Teodoro Plata co-founded the Katipunan, serving as its first secretary and a martyred leader during the historic Philippine Revolution.

Roman Basa, the second Supremo of the Katipunan, led the KKK with discipline, logic, and a passion for kalayaan.

Geronima Pecson, the first woman senator, empowered Filipinos through education and leadership as a Silent Worker and Mother UNESCO.

Magdalena Leones, the brave Filipino intelligence officer and guerrilla spy, remains the only Asian woman recipient of the Silver Star.

Jose Maria Panganiban, the "Avenger of Filipino Honor" and brilliant Bicolano writer of La Solidaridad, advocated for major educational reforms.