Académique Documents
Professionnel Documents
Culture Documents
Who is a Hero?
man of distinguished courage or ability,
admired for his brave deeds
and noble qualities.
A national hero of the Philippines is
a Filipino who has been recognized as a
hero for his or her role in the history of
the country. Loosely, the term may refer
to all Filipino historical figures recognized
as heroes, but the term more strictly
refers to those officially designated as
such.
JOSE RIZAL
Full Name: José Protasio Mercado
Rizal y Alonzo Realonda (June 19,
1861 – December 30, 1896)
Famous Works:
◦ 1. Noli Me Tangere
◦ 2. El Filibusterismo
◦ 3. Mi Ultimo Adios
Pen Names:
Laong Laan, Dimasalang
SECTION 3. Any person who shall violate the provisions of this Act or permit or
allow the violation thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not exceeding two
hundred pesos or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both, at the
discretion of the court. In case he is the mayor of a municipality or a chartered city
he shall suffer an additional punishment of suspension from his office for a period
of one month. In case of partnerships, corporations or associations, the criminal
liability shall devolve upon the president, director, or any other official responsible
for the violation thereof.
MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 247