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	Jose Rizal The Philippines' national hero. Born in Calamba, Laguna, on June 19, 1861. For his leadership in the reform movement and for his incendiary novels, Rizal was arrested and later executed on December 30, 1896. His execution was the last straw for other Filipinos who called for a bloody revolution against Spain.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             read more...