It's a commemoration made pursuant to Republic Act No. 3827 that we Filipinos celebrating this as great historic day of all noble heroes and of the great war heroes in honor of their bravery, courage, determination, and patriotism. From our national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal, founder of Katipunan-Andres Gat Bonifacio, President of the First Republic-Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo of Cavite, Apolinario Mabini, Emilio Jacinto, Marcelo H. Del Pilar, Antonio N. Luna, Melchora Aquino, Gregoria De Jesus and other heroes who shaped our nation and fought for our country’s freedom. I take my hats off and salute you all for the sacrifices you made that gave this nation an absolute democracy, freedom that we’re indeed having now.
