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    ARCANGEL, DOWELL D. Prof. Narciso L. Cabanilla

    BABR 1-2

    1. Develop your own list of historical figures that you consider to be national heroes. Justify your
    chosen list and recommend which historical figures may or may not fall within the criteria set by
    the National Heroes Commission.

    Growing up hearing names and seeing endless photographs of our very own national heroes, I once
    questioned my own self “What makes someone a hero?” Then I embedded the thought that in order for
    you to be a hero, you must sacrifice or surrender your life to leave a legacy and mark an impact in the
    name of history.

    But as my comprehension skills expanded, I therefore realized that heroism can be manifested not
    only in the battlefield or during global catastrophes but also in the heart and mind of a luminary. You will
    see that passion and burning fire who feels nothing but the love to his or her country, the intentions and
    goals for freedom for the future generations and that driving concepts for the sake of his/her nation. It’s
    not all about shedding bloods but the unconditional love to motherland.

    It’s beyond normal for us to consider someone as our own heroes. It’s a subjective matter and there’s
    nothing wrong about it. I personally, considered my parents, teachers, OFWs as my heroes but since
    we’re talking about “National” and historical figures, I would say there are lots of Filipinos who has the
    potential at least for me to be a national hero.

    Let’s start with Trinidad Tecson, also known as “Ina ng Biak-na-Bato”. Despite being a woman,
    Trinidad, fiercely fought alongside men revolutionists. Moreover, she built hospice for those who were
    injured and was the one who nursed and looked after them. With that said, she was also known as the
    “Mother of the Philippine Red Cross”. I admire her not just because she’s a woman but the fact that she
    was brave enough to defend their territory against Spaniards and Americans. Next is, Remedios Gomez-
    Paraiso. Her father’s death pushed her to join the Hukbalahap, where she earned the name “Kumander
    Liwayway”. Paraiso as member of the guerilla forces, she was the one who nursed the injured members
    and provided foods for them. Aside from that she was fearless enough to join the battlefield and win
    against the Japanese. And Lastly, Cesar Fernando Basa, He was only 26 when he bravely fought and
    died in the service of the country. Basa was a pilot and going back from a commission, they saw 54
    Japanese bomber planes attacking Batangas Air Field. Fresh from the mission, Basa’s plane had only 15
    minutes worth of fuel in his tanks yet he did not hesitate to join the battle and took him 7 Japanese planes
    to shoot him down and as he parachuted, he was machine-gunned by the enemy. In honor for for him, an
    airbase from Pampanga named after him.
    I would consider these three as my national heroes, not because they fought successfully to fulfill
    their duties but because the eagerness and passion in their hearts to free maybe not the whole country
    but parts of our motherland. They did not hesitate to enter a battlefield full of plights instead they did their
    very best and leave such trademarks that heroism is not all about fighting but helping your comrades by
    simply lending your hands and time.

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