Heroes

Born: June 19, 1861, Calamba, Laguna Died: December 30, 1896, Rizal Park, Manila Full name:

Jos Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda Education: University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Ateneo de Manila University University of Paris Complutense University of Madrid Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg University of Santo Tomas Colegio de San Juan de Letran

Rizals Legacy What made Jose Rizal worthy of becoming the Philippines national hero was not merely his intelligence, personality, literary acumen, or his pacifist ideals. Rather, it was his patriotism, optimism, undying love for his country and his belief in his countrymen which set him apart. He believed not merely in freedom but in the potential of the Filipino people to surpass what they were under the Spanish colonial government, and all he wished was for them to be given the chance to tap that potential. And for that, he has earned his right place as a symbol of what a Filipino can do in one short lifetime.

Andrs Bonifacio y de Castro was a Filipino nationalist and revolutionary. He is often called the Father of the Philippine Revolution Born: November 30, 1863, Tondo Died: May 10, 1897, Maragondon Spouse: Gregoria de Jess (m. 18931897), Monica (m. 18801890) Siblings: Procopio Bonifacio, Ciriaco Bonifacio, Maxima Bonifacio,Troadio Bonifacio, Esperidiona Bonifacio Children: Andres Bonifacio y de Jess Bonifacio's Legacy: As the first self-declared President of the independent Philippines, as well as the first leader of the Philippine Revolution, Andres Bonifacio is a crucial figure in that nation's history. Jose Rizal is the most widely recognized "national hero of the Philippines," although he advocated a more pacifist approach of reforming Spanish colonial rule rather than overthrowing it by force. Aguinaldo is generally cited as the first president of the Philippines, even though Bonifacio took on that title before Aguinaldo did.
Emilio Famy Aguinaldo, QSC PLH was a Filipino general, politician, and independence leader. He had an instrumental role during the Philippines' revolution against Spain, and the subsequent PhilippineAmerican Born: March 22, 1869, Kawit, Cavite Died: February 6, 1964, Quezon City Full name: Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy Previous office: President of the Philippines (18991901) Awards: Philippine Legion of Honor, Quezon Service Cross Parents: Trinidad Famy, Carlos Aguinaldo Aguinaldos Legacy In 1898, he achieved independence of the Philippines from Spain and was elected the first president of the new republic under the Malolos Congress. He also led the Philippine-American War against U.S. resistance to Philippine independence. Aguinaldo died of a heart attack on February 6, 1964, in Quezon City, Philippines.
Apolinario Mabini y Maranan was a Filipino political philosopher and revolutionary who served as its first prime minister until May 1899. Born: July 22, 1864, Tanauan, Batangas Died: May 13, 1903, Manila Education: Colegio de San Juan de Letran, University of Santo Tomas Mabinis Legacy Mabini came to the front in 1898 during the Pilipino revolution against Spain. In the subsequent revolution against the United States he became known as "the brains of the revolution." He was so considered by the American army officers, who bent every energy to capture him. He was the leading adviser of Aguinaldo, and was the author of the latter's many able decrees and proclamations. Mabini's official position was President of the Council of Secretaries, and he also held the post of Secretary of the Exterior. One of Mabini's greatest works was his draft of a constitution for the Philippine Republic.
Gregorio del Pilar y Sempio was one of the youngest generals in the Philippine Revolutionary Forces during the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine-American War. He is most known for his role and death at the Battle of Tirad Pass. Born: November 14, 1875, Bulakan, Bulacan Died: December 2, 1899, Ilocos Sur Education: Ateneo de Manila University Del Pilars Legacy Del Pilar was quick on laying a siege on the Spanish forces in the Bulacan province. He fought bravely with the rifles purchased in Hong Kong. The Spaniards surrendered to the brave Gregorio Del Pilar. Later, he brought his men to Caloocan, Manila, to support the other troops battling against the Spanish forces. On December 2, 1889, del Pilar, with his 60 Filipino revolutionaries, fought the battle of Tirad Pass.
Antonio Luna de San Pedro y Novicio-Ancheta, an Ilocano born in Manila, was a Filipino pharmacist and general who fought in the PhilippineAmerican War. Born: October 29, 1866, Manila Assassinated: June 5, 1899, Cabanatuan Education: Ateneo de Manila University Siblings: Juan Luna Luna Legacy Antonio Luna was a Filipino scientist and soldier who lived in the late 19th century. His name is recognized primarily as the hot-tempered general who fought against the United States in the Spanish-American War and was eventually assassinated by his own soldiers, but he was also widely recognized in the scientific community for his research of contagious diseases. His efforts to free the Philippines from American rule and his pharmaceutical and environmental science findings both left their mark on his country.
Melchora Aquino de Ramos was a Filipina revolutionary who became known as "Tandang Sora" in the history of the Philippines because of her age when the Philippine Revolution broke out in 1896 Born: January 6, 1812, Caloocan Died: March 2, 1919, Caloocan Spouse: Fulgencio Ramos Aquinos Legacy Melchora Aquino was known for her heroic contributions in the history of the Philippines revolution. The revolution broke out in 1896. She was 84 years at that time. Most of the wounded and sick Filipino revolutionaries sought refuge in her store. She not only gave them medical attention, but also encouraged the revolutionaries with prayers and motherly advice. Many revolutionaries also held secret meetings at her home.
Emilio Jacinto y Dizon, was a Filipino revolutionary known as the Brains of the Katipunan. Born: December 15, 1875, Manila Died: April 16, 1899, Magdalena, Laguna Education: Colegio de San Juan de Letran, University of Santo Tomas
Jacintos Legacy He was only 19 years old, but became one of the ablest leaders of the Katipunan. To Bonifacio, he was an adviser, a secretary, and a fiscal. He edited the Ang Kalayaan, the newspaper of the Katipunan which informed the people of the aims and activities of the association. He wrote the Kartilla, the primer of the Katipunan which contained its rules and regulations. He supervised the manufacture of gunpowder. Thus, he was called the Brain of the Katipunan.

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