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The document discusses why Jose Rizal, rather than Andres Bonifacio, came to be recognized as the Philippines' national hero. It explains that the American colonizers initially praised both Rizal and Bonifacio for their roles in resisting Spanish rule. However, the Americans preferred Rizal as the national hero because his approach was nonviolent, while Bonifacio used force. The Americans feared Bonifacio's attitude towards independence might inspire resistance against American control as well. Additionally, Rizal's writings were highly influential in spurring Bonifacio's revolution. So the Americans suggested to the Philippine Commission that Rizal be declared the national hero instead of Bonifacio. Historians also argue

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The document discusses why Jose Rizal, rather than Andres Bonifacio, came to be recognized as the Philippines' national hero. It explains that the American colonizers initially praised both Rizal and Bonifacio for their roles in resisting Spanish rule. However, the Americans preferred Rizal as the national hero because his approach was nonviolent, while Bonifacio used force. The Americans feared Bonifacio's attitude towards independence might inspire resistance against American control as well. Additionally, Rizal's writings were highly influential in spurring Bonifacio's revolution. So the Americans suggested to the Philippine Commission that Rizal be declared the national hero instead of Bonifacio. Historians also argue

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It is only in the Phil.

where the leader of the liberation forces

is not the National Hero " Do you agree? explain this statement of Prof. T. Agoncillo.

According to GOVPH the selection and proclamation of national heroes and Laws honoring Filipino
historical figures No law, presidential order, or proclamation designating any Filipino historical person as
a national hero has been passed or issued. However, laws and proclamations recognizing these heroes
have been passed as a result of their major contributions to the nation-building process and
contributions to history. Even Jose Rizal, widely regarded as the greatest of all Filipino heroes, was not
declared a national hero. His current position in Philippine history is a testament to the people's ongoing
reverence or acclamation in honor of his contribution to the country's enormous socioeconomic
reforms. The criteria for national heros which the Committee established the following criteria for
historical academics to use in selecting which outstanding Filipinos will be declared national heroes:
Heroes are those who have a sense of nation and then strive for the country's independence. Our own
fight for independence was started by Bonifacio and ended by Aguinaldo, who publicly declared the
revolution a success. A revolution, on the other hand, has no end in actuality. Revolutions are just the
start. One cannot seek to be free just to be enslaved again. Heroes are those who define and contribute
to a nation's system of freedom and order. Anarchy will result if there is no order. As a result, heroes like
Mabini and Recto, who write the nation's constitution and laws, are heroes. Constitutions are simply the
beginning for the latter, for it is the people who live under the constitution who genuinely make a
nation. Heroes are those who make a positive difference on a country's quality of life and destiny.
Despite the lack of a formal declaration declaring them national heroes, their contributions to Philippine
history continue to be appreciated and cherished. Historians believe that heroes should not be
legislated. Academics should be the ones to appreciate them. They believed that acclaim for heroes
would suffice as acknowledgment.

2. Explain why the Americans as colonizer installed Rizal as

National Hero instead of Bonifacio. *

According to Ysrael (2020) It has long been a contentious debate over whether Jose Rizal or Andres
Bonifacio is the rightful national hero of the Philippines. Why is Jose Rizal the Philippines' national hero?
It's worth noting that the conquering Americans initially praised Jose Rizal's bravery, followed by
General Emilio Aguinaldo. The Americans suggested to the Philippine Commission, which was sponsored
by the US, that Jose Rizal be declared a national hero for the Filipinos (through American Governor
William Howard Taft). Because of his execution by the Spaniards and his nonviolent approach to
achieving liberation, the Americans supported Rizal. Unlike Andres Bonifacio, whose yearning for
independence for his homeland necessitated the use of force. The Americans saw Andres Bonifacio's
attitude to independence as undesirable, fearing that it might incite other Filipinos to struggle against
American control. Which is why Jose Rizal was picked as the national hero instead of him. The writings of
Jose Rizal, Noli Me Tangere, and El Filibusterismo spurred Andres Bonifacio's Philippine revolution,
which had a more enduring influence. This is one of the strongest reasons advanced by those who feel
Rizal is the true national hero. During the Spanish period, Rizal was a true inspiration to many Filipinos.
Rizal, according to historian Rafael Palma, was more deserving of the title of national hero. Rizal was
said to have advised that Antonio Luna command the revolutionary troops since Luna had studied
military science, which was a good notion for reducing deaths against the Spanish militia's firepower.
Only a well-prepared army with sufficient weapons, according to Rizal, could secure victory.

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