DR. JOSE P.

RIZAL
(1861-1896)
The Philippines' national hero. Born in Calamba, Laguna, on
June 19, 1861. Published his masterpiece Noli Me Tangere in
Berlin(Germany) in 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 Spain.
 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, near Mount Buntis,
Maragondon, Cavite.
GENERAL GREGORIO
DEL PILAR
(1875-1899)
Hero of Tirad Pass. Born on November 14, 1875, in
Bulacan, Bulacan. Died on December 2, 1899, in the
battle of Tirad Pass, to enable Aguinaldo to escape
from the Americans. One of the youngest and bravest
generals ever produced by the Philippines.
GENERAL EMILIO
AGUINALDO
(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.
APOLINARIO MABINI
(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.
 GOMBURZA
FATHER MARIANO GOMEZ
(1799-1872)
FATHER JOSE BURGOS
(1837-1872)
FATHER JACINTO ZAMORA
(1835-1872)

Three intellectuals who crusaded for reform.

Father Jose Burgos Killed by garrote in
Bagumbayan, Manila on February 17, 1872, for
allegedly instigating the Cavite mutiny.
 EMILIO JACINTO
(1875-1899)
Brain of the Katipunan. Born in Trozo, Manila, on
December 15, 1875. He joined the Katipunan in 1894
and became Bonifacio's trusted friend and adviser.
He wrote the Kartilya ng Katipunan, the primer 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 Philippine history.
GENERAL ANTONIO
LUNA
(1866-1899)
The greatest general of the revolution. Younger
brother of juan Luna, the famous painter. Editor o La
Independencia, whose first issue came out on
September 3, 1898. Born in Binon, Manila, on
October 29, 1866. He was one of the propagandists
in Spain who were working for political reforms in the
Philippines. He contributed articles to La Solidaridad.
He assassinated in Cabanatuan City, on June 5,
2899.
MELCHORA AQUINO
(1812-1919)
Better 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.
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 with 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MARCELA MARIO
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.
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
Cario. 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.
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,
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.