In 1896, following the execution of Jose Rizal, Filipino nationalist and Freemason Andres Bonifacio led the revolt against the Spaniards and declared Philippine independence. Although born poor ...

MANILA, Philippines—In front of the Tutuban Railroad Station in Manila stands a monument of Andres Bonifacio, erected by the National Historical Institute (NHI) in 1971. The inscription on the ...

Since childhood, we have always pictured Andres Bonifacio as a plebeian with brawn and courage. He was the man in red slacks and white camisa de chino with a red hanky tied around his neck.

THE killing of national hero Andres Bonifacio is not just a gruesome deed committed by Filipinos against their fellow ...

Everyone knows who Andres Bonifacio is. With titles like the Great Plebeian, Father of the Philippine Revolution, Supremo of Katipunan, president of the Tagalog Republic and several others ...

Andres Bonifacio is known as "The Father of the Philippine Revolution" who is one of the heroes who fought against the Spaniards for the country's freedom. As the whole nation celebrates his 157th ...

The movie revolves around the heroism and tragic end of Andres Bonifacio (Robin Padilla). As its subtitle explicitly states, Bonifacio was the first president of our country. The film says he became ...

Every year on Nov. 30 wreaths are offered at Andres Bonifacio monuments nationwide. Media often covers the official rites of the inspiring song in bronze by National Artist Guillermo Tolentino in ...

MANILA, Philippines–Some historians argue that Andres Bonifacio should be considered the first president of the country, saying that after the revolution broke out in August 1896, Bonifacio ...

A resolution by the Philippine Historian Association's general assembly wants the government to acknowledge Andres Bonifacio as the country's first president MANILA, Philippines – Ask anyone to ...

MANILA, Philippines – Andres Bonifacio, regarded as the father of the Philippine Revolution, lost his infant-son in 1896 – the same year when the first battle of the Kataastaasan ...