There is no official declaration recognizing Duterte as a national hero; no Filipino, including Jose Rizal, has been ...

MANILA, Philippines — Jose Rizal’s exquisite P31-million statue “Josephine Sleeping” will be unveiled tomorrow, the 128th anniversary of the hero’s martyrdom, at the National Museum of ...

led the Joint Tribute to All Filipino Heroes and Paggunita sa Capas at the Capas National Shrine, emphasizing the importance of honoring those who fought for the country’s freedom. The annual Tribute ...

Jose Rizal is considered a national hero in the Philippines; the park was named in his honor in 1973. In October 2024, a statue in his honor was vandalized and several bronze plaques were stolen ...