Philippine Heroes

Andres Bonifacio

He is the founder of the KKK

Gregoria de Jesus

she is the lakambini

emilio Jacinto

the brain ofthe katipunan

Melchora “Tandang Sora" Aquino

She took care of the sick and the wounded revolutionaries

Diego Silang

He led the revolutionary movement against the spaniards, but he was betrayed by his friend who killed him at the age of 33

Gabriela Silang

She is known as the “Joan of Arc of the Philippines" and led the revolt against Spanish oppression after her husband's death.

Juan Luna

A Filipino painter and revolutionary, best known for his historical works such as "Spoliarium." He was also involved in the Propaganda Movement.

Antonio Luna

A Filipino general during the Philippine-American War, known for his aggressive tactics and leadership of the Philippine forces against American colonization.

Isabelo de los Reyes

He used his intelligence and skills in writing articles and books to let the filipinos know about the spaniards abuse

Marcelo H. Del Pilar or Plaridel

He was a propagandist who led his fellow Filipinos to campaign for reforms in the Philippines. He established the Dariong Tagalog and was an editor and co publisher of La Solidaridad

Isidoro Torres

He was called “Matanglawin” He courageously fought many times against the Spaniards

Trinidad Tecson

She is known as the “Mother of Biak na bato”

Gregorio del Pilar

He was called “the Boy General” because he was the youngest general

General Mariano Llanera

He was known for his bravery in fighting against the Spaniards in Bulacan, Tarlac, Pampanga, and Nueva Ecija

Jose Rizal

He did not use guns but rather a pen to promote reform and oppose Spanish rule. He was a nationalist leader and the author of influential works like "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo."

Emilio Aguinaldo

He was the first President of the Philippines and played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule, leading the country during the Philippine-American War.

Apolinario Mabini

He is known as the “Sublime Paralytic” and the “Brains of the revolution”. He proved that disability

is not a hindrance in serving others and the country

Jose Ma. Panganiban

He also wrote for La Solidaridad using Jomapa and JMP as his pen name

Wenceslao Quinito Vinzons

He was the youngest delegate. He also became governor of the Camarines Norte at the age of 29

Graciano Lopez Jaena

He was a journalist, revolutionary, and propagandist. He was the editor of La Solidaridad

Teresa Magbanua

She was a teacher and chose to join the revolutionary movement. Her skills in horesback riding and combat made her a notable figure in Philippine history.

Lapu Lapu

The first Philippine Hero

Tamblot

He was a religious leader in the community and led the revolution in Bohol against the Spaniards. He fought for his religion and beliefs

Francisco Dagohoy

He started the Dahogoy Revolt the longest uprising against the Spaniards in history

Muhammad Dipatuan Kudarat

He was known as Sultan Kudarat. He unified the other leaders of Maguindanao

Amai Pakpak

He was known as Datu Akadir, a brave Maranao soldier

Princess Purmassuri

She was a intelligent, beautiful, and brave princess who broke the stereotype on women

Efren Peñaflorida

was a Filipino educator and 2009 CNN Hero of the Year who advocated for children's education and literacy through a mobile classroom project.

Cris “Kesz” Valdez

is a Filipino child advocate and 2012 CNN Hero of the Year known for creating a program providing support and basic education to street children.

Sajid Bulig

He was 13 when he died while saving people from drowning during the “Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy”

Rona Mahilum

She was only 10 when she saved her five siblings from a house fire

Chrisanta Seboc

She was only 4 years old when she saved her siblings from their burning house

Aris Canoy Espinosa

He was a 13 yr old boy scout who sacrificed his life to protect his playmates from a grenade

Ronnie Cabamungan

He was a witness to a heinous crime against another child. He bravely testified about what he saw despite the threats against him