National Heroes of the Philippines

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Who is considered the greatest Filipino hero?

The Philippine National Heroes Committee
Andrés Bonifacio
No one has been officially recognized
Jose Rizal (correct)

Who is the only other Filipino currently given implied recognition as a national hero?

No one has been officially recognized
Andrés Bonifacio (correct)
Jose Rizal
The Philippine National Heroes Committee

When did the Philippine National Heroes Committee officially recommend several people for the designation of national hero?

2007
1995 (correct)
They never made any recommendations
It is not mentioned in the text

Has any Filipino been officially recognized as a Philippine national hero?

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What does the term 'national hero' loosely refer to?

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Who is considered the Philippines' greatest hero?

Jose Rizal is widely recognized as the Philippines' most prominent national hero.

Who is another Filipino widely recognized as a national hero?

Andrés Bonifacio, although not officially declared a national hero, is widely regarded as such due to his significant contributions to the Philippine revolution.

When did the National Heroes Committee recommend heroes for the designation?

In 1995, the Philippine National Heroes Committee put forth recommendations for official national hero recognition.

How does the term 'national hero' apply to Filipinos?

The term 'national hero' is broadly used to refer to Filipino historical figures celebrated for their heroic actions.

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Has any Filipino been officially recognized as a national hero?

No Filipino has been officially designated as a Philippine national hero by the government.

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Study Notes

National Heroes of the Philippines

The greatest Filipino hero is José Rizal.
The only other Filipino currently given implied recognition as a national hero is Andrés Bonifacio.
In 1956, the Philippine National Heroes Committee officially recommended several people for the designation of national hero.
To date, no Filipino has been officially recognized as a Philippine national hero.
A national hero is loosely defined as a person who has made significant contributions to the country's history, development, and identity.