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The Three (3) Martyr Priests of the Philippines

From the historical Intramuros, Manila, along the road going to Manila City Hall, you will find the famous statues of the three (3) martyr priests of the Philippine revolution. The #photooftheday ! So much are written about the Philippine history and Catholicism in the Philippines, but nothing compares to the martyrdom that these priests have shown during the Philippine Revolution. In fact, they are the reasons why the Himagsikan (revolution in Pilipino) started. Their deaths at the garote sparked the call to fight for Philippine independence from the oppression and tyranny of the Spaniards. The death that fueled Andres Bonifacio and all Philippine heroes to fight for freedom.

As all history scholars and Philippine history enthusiasts know the prayles were the influential authorities at that time, and the three priests - Padre Gomez, Padre Burgos and Padre Zamora can no longer bear to see what the authorities (Spaniards) have been doing to their fellow countrymen.  

As the three helped fellow Pilipinos, their deed was noticed and noted by the Spaniards authorities that they received the most barbaric and highest capital punishment - death by garote or strangulation by using a metal collar. 

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#spain #manila

As we (and the world) face another form of oppression and tyranny in the pandemic, lets be brave, remember to equip ourselves for the battle and be the Gomburza - Padre Gomez, Padre Burgos and Padre Zamora, Philippines' first heroes.