

Guerrero, The Guerreros of Ermita is an honest portrayal of the author's very own family. Written by the late National Artist Wilfrido Ma. Though some people have commented on the verbosity of Guerrero's style, most have praised it for the vivid way in which our hero was portrayed within its pages.

It's a lengthy book, around 500 pages, and details a comprehensive look into the life, beliefs, and imagined emotions of Rizal. The First Filipino, written by León María Guerrero III in 1961, is an award-winning biography of the Philippines' national hero, Dr Jose Rizal. The First Filipino by León María Guerrero III

These comprise the narratives brought unto us by local figures whose stories remain as important today as they did in their time. This Independence Day, we're going to look through our libraries for some of the most interesting and informative stories we know. There is, however, no shortage of talented writers in our country-and neither is there a scarcity of interesting stories to tell. Unfortunately, biographical literature doesn't seem to be thriving as much in the Philippines as it is in other countries. Well-written memoirs, autobiographies, and biographies are among some of the most interesting literary genres out there. To celebrate Independence Day, we're reading up on the lives of inspiring
