Ka Jimmy Tadeo

KA JIMMY TADEO

anim kaming nakiramay mula sa Ex-D

at umawit bilang parangal kay Ka Jimmy

ng kantang "Detenido" para sa bayani

ng magsasaka, nakiramay nga'y kayrami

sa sasakyan pa lamang patungo sa sadya

munting kwaderno'y kinuha ko't nakagawa

ng dalawang taludtod ng alay na tula

na binigkas ko roon sa harap ng madla:

"Si Ka Jimmy Tadeo, lider-magbubukid

pangarap niya'y paglayang dapat mabatid

paglaya sa hirap na sa atin binulid

ng uring mapang-aping dusa ang hinatid

pagbabago ng sistema'y kanyang adhika

na sa kanya'y isang pangarap na dakila

pagpupugay, Ka Jimmy, ikaw ma'y nawala

ay mananatiling buhay ang iyong diwa"

bertdey din pala niya ang araw na iyon

nang luksang parangal ay idinaos doon

Ka Jimmy, pamana mong diwa'y aming baon

tungo sa lipunang asam at nilalayon

- gregoriovbituinjr.

03.29.2023

* salamat sa kumuha ng litrato na ibinahagi sa Ex-D

Graciano Lopez Jaena

GRACIANO LOPEZ JAENA

(Iloilo, 1856-1897)

A fiery writer and orator, he was one of the Filipino propagandists seeking reforms for the Philippines. He founded and became editor of the newspaper La Solidaridad which became the organ of the reform movement in Spain.

* Photos taken by GBJ at the Luneta (Rizal Park), Manila, on the morning of December 30, 2022 (Rizal Day).

Jose Ma. Panganiban

JOSE MA. PANGANIBAN

(Ambos, Camarines, 1863-1890)

Known as the defender of Filipino honor, he was one of the most eloquent writers of the propaganda paper, La Solidaridad. An energetic orator, he championed the freedom of the press and advocated the improvement of the educational system of the Philippine colony.

* Photos taken by GBJ at the Luneta (Rizal Park), Manila, on the morning of December 30, 2022 (Rizal Day).

Datu Taupan

DATU TAUPAN

(Balanguigui, c. 1848)

Also known as Panglima Taupan, he was the leader of the Sama Balanguigui of Zamboanga, Basilan and Tonquil islands. He fought for the independence of his people against Spanish incursions and launched raids against Spanish settlements. In 1848, Spanish forces using modern gunboats finally took Balanguigui Island after a fierce battle. Datu Taupan and his followers were captured and were relocated to Isabela province in Northern Luzon.

* Photos taken by GBJ at the Luneta (Rizal Park), Manila, on the morning of December 30, 2022 (Rizal Day).

Marcelo H. Del Pilar

MARCELO H. DEL PILAR

(Bulacan, 1850-1896)

Known as Plaridel, he was a nationalist and one of the greatest propagandists of reform movement. He authored pamphlets attacking the abuses of the friars and became the publisher of La Solidaridad in 1889. He later advocated a revolutionary path to freedom but was cut short by his death from malnutrition and overwork.

* Photos taken by GBJ at the Luneta (Rizal Park), Manila, on the morning of December 30, 2022 (Rizal Day).

Apolinario Mabini

APOLINARIO MABINI

(Batangas, 1864-1903)

Overcoming extreme poverty and a crippling paralysis, he bacame known as the Brain of the Philippine Revolution. He was one of the chief advisers of President Emilio Aguinaldo and served as foreign minister and President of the cabinet. He staunchly stood for Philippine independence and was exiled to Guam for his refusal to swear allegiance to the United States.

* Photos taken by GBJ at the Luneta (Rizal Park), Manila, on the morning of December 30, 2022 (Rizal Day).

Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat

SULTAN DIPATUAN KUDARAT

(Cotabato, c. 1663)

A direct descendant of Sharif Kabungsuan who propagated Islam in Mindanao. He was able to defend successfully his domain from Spanish incursions. He was a wise ruler and a good administrator. He encouraged his people to develop agriculture and to trade with non-Muslim Filipinos.

* Photos taken by GBJ at the Luneta (Rizal Park), Manila, on the morning of December 30, 2022 (Rizal Day).