Andres Bonificio

Bonifacio

The first President

Andrés Bonifacio y de Castro

Andres Bonifacio (1863-1897), a Filipino revolutionary hero, founded the Katipunan, a secret society which spearheaded the uprising against the Spanish and laid the groundwork for the first Philippine Republic.

Born: November 30, 1863Died: May 10, 1897 (cause of death, execution at the age of 33Place of Origin: Tondo, ManilaMarried to: 1st Wife Monica (died by leprosy), 2nd Wife Gregoria de Jesús

Was the First president of our country

"Punitin ang sedula"

"AMa ng katipunan"

Like Andres Bonificio, i have that will to protect our own country, serve it. Im may not be able to have a courage to be a Leader. But i ensure that my actions are like being a true leader.

Fact: It was the First FLag of the Philippines

"Kataastaasan, Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan"

The Kataastaasan, Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan also known as Katipunan or KKK, was a Philippine revolutionary society founded by anti-Spanish colonialism Filipinos in Manila in 1892; its primary goal was to gain independence from Spain through a revolution.

What he did for our country??

Unlike other great heroes of the country including Jose Rizal, Bonifacio is being remembered on his birthday, Nov. 30, rather than the date of his death, May 10, 1897. Bonifacio is considered the "Father of the Philippine Revolution" after he spearheaded the establishment of the secret revolutionary movement "Katipunan" to fight Spanish colonization in 1892. The Bonifacio-led Katipuneros inspired many Filipinos and groups to launch a nationwide campaign to overthrow the colonizers.

2 facts about bonifacio

He made his first declaration of independence inside a cave.

Bonifacio was executed not by the enemies but by men from the Katipunan which he himself founded.