PHILIPPINE HEROES

Gregorio Del Pilar

Del Pilar was one of the active anti-friar

personalities in the Philippines before the outbreak
of the Philippine Revolution in 1896. After the
deportation of his brother and the death of his
mother in 1872, he worked to destroy the friars'
authority and influence on the country's affairs.

Luna was named director of War on September 26,

1898. He became famous for bravery, unusual style
of fighting, and strict discipline. At the age of 31, he
was shot dead on June 5, 1899 in Cabanatuan City in
an attack led by a disgruntled Filipino Sergeant.

Melchora Aquino

She not only provided them medical care, but she

also provided them encouragement through prayer.
Her store was also used for secret meetings. Due to her
behind the scenes heroics during the revolution she
became known as Mother of the Katipunan, which was
the Philippine word for revolution.
 He is regarded as the "utak ng
himagsikan" or "brain of the revolution"
and is also considered as a national hero
in the Philippines. Mabini's work and
thoughts on the government shaped
the Philippines' fight for independence
over the next century.

Jacinto Zamora was a known and

recognized secular priest in the
Philippines. He is remembered
for leading a campaign against the
abusive Spanish friars and fighting
for equal rights among priests. He is
Jacinto Zamora considered to be a true patriot in
fighting against Spanish
colonization.
 He rejected an invitation to flee the
country and refused to cooperate with
the Japanese during his capture, which
eventually led to his execution. Santos
is featured on the one thousand peso
bill alongside two other heroes for his
martyrdom and resistance against the
Japanese occupation of World War II.
Jose Abad Santos

MARIANO GOMEZ Aug 2, 1799 - Feb 17, 1872

He was placed in a mock trial and summarily

executed in Manila along with two other
clergymen collectively known as the
Gomburza. Gómez was the head of the three
priests and spent his life writing about abuses
against Filipino priests.
LAPU LAPU

Modern Philippine society regards

him as the first Filipino
hero because of his resistance to
imperial Spanish colonization.
Monuments of Lapulapu have been
built all over the Philippines to
honor Lapulapu's bravery against
the Spaniards.