Philippine National Heroes

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Dr. Jose P. Rizal Hero of Tirad Pass. Born on November 14, 1875, in
(1861-1896) Bulacan, Bulacan. Died on December 2, 1899, in
The Philippines' national hero. Born in Calamba, the battle of Tirad Pass, to enable Aguinaldo to
Laguna, on June 19, 1861. Published his escape from the Americans. One of the youngest and
masterpiece Noli Me Tangere in Berlin(Germany) in bravest generals ever produced by the Philippines.
1887 and his second novel El Filibusterismo in
Ghent(Belgium) in 1891. His two novels stirred the
conscience of his people. He contributed various
literary works to La Solidaridad. For his leadership
in the reform movement and for his incendiary
novels, Rizal was arrested and later killed by
musketry in Bagumbayan, Manila, on December 30,
1896. His execution was the last straw for other
Filipinos who called for a bloody revolution against General Emilio Aguinaldo
Spain. (1899-1964)
He officially proclaimed the Philippine
independence in Malolos, Bulacan, on January 23,
1899, with him as the first president. It was the first
republic in Asia. Born in Kawit, Cavite, on March
22, 1869. Died at the Veterans Memorial Hospital,
Quezon City, on February 6, 1964.
Andres Bonifacio
(1863-1897)
He founded the secret society, Katipunan, on July 7,
1892, to fight Spain. He was also president of the
Tagalog republic from August 24, 1896 to May 10,
1897. Born in Tondo, Manila, on November 30,
1863. He grew up in the slums and never knew the
benefits of a prosperous life. He married Gregoria
de Jesus in 1892. He was killed on May 10, 1897, Apolinario Mabini
near Mount Buntis, Maragondon, Cavite. (1864-1903)
Sublime paralytic and the brain of the revolution.
Born in Talaga, Tanauan, Batangas, on June 22,
1864. He joined La Liga Filipina in 1892 and
Aguinaldo's revolutionary government from June
1898 to May 1899. He was captured by the
American forces in December 1899 and deported to
Guam in January 1901. He died in Manila on May
13, 1903.

General Gregorio del Pilar

(1875-1899)
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Emilio Jacinto
(1875-1899)
Brain of the Katipunan. Born in Trozo, Manila, on
December 15, 1875. He joined the Katipunan in
Father Mariano Gomez 1894 and became Bonifacio's trusted friend and
(1799-1872) advicer. He wrote the Kartilya ng Katipunan,
theprimer of the Katipunan which embodied the
teachings of the organization. He founded and edited
the Katipunan newspaper; Kalayaan, whose first issue
came out in January 1896. Died on April 16, 1899.
He was one of the heroic figures in the Phillipine
history.

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Three intellectuals who General Antonio Luna

crusaded for (1866-1899)
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Burgos Killed brother of juan Luna, the famous painter. Editor o
(1837-1872) by garrote in La Independencia, whose first issue came out on
Bagumbayan, Manila September 3, 1898. Born in Binon, Manila, on
on February 17, 1872, October 29, 1866. He was one of the propagandists
for allegedly in Spain who were working for piliticalreforms in the
instigating the Cavite Philippines. He contributed articles to La
mutiny. Solidaridad. He assassinated in Cabanatuan City, on
June 5, 2899.

Melchora Aquino
Father Jacinto Zamora (1812-1919)
(1835-1872) B etter known as Tandang Sora. Born in Banlat,
Kalookan City, on January 6, 1812. She helped the
Katipuneros under the leadership of Andres
Bonifacio by providing them food, shelter, and other
material goods. She is recognized as the Grand
Woman of the revolution and the Mother of
Balintawak. She died on March 12, 1919.
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Solidaridad, later becoming its managing editor.
Died in HongKong on May 23, 1918.

Graciano Lopez-Jaena
(1856-1896)
Founder and first editor of the newspaper La
Solidaridad, which became the vehicle of expression
for Filipino propaganda in Spain. Together wtih Jose
Rizal and Marcelo H. Del Pilar, he undertook
propaganda campaigns in Spain. Born in Jaro, Iloilo,
on December 18, 1856. He died on January 20,
1896, in Barcelona, Spain.
Panday Pira
(1483-1576)
First Filipino cannon-maker. He forged the cannons
which Rajah Sulayman used in defending the Muslim
Kingdom of Manila against the Spanish invaders.
Born in one of the islands in Southern Philippines in
1483. He died in 1576.
Gregoria de Jesus
(1875-1943)
One of the brave and patriotic women who played a
heroic role in the Philippine revolution. Born in
Kalookan City, on May 9, 1875. Wife of Andres
Bonifacio and Lakambini of the Katipunan. She
actually fought alongside her husband during the
revolution, aside from being the custodian of the
Katipunan documents. She organized the
Katipunan's Women Chapter. She died on March
15, 1943.
Fernando Ma. Guerrero
(1873-1890)
Musician, journalist, politician, and lawyer.
Considered the greatest lyric poet in Spanish. Born
in Ermita, Manila, on May 30, 1873. When the
revolution broke out, General Antonio Luna invited
him to join the editorial staff of La Independencia,
the organ of the revolution. Thus, he fought for the
Filipino cause with his pen. Died in Manila June 12,
1929.

Mariano Ponce
(1863-1918)
Researcher, historian, bibliographer, propagandist,
diplomat, physician, folklorist, and an outstanding
reformist. Born in Baliwag, Bulacan, on March 23,
1863. While in Spain, he joined the propaganda
movement and became one of the initiators of La Felipe Agoncillo
(1859-1941)
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Outstanding diplomat of the Philippine revolution.
Born in Taal, Batangas, on May 26, 1859. Gen.
Emilio Aguinaldo appointed him as Minister
Plenipotentiary to the peace conference in
Washington and Paris. Died on September 29, 1941,
at the Manila Doctor's Hospital.
Juan Luna
(1857-1899)
A genius of the brush and a patriot of the highest
order. Creator of the world-famous painting,
SPOLARIUM, which was awarded the gold medal in
the Exposicion Nacional de Bellas Artes in Madrid
in 1884. It is also known as the greatest painting of all
times. Born in Badoc, Ilocos, Norte, on October 23,
1857. He was closely associated with the Reform
Movement, together with Rizal, Lopez-Jaena, Ponce,
etc. He died in Hongkong on December 7, 1899.
Rafael Palma
(1874-1939)
Orator, statesman, scholar, educator, and writer.
Born in Tondo, Manila, on October 24, 1874. He
was involved in the propaganda campaign against the
Spaniards. He cofounded with Gen. Antonio Luna
the revolutionary newspaper, La Independencia.
Later, he also founded El Nuevo Dia, Cebu's first
daily. Died in Manila on May 24, 1939.
Marcelo H. Del Pilar
(1850-1896)
Political analyst of the Filipino colony in Spain. Born
in Kupang, Bulacan, Bulacan, on August 30, 1850.
In 1882, he founded the nationalistic
newspaper, Diariong Tagalog. In December 1889,
he became the editor of La Solidaridad and became
the moving spirit behind the propaganda movement.
Died on July 4, 1896.
Pedro Paterno
(1858-1911)
Statesman, poet, writer, and peacemaker. Born in
Manila on February 27, 1858. He was the
negotiator/mediator of the Pact of Biak-na-Bato. He
helped prepare the Malolos constitution. Died on
April 26, 1911.
Leona Florentino
(1849-1884)
First poetess of the Philippines. Born in Vigan,
Ilocos Sur, on April 19, 1849. Her poems were given
international recognition at the Exposicion in Madrid
in 1887 and in Paris in 1889. Died on October 4,
1884.
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Isabelo delos Reyes

(1864-1938)
Last of the propagandists. Gifted son of Leona
Florentino, first poetess of the Philippines. Born in
Vigan, Ilocos Sur, on July 7, 1864. He aroused the
hostility of the friars and government officials when
he openly criticized the evils of the Spanish rule and
he advocated reforms. He was the founder of the
first Philippine labor union, as well as the first
independent Filipino Catholic church. Died on
October 9, 1938.
Rajah Lakandola
( -1575)
One of the most illustrious ancient Filipinos. Chief
of Tondo, when Legazpi came to Manila in 1571.
He became a Christian and took the name of Carlos,
after the king of Spain. He made the blood compact
with Goiti. He fought alongside the Spaniards against
the Chinese pirate, Limahong. Died in 1575.

Artemio Ricarte
(1866-1945)
The unconquerable hero of the revolution. Born in
Batac, Ilocos Norte, on October 20, 1866. Known as
Viborra, he was a gentle public school teacher who
became a dashing revolutionary general. Died in the
jungles of Sierra Madre on July 31, 1945.
Rajah Soliman
( -1571)
The last rajah of Manila, noted for his daring and
bravery. Nephew of Rajah Lakandola. Of all of the
early rulers of Manila, he was feared most by the
Spaniards. He was killed on June 3, 1571, in the
Battle of Bangkusay.

Jose Palma
(1876-1903)
Poet and soldier. Born in Tondo, Manila, on June 3,
1876. Younger brother of Dr. Rafael Palma. He was
a staff member of La Independencia. He
wrote Filipinas, a patriotic poem in Spanish, which Leonor Rivera
became the lyrics of the Philippine National (1867-1893)
Anthem. Died in Manila, on February 12, 1903.
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Cousin and fiancee of Jose Rizal. She was the Maria
Clara in Rizal's Noli Me Tangere.
Marcela Mariño Agoncillo
(1859-1946)
Maker of the first Philippine flag. Born in Taal,
Batangas, on June 24, 1859. Married to Felipe
Agoncillo. She labored to make the Filipino flag in
Hong Kong with the help of Delfina Herbosa de
Natividad, a niece of Rizal. Died on May 30, 1946 in
Taal, Batangas.
Galicano Apacible
One of the founders of La Solidaridad.
Jose Ma. Panganiban
(1863-1890)
Avenger of Filipino honor. Born in Mambulao,
Camarines Norte, on February 1, 1863. A good
friend and co-worker of Rizal. He was Bicolandia's
greatest contribution to the historic campaign for
reforms, more popularly called the Propaganda
Movement. He wrote articles for La Solidaridad,
under the pen names Jomapa and J.M.P. Died in
Barcelona, Spain, on August 19, 1890.
Diego Silang
(1730-1763)
He led the revolt of the Ilocanos in opposition to the
tribute and abuses of the Spanish officials. Born in
Aringay, La Union, on December 16, 1730. The
revolt started in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. He was killed by
Miguel Vicos, a Spanish mestizo who bore grievances
against Diego Silang.
Maria Josefa Gabriela Silang
After the death of Diego Silang on May 28, 1763, the
fight was carried on by his wife, MARIA JOSEFA
GABRIELA SILANG, and his uncle, Nicolas
Cariño. She too lost her life for freedom's sake on
September 30, 1763.
Lapu-Lapu
(c. 16th century)
Chief of Mactan who led the first successful Filipino
armed resistance against Spanish aggression. He
fought and killed Magellan in a battle in Mactan, on
April 27, 1521.
Francisco Baltazar
(1788-1862)
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More popularly known as Balagtas, he is considered
the prince of Tagalog poets. Born in Panginay,
Bigaa, Bulacan, on April 2, 1788. He wrote Florante
at Laura, a masterpiece of local versification,
upholding moral and social values; it served as the
basic foundation of the Philippine literature. Died in
Orion, Bataan, on February 20, 1862.
Epifanio delos Santos
(1871-1928)
Lawyer, journalist, historian, philosopher,
bibliographer, biographer, painter, poet, musician,
literary critic, antique collector, and librarian. Born
in Malabon, Rizal, on April 7, 1871. Died on April
28, 1928, in Manila.
Francisco Dagohoy
(c. Mid-18th century)
He led the longest revolt in Bohol against the
Spaniards. The immediate cause of the revolt was
the refusal of a Jesuit priest to give a Christian burial
to Dagohoy's brother. The Spaniards needed 85
years before they were able to suppress the rebellion.
It was only in 1829 that they finally succeeded in
bringing to end the revolt started by Dagohoy.
Teresa Magbanua
(1871-1947)
The first woman in Panay to fight in the Philippine
revolution. Known as the Visayan Joan of Arc. Born
in Pototan, Iloilo, on November 4, 1871. Died in
August 1947.
Trinidad Tecson
(1848-1928)
Mother of Biak-na-Bato. Born in San Miguel,
Bulacan, on November 18, 1848. Even though
women-members of the Katipunan were exempted
from the pact, she participated in Sanduguan(blood
compact). She fought fearlessly in 12 bloody battles
of the revolution in Bulacan, including the famous
Battle of Biak-na-Bato. Later, she became known
as The Mother of the Philippine Red Cross. Died on
June 28, 1928.
Agueda Esteban
Katipunan member who later married Artemio
Ricarte. She commuted from Cavite to Manila to buy
saltpeter, lead, and copper which where used to
make ammunitions. She also carried secret messages
about the planned offensives against the Spanish
posts.
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Julian Felipe
(1861-1941)
Composer of the Philippine National Anthem. Born
in Cavite City on January 28, 1861. A dedicated
music teacher and composer, he was appointed by
Aguinaldo as Director of the National Band of the
Philippine Republic. Died in Manila on October 2,
1941.

Marina Dizon
(1875-1950)
Daughter of a Katipunan leader in Cavite, who was
one of the Trece Martirez, executed by the Spanish
officials in 1896. Born in Trozo, Manila, on July 18,
1875. She joined the Katipunan in July 1893, one of
the first women to have done so. She also kept
important documents of the Katipunan. Died on
October 25, 1950.

General Francisco Makabulos

(1871-1922)
Leader of the revolt in Tarlac. Born in La Paz,
Tarlac, on September 17, 1871. He was the first
patriot in Tarlac, who joined the Katipunan. General
Aguinaldo appointed him as one of the brigadier
generals of the Central Luzon area. He established
the Central Executive Committee, which had a
constitution called the Constitution of Makabulos.
Died in La Paz, Tarlac, on April 30, 1922.