Grandson declares humility was Bonifacio's greatest legacy

For Edgardo Bonifacio, humility was the best legacy his grandfather, Philippine hero Andres Bonifacio, left the family. “Number one ay 'yung pagpapakumbaba,” Edgardo told GMA News' Love Añover in an interview on “Unang Hirit” during Bonifacio's 149th birthday  celebration in Monumento, Caloocan. Edgardo said his grandfather didn't ask to be considered a hero, and that everything he did, he did for the country. He also said his family does not seek prominence despite being direct descendants of the Father of Philippine Revolution. “Hindi kami naghangad nang ano mang [katanyagan],” Edgardo said. “Tulad ni Andres Bonifacio, hindi naman siya naghangad na kilalanin bilang bayani. Out of nothing, basta kailangan gawin niya, hindi siya naghintay ng kabayaran.” The event at Monumento kicked off Friday morning with a parade that was attended by students and local government employees. Performing artists from the University of Caloocan provided additional entertainment. Certain streets were closed to provide ample space for the event. The second part of the celebration featured a flower offering led by Caloocan Mayor Enrico Echiverri and Edgardo. A three-volley gun salute followed with the playing of taps by the Armed Forces of the Philippines band. There was also a reading of Bonifacio's 10 commandments. The logo for Bonifacio's 150th birthday celebration next year was also unveiled. There was also a separate celebration at the Pinaglabanan Shrine in San Juan that was attended by President Benigno Aquino III and several of his Cabinet officials. Among its highlights was the “Little Katipunero's Fun Run” where children dressed in Katipunero outfits ran like athletes. Bonifacio was a known leader of the revolutionary group Kataastaasan Kagalang-galang na Katipunan ng nga Anak ng Bayan (KKK), or simply known as the Katipunan, that fought against the Spanish regime through guerilla tactics. — Andrei Medina/KBK, GMA News