Bonifacio is considered the "Father of the Philippine Revolution" after he spearheaded the establishment of the secret revolutionary movement "Katipunan" to fight Spanish colonization in 1892.

The Bonifacio-led Katipuneros inspired many Filipinos and groups to launch a nationwide campaign to overthrow the colonizers.

In 1895, Bonifacio emerged as the "Supremo" (Supreme Leader) of the Katipunan or Kataastaasang Kagalang-galangan Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan.

The struggle for freedom, however, hit snag after the fight for supremacy inside the Katipunan created tension and factions among members.

According to history, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo replaced Bonifacio as leader of the revolution in 1897.

On May 10, 1897, Bonifacio was executed not by the enemies but by men from the Katipunan which he himself founded.

Twenty-four years after Bonifacio's death, the Philippine Legislature enacted Act No. 2946, making November 30 of each year a national holiday to commemorate the birth of Bonifacio.

For starting the Philippine revolution against Spaniards, some historians considered Bonifacio the first president of the Philippine Republic.

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