Well Known Philippine Heroes Throughout History
PHILIPPINE HEROES – In this topic we will know some of the great Philippine heroes who spent their lives for their country throughout history.
1. Jose Rizal
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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”.
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The supremo or supreme leader of the revolutionary movement Katipunan. He is known as the Father of Philippine Revolution.
3. Emilio Aguinaldo
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A evolutionary, politician, and military leader. He was the first and the youngest president of the Philippines.
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The first recorded hero in Philippine history. Lapu-lapu was the first to fight against the Spaniards led by Ferdinand Magellan.
5. Marcelo H. Del Pilar
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Also known by his pen name Plaridel, Del Pilar was one of the leaders of the Reform Movement and the editor of La Solidaridad, succeeding Lopez-Jaena.
6. Antonio Luna
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One of the fiercest Filipino generals. Luna made the “Luna Sharpshooters”, the “Black Guard”, and a three-tier defense now known as the “Luna Defense Line”.
7. Juan Luna
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A Filipino painter, sculptor, and a political activist. He is the older brother of Antonio and made the famous Spoliarium.
8. Apolinario Mabini
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Mabini is the first Prime Minister of the Philippines and was also known as the Utak ng Himagsikan (Brains of Revolution).
9. Melchora Aquino
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Also known as “Tandang Sora“, Aquino used her store as a refuge for the sick and wounded revolutionaries. She is known as the “Grand Woman of the Revolution” and the “Mother of Balintawak”.
10. Sultan Muhammad Kudarat
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The 7th Sultan of Maguindanao. Kudarat hindered the influence of Roman Catholicism in the island of Mindanao.