Mga bayaning Pilipino at ang kanilang Talambuhay

2. DR.JOSEP.RIZAL
(1861-1896)
The Philippines' national hero. Born in Calamba, Laguna, on June 19, 1861.
Published his masterpieceNoli Me Tangere in Berlin(Germany) in 1887 and his
second novelEl Filibusterismoin Ghent(Belgium) in 1891. Histwonovelsstirred
the conscience of his people. He contributed various literary works toLa
Solidaridad. For his leadership in the reform movement and for his incendiary
novels, Rizal was arrested and later killedbymusketryinBagumbayan,Manila,on
December30,1896.HisexecutionwasthelaststrawforotherFilipinoswhocalled
forabloodyrevolutionagainstSpain.
ANDRESBONIFACIO
(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 toMay10,
1897.BorninTondo,Manila,onNovember30,1863.Hegrewupintheslums
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.
GENERALGREGORIODELPILAR
(1875-1899)
HeroofTiradPass.BornonNovember14,1875,inBulacan,Bulacan.Died
on December 2, 1899, in the battle of Tirad Pass, to enable Aguinaldo to
escapefromtheAmericans.Oneoftheyoungestandbravestgeneralsever
producedbythePhilippines.

3. GENERALEMILIOAGUINALDO
(1899-1964)
He officially proclaimed the Philippine independence in Malolos, Bulacan,
on January 23, 1899, with himasthefirstpresident.Itwasthefirstrepublic
in Asia. Born in Kawit, Cavite, on March 22, 1869. Died at the Veterans
MemorialHospital,QuezonCity,on February6,1964.
APOLINARIOMABINI
(1864-1903)
Sublime paralytic and the brain of the revolution. Born in Talaga,
Tanauan,Batangas,onJune22,1864.Hejoined LaLigaFilipina in1892and
Aguinaldo's revolutionary government from June 1898 to May 1899. He
was captured by the American forces inDecember1899 anddeportedto
GuaminJanuary1901.HediedinManilaonMay13,1903.
EMILIOJACINTO
(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
advicer. He wrote the Kartilya ng Katipunan, theprimer 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
Phillipinehistory.

4. GOMBURZA
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.
FATHERMARIANOGOMEZ
(1799-1872)
MarianoGómezyGuardwasaFilipinosecularpriest,partofthe Gomburza
triowhowerefalselyaccusedofmutinybytheSpanishcolonialauthoritiesin
thePhilippinesinthe19thcentury.
JOSÉBURGOS
(1837-1872)
(BornFeb. 9, 1837, Vigan, Phil.—died Feb.17,1872,Manila),RomanCatholic
priest who advocated the reform of Spanish rule in the Philippines. His
execution made him a martyr of the period preceding the Philippine
Revolution.
FATHERJACINTOZAMORA
(1835-1872)
OnAugust14,1835,JacintoZamora,oneofthethreemartyrpriests
collectivelycalledGOMBURZA-Father....Zamora,wasborninPandacan,
Manila.

5. GENERALANTONIOLUNA
(1866-1899)
The greates general of the revolution. Younger brother of juan Luna, the
famous painter. Editor o La Independencia, whose first issue came out on
September3,1898.BorninBinon,Manila,onOctober29,1866.Hewasoneof
the propagandists in Spain who were working for piliticalreforms in the
Philippines. He contributed articles to La Solidaridad. He assassinated in
CabanatuanCity,on June5,2899.
GRACIANOLOPEZ-JAENA
(1856-1896)
Founderandfirsteditorofthenewspaper LaSolidaridad,whichbecamethe
vehicle of expression for Filipino propaganda in Spain. Together wtih 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,inBarcelona,Spain.
MELCHORAAQUINO
(1812-1919)
Better knownasTandangSora.BorninBanlat,KalookanCity,onJanuary
6, 1812. She helped the Katipuneros under the leadership of Andres
Bonifacio by providing them food, shelter, andothermaterialgoods.She
is recognized as the Grand Woman of the revolution and the Mother of
Balintawak.ShediedonMarch12,1919.

6. MARIANOPONCE
(1863-1918)
Researcher, historian, bibliographer, propagandist, diplomat, physician,
folklorist,andanoutstanding reformist.BorninBaliwag,Bulacan,onMarch
23, 1863. While in Spain, he joined the propaganda movement andbecame
one of the initiators of La Solidaridad, later becoming its managing editor.
DiedinHongKong onMay23,1918.
PANDAYPIRA
(1483-1576)
First Filipino cannon-maker. He forged the cannonswhichRajahSulayman
used in defending the Muslim Kingdom of Manila against the Spanish
invaders. Born in one of theislandsinSouthern Philippinesin1483.Hedied
in1576.
MARINADIZON
(1875-1950)
DaughterofaKatipunanleaderinCavite,whowasoneoftheTrece
Martirez,executedbytheSpanishofficialsin1896.BorninTrozo,Manila,on
July18,1875.ShejoinedtheKatipunaninJuly1893,oneofthefirstwomen
to havedoneso.ShealsokeptimportantdocumentsoftheKatipunan.Died
on October25,1950.

7. FERNANDOMA.GUERRERO
(1873-1890)
Musician, journalist, politician, and lawyer. Considered the greatest lyric
poet in Spanish. Born in Ermita, Manila, on May 30, 1873. When the
revolution broke out,GeneralAntonioLunainvitedhimtojointheeditorial
staff of La Independencia, the organ of the revolution. Thus, he fought for
theFilipinocausewithhispen.DiedinManilaJune12,1929.
JUANLUNA
(1857-1899)
Agenius of the brush and a patriot of the highest order. Creator of the
world-famous painting, SPOLARIUM, which was awarded the gold medal
inthe ExposicionNacionalde BellasArtesinMadridin1884.Itisalsoknown
asthegreatestpaintingofalltimes.BorninBadoc,Ilocos,Norte,onOctober
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.
FELIPEAGONCILLO
(1859-1941)
Outstanding diplomat of the Philippine revolution. Born in Taal,
Batangas, on May 26, 1859. Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo appointedhimas
Minister Plenipotentiary tothepeaceconferenceinWashingtonand
Paris.DiedonSeptember29,1941,attheManilaDoctor'sHospital.

8. RAFAELPALMA
(1874-1939)
Orator, statesman, scholar, educator, andwriter.BorninTondo,Manila,on
October 24, 1874. Hewasinvolvedinthepropagandacampaignagainstthe
Spaniards. He cofounded with Gen. Antonio Luna the revolutionary
newspaper,La Independencia. Later, he also founded El Nuevo Dia,Cebu's
firstdaily.DiedinManilaonMay24,1939.
MARCELOH.DELPILAR
(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,DiariongTagalog.InDecember1889,hebecametheeditorof La
Solidaridadand became the moving spirit behind the propaganda
movement.DiedonJuly4,1896.
PEDROPATERNO
(1858-1911)
Statesman, poet, writer, and peacemaker. Born in Manila on February 27,
1858.Hewasthenegotiator/mediatorofthePactofBiak-na-Bato.Hehelped
preparetheMalolosconstitution.DiedonApril26,1911.

9. LEONAFLORENTINO
(1849-1884)
First poetess of the Philippines. Born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, on April 19,
1849.HerpoemsweregiveninternationalrecognitionattheExposicion
inMadridin1887 andinParisin1889.DiedonOctober4,1884.
ISABELODELOSREYES
(1864-1938)
Last of the propagandists. Gifted son of Leona Florentino, first
poetess ofthePhilippines.BorninVigan,IlocosSur,onJuly7,1864.
Hearousedthehostilityofthefriarsandgovernmentofficialswhen
he openly criticized the evils of the Spanish rule and he advocated
reforms. He was the founder of the first Philippine labor union, as
well as the first independent Filipino Catholic church. Died on
October9,1938.
ARTEMIORICARTE
(1866-1945)
The unconquerableherooftherevolution.BorninBatac,IlocosNorte,on
October20,1866.KnownasViborra,hewasagentlepublic schoolteacher
who became a dashing revolutionarygeneral.DiedinthejunglesofSierra
MadreonJuly31,1945.

10. JOSEPALMA
(1876-1903)
Poetandsoldier.BorninTondo, Manila,on June3,1876.Youngerbrotherof
Dr. Rafael Palma. He was a staff member of La Independencia. He
wroteFilipinas, a patriotic poem in Spanish, which became the lyricsofthe
PhilippineNationalAnthem. DiedinManila,on February12,1903.
RAJAHLAKANDULA
( -1575)
One of the most illustrious ancient Filipinos. Chief ofTondo,whenLegazpi
came to Manila in1571.HebecameaChristianandtookthenameofCarlos,
after the king of Spain. He made the blood compact with Goiti. He fought
alongsidetheSpaniardsagainsttheChinesepirate,Limahong.Diedin1575.
GREGORIADEJESUS
(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
WomenChapter.ShediedonMarch15,1943.

11. RAJAHSOLIMAN
(-1571)
The last rajah of Manila, noted forhisdaringandbravery.NephewofRajah
Lakandola. Of all of the early rulers of Manila, he was feared most by the
Spaniards.HewaskilledonJune3,1571,intheBattleofBangkusay.
GALICANOAPACIBLE
Oneofthefoundersof LaSolidaridad.
MARCELAMARIÑOAGONCILLO
(1859-1946)
MakerofthefirstPhilippineflag.BorninTaal,Batangas,onJune24, 1859.
Married to FelipeAgoncillo.ShelaboredtomaketheFilipinoflaginHong
KongwiththehelpofDelfinaHerbosadeNatividad,anieceofRizal.Died
on May30,1946 inTaal,Batangas.
JOSEMA.PANGANIBAN
(1863-1890)
AvengerofFilipinohonor.BorninMambulao,CamarinesNorte,onFebruary
1, 1863. A good friend and co-worker of Rizal. He was Bicolandia's greatest
contribution to the historic campaign for reforms,morepopularlycalledthe
Propaganda Movement. He wrote articles for La Solidaridad, under the pen
namesJomapaandJ.M.P.DiedinBarcelona,Spain,onAugust19,1890.

12. DIEGOSILANG
(1730-1763)
He led the revolt of theIlocanos inoppositiontothetributeandabuses
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,aSpanishmestizowhoboregrievancesagainstDiegoSilang.
MARIAJOSEFAGABRIELASILANG
After the death ofDiegoSilangonMay28,1763,thefightwascarriedon
by hiswife,MARIAJOSEFAGABRIELASILANG,andhisuncle,Nicolas
Cariño.Shetoolost herlifeforfreedom'ssakeonSeptember30,1763.
LAPU-LAPU
(C.16THCENTURY)
Chief of Mactan who led the first successful Filipinoarmedresistance
against Spanish aggression. He fought and killed Magellaninabattlein
Mactan,on April27,1521.
EPIFANIODELOSSANTOS
(1871-1928)
Lawyer, journalist, historian, philosopher, bibliographer, biographer,
painter, poet, musician, literary critic, antique collector, and librarian.
Born in Malabon, Rizal, on April 7, 1871. Died on April 28, 1928, in
Manila.

13. FRANCISCOBALTAZAR
(1788-1862)
More popularly known as Balagtas, he is considered the prince of
Tagalog poets. Born in Panginay, Bigaa, Bulacan,onApril2,1788.He
wroteFlorante at Laura, a masterpiece of local versification,
upholding moralandsocialvalues;itservedasthebasicfoundationof
thePhilippineliterature.DiedinOrion,Bataan,onFebruary20,1862.
FRANCISCODAGOHOY
(C.MID-18THCENTURY)
He led the longest revolt in Bohol against the Spaniards. The immediate
cause of the revolt was the refusal of a Jesuit priest to give a Christian
burial to Dagohoy's brother. The Spaniards needed 85 years before they
were able to suppress the rebellion. It was only in 1829 that they finally
succeededinbringingtoendtherevoltstartedbyDagohoy.
TRINIDADTECSON
(1848-1928)
Mother of Biak-na-Bato. Born in San Miguel, Bulacan, on November 18,
1848.Eventhoughwomen-membersoftheKatipunanwereexemptedfrom
the pact, she participated inSanduguan(blood compact). She fought
fearlessly in 12 bloody battles of the revolution in Bulacan, including the
famous Battle of Biak-na-Bato. Later, she became known as The Mother of
thePhilippineRedCross.DiedonJune28,1928.

14. TERESAMAGBANUA
(1871-1947)
The first woman in Panay to fight in thePhilippinerevolution.Known
as the Visayan Joan of Arc. Born in Pototan, Iloilo, on November 4,
1871.DiedinAugust1947.
AGUEDAESTEBAN
Katipunan member who later marriedArtemioRicarte.Shecommuted
from Cavite to Manila to buy saltpeter, lead, and copper which where
used to make ammunitions. She also carried secret messages about the
plannedoffensivesagainsttheSpanishposts.
JULIANFELIPE
(1861-1941)
ComposerofthePhilippineNationalAnthem.BorninCaviteCityon
January28,1861.Adedicatedmusic teacherandcomposer,hewas
appointedbyAguinaldo asDirectoroftheNationalBandofthePhilippine
Republic.DiedinManilaonOctober2,1941.
GENERALFRANCISCOMAKABULOS
(1871-1922)
Leader of the revoltinTarlac.BorninLaPaz,Tarlac,onSeptember17,1871.He
was the first patriot in Tarlac, who joined the Katipunan. General Aguinaldo
appointed him as one of the brigadier generals of the Central Luzon area. He
established the Central Executive Committee, which had a constitution called
theConstitution ofMakabulos.DiedinLaPaz, Tarlac,onApril30,1922.