VALENZUELA, Teofilo B.
Even when he was alive, Teofilo Valenzuela, whom everyone called Teope, was already an authentic hero in the eyes of his townmates in Samal, Bataan.
Category: Martyrs and Heroes
JALLORES, Romulo A.
There is a photograph taken during the “Battle of Mendiola” on January 30, 1970, showing a truck full of young people, ramming the gates of Malacan͂ang Palace. They were symbolically storming the seat of power, in a show of new-found confidence and strength by the country’s youth restlessly seeking change. Romulo Jallores’ picture atop that Read more about JALLORES, Romulo A.[…]
YUYITUNG, Rizal C. K.
“A prelude to the proclamation of martial law,” was how Rizal Yuyitung described the ordeal that he and his elder brother Quintin suffered when President Marcos caused them to be arbitrarily deprived of their freedoms, imprisoned for crimes they did not commit, and forced to live in exile for many years. It is now Read more about YUYITUNG, Rizal C. K.[…]
RIGOS, Cirilo A.
The imposition of martial law in the Philippines in September 1972 instantly created a climate of fear that kept most people from saying or doing anything that might offend the government. It became impossible for friends to meet in public places, because they feared that spies would be listening to their conversations. Especially, it Read more about RIGOS, Cirilo A.[…]
YORAC, Haydee B.
Very few public officials were like Haydee Yorac who could be held in such high regard by her countrymen for her integrity and intelligence in government service.
VYTIACO, Antonia Teresa V.
Nanette Vytiaco was a vivacious young woman from Bikol, studying in Manila and thoroughly energized by the hectic pace of student activism. And plunging heart and soul into that life was not enough for her – she wanted to share it with her friends and family. In those days before everyone had a cellphone and Read more about VYTIACO, Antonia Teresa V.[…]
VILLANUEVA, Marcelino M.
“When I grow up, Inay, I will build you a beautiful house, with ten maids to help you. We’ll fill it with nice furniture too!” His mother remembers her boy’s childhood promise, a dream that didn’t seem too strange at the time. Marcelino was bright and hardworking. After school, he helped her sell fruits Read more about VILLANUEVA, Marcelino M.[…]
SILVA, Lazaro P.
He was fun-loving and lighthearted – kalog. Having gained admission to a high school with strict academic standards, he refused to be known as a nerd, claiming that all he wanted was to “pass, and have a good time”[1] with his barkada, the guys he hung out with. Lazzie Silva went on to enter Read more about SILVA, Lazaro P.[…]
PALABAY, Armando D.
Armando Palabay, the eighth of nine brothers and sisters, was reared in the typical Ilocano fashion of frugality and simple living. His parents stressed the value of education, love for country, and the obligation to help others and serve the community. Armando, or Mandrake to friends, was a gregarious person. He loved to mix Read more about PALABAY, Armando D.[…]
MUÑOZ-PALMA, Cecilia
“We shall be judged by history…not by what we want to do and can’t, but by what we ought to do and don’t.” Cecilia Muñoz-Palma was associate justice of the Supreme Court when she spoke these words in a speech on International Law Day. It was the third year of President Marcos’ martial law regime, Read more about MUÑOZ-PALMA, Cecilia[…]