Philippine National Heroes Day

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Had Rizal's supported Bonifacio in an arm revolt against Spain, he might have had left a legacy of national unity today rather than personal aggrandizement. To peacefully seek a change from a foreign "caretaker" government was reasonable, but Spain was far from being a "caretaker". Rizal had even novelized its systematic abuses against Filipinos. To achieve a true revolution for freedom, usually an ultimate sacrifice is necessary. Rizal had deprived Filipinos this chance. He chose to be martyred instead.