Overview
Andres is honored as an important hero by Filipinos. He was one of the main organizers of the Katipunan, the organization that sought to unite Filipinos to free themselves from centuries of harsh colonial rule. Ultimately, Andres led the start of the Philippine Revolution. Who was Andres? Who was he as an elder brother? What did he do for work? What were his hobbies? How did he lead the Katipunan? And, what were his hopes for the Filipino? Learn about the entrepreneur, bookworm, and activist who showed how hope could start a revolution. --- Lahat ay kayang maging bayani! Through engaging narratives that look into the lives of our heroes, the Bayani Biographies series aims to let readers see that the youth of today are no different from the heroes they are reading about.
Full Product Details
Author: John Ray Ramos ,
Michael Charleston Xiao Chua
Publisher: Kahel Press
Imprint: Kahel Press
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 0.60cm
, Length: 21.00cm
Weight: 0.136kg
ISBN: 9789716254228
ISBN 10: 9716254229
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 18 September 2017
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Author Information
John Ray Ramos is a part-time intructor at the Ateneo de Manila University History Department and at the Institute of Formation and Religous Studies. He finished his bachelor's degree in History and is taking his Master's degree in Public Administration at the University of the Philippines. He is pursuing a multidisciplinary career in the field of public history, heritage conservation and cultural policy. He co-founded PROYEKTO, a project based movement aimed at promoting history and heritage awareness and education. He served as the Chapter Commander of the Sucesos Chapter of the Order of the Knights of Rizal. He is the author of ""Bayani Biographies: Jose Rizal"" also published by Kahel Press. Michael Charleston ""Xiao"" Chua is an assistant professorial lecturer at the De La Salle University History Department and a senior lecturer at the UP Department of Broadcast Communication. He finished his Bachelor's and Master's degree in History and is a Ph.D. Anthropology candidate at the University of the Philippines. He served as Vice President and currently Public Relations Officer of the Philippine Historical Association. He is the co-author of ""Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo"" and was historical consultant of the television shows ""History with Lourd,"" ""Katipunan"" and ""Ilustrado."" He created the ""Xiao Time"" television segment for the government television channel episodes of which are still accessible online. He currently writes a Saturday English column at the Manila Times and a Filipino Sunday column in Abante. He is the most active historian in the Philippine media.
