Even ‘pakwans’ can be ‘heroes’: Martyrs and heroes as defined by Bantayog foundation

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Who are martyrs and who are heroes? Officers of the Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation explain the basis for honoring the more than 300 individuals whose names are now etched on the Wall of Remembrance in Quezon City.

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These were people who either died in armed struggle or those who were involved in legal activities and passed away during the reign of Marcos Sr. Serrano was an activist who was detained twice during Martial Law and released after the EDSA Revolution in February 1986. He became a leader of various nongovernmental organizations that pushed for sustainable development until he died of cancer on February 22, 2019.He was honored by the Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation on November 30, 2023. Others recognized with him in 2023 were Jesus Antonio Carpio, Luis de Castro General Jr.

As of 2023, the Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation has recognized 326 martyrs and heroes. It maintains a website of most of their biographies.

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