
Near the end of the 19th century, 35-year-old Jos Rizal turned into the Philippines' most beloved hero when he was martyred by the Spanish colonial government at Bagumbayan. He died an extraordinary man of his times: renowned novelist, poet, ophthalmologist, journalist, and linguist. But behind these achievements, there remained the story of a man every Filipino can relate and connect to. Like today's overseas Filipino, Rizal needed to leave his family to fulfill his studies and career abroad, suffering from homesickness, and enduring a long-distance relationship with the woman he loved most. He was also the best example of the Filipino who came back home and used the knowledge and skills he learned abroad to help improve the lives of his family and countrymen.
Jose Rizal

Leonor Rivera

Teodora Alonzo

Nellie Boustead

Conchita Monteverde

Eduardo De Lete

Venchito Monteverde

Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo
Mariano Ponce
Jose Alberto

Teodora Formoso

Pepe
Charles Kipping

Paciano Mercado

Gregoria de Jesus

Andres Bonifacio

Alkalde Mayor
Padre Amado
Consuelo Ortiga
