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Jun 26, 2019 · 1. Jose Rizal. Photo uplifted from: PhilStar. The national hero of the Philippines. Also known as José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Realonda, he was well-known for his two novels: “Noli me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo”. 2. Andres Bonifacio. Photo uplifted from: ThoughtCo. The supremo or supreme leader of the revolutionary movement Katipunan.
Aug 27, 2019 · Here are some of the unsung heroes from different regions from all over the Philippines, whose courage and deeds deserve the same level of recognition of their more popular national counterparts. 1| Estelita Tiglao of Pampanga
Aug 29, 2016 · The local heroes are featured in “99 Memorable Kapampangans” and “Brave Hearts,” both special issues of “Singsing,” a publication of the Center for Kapampangan Studies (CKS) of the Holy Angel University here. Singsing copies are distributed to public school libraries. “We have brought out the untold heroism of our local heroes.
Jun 21, 2022 · Despite its prestigious-sounding title, National Heroes Day commemorates not only famous Filipinos from the past and present, but also nameless Filipinos who have contributed significantly to the cause of freedom, justice, and Philippine nationhood. What makes someone a national hero?
Apr 7, 2021 · But perhaps the greatest Filipino heroes are those whose lives are unquestionably heroic. Dandy Miguel was a man who devoted his life to his fellow workers—first as a unionist, then as vice president of regional labor center PAMANTIK-KMU.
Filipinos tend to look at heroes in the Western (specifically Greek) sense: they’re powerful, they’re superman. [We think] that Rizal had extraordinary intelligence and Bonifacio had extraordinary courage. [But] this definition actually takes away from the Filipino concept of heroism.
On this year’s National Heroes Day, we talked to six local historians about their favorite Filipino heroes, from the radical thinkers to the revolutionary fighters. But how well do you know these people?
A national hero of the Philippines is a Filipino who has been recognized as a national hero for their role in the history of the Philippines. Loosely, the term may refer to all historical figures recognized as heroes, but the term more strictly refers to those officially designated as such.
Aug 28, 2017 · MANILA, Philippines – With a rich historical background, it’s no surprise that the Philippines recognizes prominent figures who fought for the country. From writers to soldiers, numerous people...
Aug 28, 2011 · Added knowledge of our local heroes took place in 1995-1998, the Centennial of the Philippine Revolution, when I participated in the series of local history conferences all over the country ...
