FREEDOM.
Freedom from conquerors and from the abuse; freedom from those who know evil as
if the only option to solve every problem arising within our walls. Many
Filipino heroes have indeed fought until their breathes last. To Jose Rizal who
chose to sacrifice his own dear life instead of innocent lives being killed
during the Spanish regime. And to Andres Bonifacio whom his love and passion
for the revolution he created was unfathomable. He, who once known for being the
‘Supreme Leader’ of Katipunan, was later blinded by his love that in 1897 he
was brought to undergo a few days trial but was convicted to death in the end.
Many
sharp minds united as one, aiming the same goal—for the Philippines to be free
and to attain justice and peace. Mere misunderstandings eventually led to
hundreds of killings. Some were forced to become a spy, to tell lies more so.
Others were payed just to spare their own lives. Only few remained true and
loyal to their colleagues. In the midst of the attacks and firing held in
Cavite, there were still Filipinos who had hope that one day everything will be
under control and come to its end, although some chose to be vulnerable of the
war.
Otherwise,
how could you say you are a Filipino? Is it by resembling Andres Bonifacio’s
deed or acknowledging his courageousness during the war, regarding him as a
hero who in spite of being not guilty and the lies been said about him stood
still for that avid truth? Well, his allegiance proved him right that even a
foe could be your secret enemy. There could be no other reason why Andres
Bonifacio failed almost all of his battles but lack of leadership and sense of
companionship. Regardless, he still is Bonifacio--our fearless hero and a
Katipunero.
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