This document lists notable Ilocano heroes from history including painters, revolutionaries, founders of important organizations, writers and artists. It provides brief biographies of Juan Luna, Gregorio Aglipay, Antonio Luna, Anastacia Giron Tupas, Josefa Llanes Escoda, Severino Montano, Teofilo Yldelfonso, Valentin Villanueva Diaz, Jacinto Caoili, Pedro Mateo, Saralogo Ambaristo, Pedro Bukaneg, and Ferdinand Marcos, highlighting their accomplishments and contributions to Ilocano and Philippine culture, politics, and society.

1. Ilocano Heroes
Juan Luna (Badoc) 1857-1899
 Painter and revolutionist
 The artist of Spoliarium
Gregorio Aglipay (Batac) 1860-1940
 Founder of the Philippine Independent Church (Iglesia Filipina Independiente)
Gen. Antonio Luna (Badoc) 1866-1899
 General of the revolution (Filipino-American War)
 Founder of Philippine Military Academy
Anastacia Giron Tupas (Laoag) 1890-1972
 Founder of Philippine Nursing Association
Josefa Llanes Escoda (Dingras) 1898-1945
 War heroin
 Founder of Girls Scout of the Philippines
Severino Montano (Laoag) 1915-1980
 One of the Titans of Philippine Theater
 National Artist of the Philippines
 Nationalist Playwright
Teofilo Yldelfonso (Piddig) 1903-1942
 First Filipino and Southeast Asian to win an Olympic medal, and the only Filipino to win multiple
medals. ( breaststroke swimmer)
Valentin Villanueva Diaz (Paoay) 1849-1916
 Treasurer and Co-founder of Katipunan
Jacinto Caoili (Batac) 1770-1870
 Poet and author of famous literary works such as ‘Pasyon’ and ‘Urbana at Felisa.
Pedro Mateo (Piddig)
 Leader of the Basi Revolt 1807
Saralogo Ambaristo (Piddig) 1765-1807
 Tingguin leader of Basi Revolt 1807
Pedro Bukaneg 1591-1630
 Father of Ilocano Literature
 Blind since birth, he is the acknowledged author of the Ilocano epic Biag ni Lam-ang (Life of
Lam-ang).
Ferdinand Marcos (Sarrat) 1917-1989
 Soldier, legislator and 10th President of the Republic of the Philippines