2. Reasons why Jose Rizal was chosen and declared as Philippine National Hero.

It has long been debated whether Jose Rizal or Andres Bonifacio is the true national
hero of the Philippines. Why is Jose Rizal the Philippines' national hero? First and foremost, he
was recommended by US Governor Taft. Rizal was recommended by the Americans because
of his peaceful approach to achieving liberty. In contrast to Andres Bonifacio who used force to
achieve independence for his native land, Dr. Jose Rizal used his pen as his sword to make a
revolution against the Spaniards.

It has long been debated whether Jose Rizal or Andres Bonifacio is the true national hero of the
Philippines. Why is Jose Rizal the Philippines' national hero? First and foremost, he was
recommended by US Governor Taft. Rizal was recommended by the Americans because of his
peaceful approach to achieving liberty. In contrast to Andres Bonifacio who used force to
achieve independence for his native land, Dr. Jose Rizal used his pen as his sword to make a
revolution against the Spaniards.

It has long been debated whether Jose Rizal or Andres Bonifacio is the true national hero of the
Philippines. Why is Jose Rizal the Philippines' national hero? First and foremost, he was
recommended by US Governor Taft. Rizal was recommended by the Americans because of his
peaceful approach to achieving liberty. In contrast to Andres Bonifacio who used force to
achieve independence for his native land, Dr. Jose Rizal used his pen as his sword to make a
revolution against the Spaniards.

It has long been debated whether Jose Rizal or Andres Bonifacio is the true national hero of the
Philippines. Why is Jose Rizal the Philippines' national hero? First and foremost, he was
recommended by US Governor Taft. Rizal was recommended by the Americans because of his
peaceful approach to achieving liberty. In contrast to Andres Bonifacio who used force to
achieve independence for his native land, Dr. Jose Rizal used his pen as his sword to make a
revolution against the Spaniards.