Marcos hopes Filipinos to be inspired by Andres Bonifacio’s heroism

Pedestrians walk past a mural of Philippine revolutionary hero Andres Bonifacio on a wall of a building in Manila on Nov. 29, 2022. The country is set to commemorate the 159th birth anniversary of Bonifacio who is considered one of the founders of a secret society of revolutionaries commonly known as the Katipunan.

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MANILA, Philippines (Updated 12:44 p.m.) — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. commemorated the 159th birth anniversary of Philippine national hero Andres Bonifacio, hoping the public will be inspired by his service for the country.

Bonifacio founded the Katipunan, who led the rebellion against former colonizer, Spain. He is called the “Father of the Philippine revolution.” 

“May his life serve as a reminder that each one of us may be a hero in our own ways,” Marcos said in a speech on Wednesday. 

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