Being a hero is not a matter of fashion and charisma, by wearing a cape and saving people at the same

time to look beautiful in front of everyone so you can boost your ego along with their hopes.

A person is a hero when they ignore all the dangers to themselves and focus on the danger to others. It
is in the heat of the moment that the heroes come out because without thought or hesitation they
immediately die to themselves and put someone else on top. It’s even more incredible when a stranger
does it for another stranger because it’s not natural to be unselfish, the reason we reward heroes is the
reason we applaud them. Consciously true and pure selfishness and selfishness come to us easily.

For me, being a hero means believing in something higher than yourself. Being good at something or
famous or rich will not make you a hero. Philanthropy while admiring is not why a person is a hero. It is
easy to give money if you are rich. But giving of ourselves is another matter. Heroes are made of humble
things. People don’t care about fame or credit. These are people who spend themselves on behalf of
others, unselfishly giving their time, sweat, and tears to simply helping others. Or those who risk their
own lives to help you live another day. And then walk away after they know you are good. Or the
ultimate hero who gives his life so that others can live. Or in parts of the world where people go hungry
when someone gives them the little food or medicine they have to keep a child alive. These are the
things I think of when someone uses the term hero. These qualities are pervasive at all levels of society
and there is so much more to them than we know because that is what they want. The act of heroism is
not always easily seen. The soldier who throws himself with a grenade to save others is clearly a hero.
The parent who is dependable who works and denies their own insignificant needs to provide for a
child’s needs is also heroic. A hero is an ordinary person who does something unusual. One of the most
telling characteristics of a hero is reluctance, unwillingness. I don’t want to go on the so-called hero
journey or ride this very risky thing or jump into this scenario full of danger. I want to stay right here
where I am safe. And then there's a push or a pull or some kind of force that forces this person to say "I
can't." If you think you just want to be normal you should know this reluctance is a common
denominator of heroism, present in every superhero story. Even when you really wish you couldn’t
remind yourself everyone would prefer not to, including those with superpowers. Then you can still be a
hero.

I agree with Dr. Zeus Salazar, Yes Being a hero is a great opportunity, you don’t have to die to be a hero.
A hero can be defined as a person with great qualities and the ability to be a role model, not only now
but throughout life. Therefore, heroes do not have to die to be one. A hero is a person who has great
compassion for humanity. The time will come when this person is in the right place doing what they
always do and putting others first. In recognizing others of the same quality, he is seen as a hero who
does justice to what all of us should do naturally. What makes a hero is not what they have but what
they do. If you stand up for the right reasons against all possibilities, you are a hero. If you have a talent
that you can do better than others that can help or save others you are a hero that can help others. You
protect others so they feel safe thanks to you.
There is no law, executive order, or proclamation enacted or issued by the official declaring any
historical Filipino as a national hero. Even Jose Rizal, considered the greatest of Filipino heroes, was not
explicitly declared a national hero on it. However, Republic Act 1425, the law that required Rizal’s life
and activities to be taught in all public and private schools, colleges, and universities, defined as a
“national hero and patriot." What we have, instead, are laws and proclamations that honor many heroes
for "their significant roles in the nation-building process and contributions to history." The national hero
of the Philippines is a Filipino who has been recognized as a hero for his role in the history of the
country. Loosely, this term can refer to all the historical figures of the Philippines who are recognized as
heroes, but the term more strictly refers to officials appointed as such. While there is no law declaring
Jose Rizal our national hero, Rizal was considered a national hero even before the American era, unlike
what some people would like you to think. Declaring the day of your birth or the day of your death as a
national holiday definitely makes you special among all the heroes.

Among the many heroes of our country, two are remembered and held: Jose Rizal, who can perhaps
boast of having the most honors of all Filipino heroes, and Andres Bonifacio. But for me, they are both.
There is no comparison. Rizal fought through writing, which enlightened many Filipino people. And also,
he used his thinking here, what he also learned as an educator, and so, historically, I think, he should
also be recognized as the influence of our generation. Sadly, most young people don’t know much about
Rizal, other than his name and public life to how he became famous, and how he died. As for Bonifacio,
he fought through a physical transformation, a brave man. Many people believe that he was actually the
first President. And Aguinaldo, to this day, deserves continued remorse against him. It is better to know
Bonifacio and Rizal as heroes. Speaking of national heroes, I’ll tell them both. Also, include Gen. Luna,
and more. Because what they give is unexpectedly hard to do, which is sacrifice. They sacrificed their
lives. And now, we live our lives in a way they never experienced.