Remember our country’s heroes with these 17 films and a series

This article is an updated version of “10 movies featuring PH national heroes” published in 2014.

MANILA, Philippines — Films have always been a great avenue for audiences to gain insights on history.

In the Philippines, filmmakers have done just that, taking inspiration from the lives of our heroes, letting the viewer visualize the weight that comes with the word bayani (hero). So in celebration of National Heroes Day, here are 17 movies and a series that have immortalized our national heroes’ stories on the screen.