Dr. Jose P. Rizal (1861-1896) born in Calamba, Laguna, on 19 June 1861. Published his masterpiece Noli Me Tangere in Berlin(Germany) in 1887 and his second novel El Filibusterismo in Ghent(Belgium) in 1891. His two novels stirred the principles of his people. He contributed various literary works to La Solidaridad. For his control in the reform society and for his flammable novels, Rizal was arrested and later killed by musketry in Bagumbayan, Manila on 30 December 1896. His putting to death was the last straw for other Filipinos who called for a bloody revolution against Spain.
Andres Bonifacio (1863-1897) He founded the underground humanity, Katipunan, on 7 July 1892, to battle Spain. He was also leader of the Tagalog republic from 24 August, 1896 to May 10, 1897. Born in Tondo, Manila on 30 November 1863. He grew up in the slums and never knew the benefits of a well-off life. He married Gregoria de Jesus in 1892. He was killed on 10 May 1897, near Mount Buntis, Maragondon, Cavite
General Gregorio del Pilar (1875-1899) Hero of Tirad Pass. Born on 14 November 1875, in Bulacan, Bulacan. Died on 2 December 1899, in the battle of Tirad Pass, to enable Aguinaldo to escape from the Americans. One of the youngest and bravest generals ever fashioned by the Philippines.
General Emilio Aguinaldo (1899-1964) He officially proclaim the Philippine self-government in Malolos, Bulacan, on 23 January 1899, with him as the first leader. It was the first republic in Asia. Born in Kawit, Cavite, on 22 March 1869. Died at the Veterans monument Hospital, Quezon City, on 6 February 1964.
Apolinario Mabini (1864-1903) Sublime paralytic and the brain of the rebellion. Born in Talaga, Tanauan, Batangas, on 22 June 1864. He attached La Liga Filipina in 1892 and Aguinaldo's innovatory government from June 1898 to May 1899. He was captured by the American military in December 1899 and deported to Guam in January 1901. He died in Manila on 13 May 1903.
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