Apolinario Mabini, known as the “Sublime Paralytic” and the “Brains of the Revolution,” stands as one of the most prominent figures in Philippine history. Born on July 23, 1864, in Tanauan, Batangas, Mabini’s life is a testament to the...
Emilio Aguinaldo was a prominent figure in Philippine history, known for his role in the country’s struggle for independence from Spanish colonial rule. He was born on March 22, 1869, in Kawit, Cavite, Philippines. Aguinaldo came from a wealthy landowning family and...
Andrés Bonifacio was a key figure in the Philippine struggle for independence during the late 19th century. Born to a poor family in the Tondo district of Manila, Bonifacio faced a challenging upbringing and had to work various jobs to support his family. Despite his...
Jose Rizal, a multifaceted personality, has been a pivotal figure in Philippine history. Born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna, Rizal was a polymath known for his roles as a nationalist, writer, and a key figure in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish...
Manuel Luis Quezon y Molina, a seminal figure in Philippine history, was born on August 19, 1878, in Baler, Tayabas (now Aurora). His early life, influenced by his mestizo background of predominantly Spanish heritage, set the stage for a remarkable career that would...
Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. was a prominent Filipino political figure, best known for his role as a leading opposition leader during the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. Born on November 27, 1932, Aquino became a significant figure in Philippine politics at a young...
General; American most admired by Filipinos. Born in 1880 in Little Rock, Arkansas, first went to Philippines with army engineers in 1904, returned as garrison commander from 1922 to 1925, back there again from 1928 to 1930 as commander for archipelago. Returned in 1935 as military adviser to Quezon, appointed supreme commander for Pacific in 1941. Fled Philippines after Japanese invasion, liberated islands in 1945, instrumental in restoring prewar political structure. Died in 1964. (In Our Image: America's Empire in the Philippines - Stanley Karnow)
