Date of heroic date to birthdate: CEGP prefers the former as Rizal Day

Jose Rizal was the social critic of his time, giving emphasis on the plight of the Filipino masses under Spanish colonial rule. He was one of the first propagandists who exposed the ills of a foreign dominated society through his works.

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AFP uses anew Alsa Lumad, other vigilante groups vs. NPA

By RONALYN V. OLEA The setting up of paramilitary forces with lumad-sounding names like Bagani force, the Alimaong tribal justice, Magahat and Alamara is part of the Task Force Gantangan, a component of the counterinsurgency program Oplan Bantay Laya (OBL).

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