Greatest National Heroes from the Philippines

Some say he doesn't fit of being a National hero because he wanted equality and he was a hero recommended by the U.S., Well I say... before the Americans came.. Rizal was the father & soul of the Filipino Nationalism, a cultural icon, even acknowledge and idolize by other Filipino heros such as Andres Bonifacio, Juan Luna, Emilio Aguinaldo etc. Thus Dec. 30 (Rizal Day) was made by Aguinaldo to be declared as a National Holiday on 1898. He was not only a National Hero but an International Hero...he even had monument in other country such as Spain, Japan, Switzerland and many more..

The greatest National hero of our country. He inspired many people to oppress Spanish rule and fight for their freedom. His most well known works like "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo" helped achieve greater standard any Filipino can achieve. His death was motivational and was a booster for political reform. He will be remembered as one of the most important people in our Nation.

This man sacrificed his life for the country

Rizal will always be the greatest.

Despite the controversy as what most people thinks of him today, Well for me he still deserve to be called as one of the National Hero...he had contribute a lot to the Philippine Nation, ( The Flag, The Army, The Holiday (Rizal Day), The Association of the Revolutionaries, Propose the National Anthem, The Victories in Major Battles against Spain). Also become the most successful general during his time.

In addition to being a hero, he was the first President of the Philippines. He helped established the 1st Philippine Republic and even fought against the Americans in which he failed. Despite the defeat, the Americans helped him in achieving the required standards for the Modern Philippines and it's path to Independence.

All the hate he have but without him the Philippine Republic would have never existed.

A Legendary Figure of the Philippine History/

Should be on top 2 after Jose Rizal himself. If Jose use his knowledge then Andres use his own body to fight and achieve the independency against spanish colonial.

Bonifacio is the greatest filipino hero for me because is the one who led the filipino in the first revolution not just in the philippines but also in asia against the western colonizers...the first president..the great common man,proved that even a common man can help his country to regain its freedom...long live Bonifacio

The founder of the Katipunan. The 2nd greatest after Jose himself. He assisted isolated resistance groups and rebels into joining his cause. He helped the Katipuneros defeat the Spaniards during their many fights for freedom in the late 1890s.

He should be number one... he was the first president after all