José Rizal was a Filipino nationalist, writer, and revolutionary who played a key role in the Philippine struggle for independence from Spanish colonial rule. Below is a comprehensive profile of Rizal, covering his life, works, contributions, and legacy. 

Andrés Bonifacio was born into a poor but hardworking family in Tondo, Manila. His father worked as a tailor and boatman, while his mother was a housekeeper with some Spanish heritage. Despite being unable to finish formal schooling due to the early death of his parents, Bonifacio was self-educated. He read books on the French Revolution, the lives of presidents, law, and international politics. 

Gregorio del Pilar was a Filipino revolutionary general known for his bravery during the Philippine-American War. He was one of the youngest generals in Philippine history and played a key role in several battles against Spanish and American forces.  

Antonio Luna was a Filipino general, scientist, and journalist known for his military genius and fiery temperament during the *Philippine-American War*. He was one of the most brilliant military strategists in Philippine history, often compared to Napoleon Bonaparte for his tactics.  

Lapu-Lapu is regarded as the first native *Filipino hero* for resisting Spanish colonization. When Portuguese explorer *Ferdinand Magellan*, under the Spanish crown, attempted to subjugate the rulers of the Visayas, Lapu-Lapu refused to submit. This led to the *Battle of Mactan*, where Lapu-Lapu and his warriors *defeated and killed Magellan*, marking one of the first recorded indigenous victories against European invaders.