In February 17, 1872, Fathers Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos and Jacinto Zamora (Gomburza), all Filipino priest, was executed by the Spanish colonizers on charges of subversion.

The death of Gomburza awakened strong feelings of anger and resentment among the Filipinos. They questioned Spanish authorities and demanded reforms.

The martyrdom of the three priests apparently helped to inspire the organization of the Propaganda Movement.

Members of the Propaganda Movement were called propagandists or reformists.

Their objectives were to seek:

▪ Recognition of the Philippines as a province of Spain.

▪ Equal status for both Filipinos and Spaniards.

▪ Philippine representation in the Spanish Cortes

▪ Secularization of Philippine parishes.

▪ Recognition of human rights.

Born : August 2, 1799Died : February 17, 1872Parents : Francisco Gomez and Martina Custodio

Education : Collegio de San Juan de Letran; University of Santo Tomas

He was designated the head priest of Bacoor, Cavite.

He also taught agriculture and cottage industries.

He fought for equal rights of native priests against the abuses of their Spanish counterparts.

Gómez was accused of treason, sedition, and taking active part in the Cavite mutiny of 1872.

Before his death, Gómez was active in the publication of the newspaper "La Verdad" (Spanish, "The Truth").

José Apolonio Burgos y García

Born : Vigan, Ilocos SurFebruary 9, 1837

Parents: a Spanish officer, Don José Tiburcio Burgos, and a mestiza mother named Florencia García.

Obtained 3 undergraduate degrees with honors, 2 master degrees from Colegio de San Juan de Letran and University of Santo Tomas.

Conducted his First Mass in Intramuros, Manila.

a member of a confraternity, its’ goal was to seek reforms, listed in Eco de Filipinas, which was published in Madrid.

a close friend and associate of PacianoRizal, José Rizal's older brother and mentor.

After the Cavite Mutiny on January 20, 1872, the trial of mutineer sergeant Bonifacio Octavo revealed that a man named Zaldua had been recruiting people for an uprising. Octavo testified that this man claimed to be under the orders of Burgos, but inconsistent details during Octavo's cross-examinations called into question the validity of his testimony.

Nevertheless, governor-general Rafael Izquierdo reported to Madrid that the testimony had confirmed his suspicions, and pinned the blame on Burgos and two other priests, Jacinto Zamora and Mariano Gómez, for sedition.

Burgos, Ilocos Norte

Burgos, Ilocos Sur

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Padre Burgos, Quezon

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Burgos, Surigao del Norte

Born : August 14, 1835

Died : February 17, 1872

Occupation : Roman Catholic Priest

Parents : Venancio Zamora and Hilaria del Rosario

Jacinto Zamora y del Rosario

he began his early education in Pandacan and later at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran.

He was classified as an insular under the Spanish caste system prevailing at that time.

He later transferred to the University of Santo Tomas after finishing his Bachiller en Artes.

Zamora graduated on March 16, 1858 with the degree of Bachelor of Canon and Civil Laws.

He became a student preparing for the priesthood in the Seminary of Manila.

After being ordained, Zamora handled parishes in Marikina, Pasig, and Batangas.

He was also assigned to manage theManilaCathedral on 3 December 1864.

In league with fellow priests Mariano Gómez and José Burgos, he continued the mission that Pedro Pelaez began, the secularization of Filipino priests.

Zamora had a habit of playing cards after saying Mass.

Once, he received an invitation stating that his friend had "Powder and Munitions"; in a gambler's language, "Powder and Munitions" meant that the player had much money to gamble with. This invitation fell into the hands of the Spaniards and worse, it was on the night of the Cavite mutiny led by a Filipino soldier, Sgt. La Madrid. This invitation was used by the Spaniards as evidence against the three priests. The court accused them of inciting the revolt, even though the evidence was not adequate. They were found guilty and sentenced to death by garrote.