from prison in 1902. He was a glorious die-hard, incredibly brave and tenacious, a heroic hold-out for Philippine Independence.