Authentic hero By Lean Daval Jr. - November 30, 2016 8:22 am AUTHENTIC HERO. A Philippine flag waves prominently in front of the statue of Andres Bonifacio, considered as the father of the Philippine revolution, at his monument along the junction of C.M. Recto Avenue and Magallanes Street in Davao City yesterday. The whole nation will be commemorating the 153 birthday of Bonifacio today. LEAN DAVAL JR.