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GOMBURZA is the collective name for Fathers Mariano Gómez, José Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora, three Filipino Catholic priests who were executed by the Spanish colonial government on February 17, 1872, at Bagumbayan (now Luneta Park).

They were falsely accused of leading the Cavite Mutiny, a small uprising of Filipino soldiers and workers protesting unfair labor practices. Although there was no solid evidence linking them to the revolt, they were sentenced to death by garrote to silence their advocacy for reforms—especially their push for equal rights for Filipino clergy.

The execution of Gomburza shocked the nation and became a turning point in Philippine history, inspiring the rise of Filipino nationalism. Dr. José Rizal dedicated his novel El Filibusterismo to their memory, honoring them as martyrs who awakened the Filipino spirit for freedom and justice.

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He served as the parish priest of Bacoor, Cavite, and was an advocate for the rights of Filipino clergy during Spanish colonial rule. In 1872, he was falsely accused of involvement in the Cavite Mutiny and was executed by garrote on February 17, 1872, alongside Fathers José Burgos and Jacinto Zamora. Their martyrdom became a key event that inspired the Filipino nationalist movement.

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Highly educated, Burgos earned multiple degrees from the University of Santo Tomas and was known for his strong advocacy of equal rights for Filipino clergy, challenging the dominance of Spanish friars.

He was falsely implicated in the Cavite Mutiny of 1872, a small uprising by Filipino workers and soldiers. Despite a lack of evidence, he was sentenced to death and executed by garrote on February 17, 1872, at Bagumbayan (now Luneta Park). His unjust execution deeply influenced Filipino nationalists, including José Rizal, who dedicated his novel El Filibusterismo to Gomburza.

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Born in Pandacan, Manila, Zamora studied at the University of Santo Tomas and became a priest in 1858. He served in various parishes in the Philippines.

Zamora was known to be quiet and humble, but he became a victim of Spanish colonial injustice when he was falsely accused of involvement in the Cavite Mutiny of 1872. A misunderstood gambling invitation was used as evidence against him. Despite the lack of solid proof, he was sentenced to death and executed by garrote on February 17, 1872, with Fathers Mariano Gómez and José Burgos. Their deaths inspired future Filipino revolutionaries and fueled the growing movement for independence.

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A brief uprising called the Cavite Mutiny took place at the Cavite naval arsenal. Although the mutiny was small and quickly suppressed, the Spanish authorities used it as an excuse to crack down on Filipino reformists. GOMBURZA were falsely accused of leading this mutiny, even though there was little evidence linking them to it.

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The Spanish government sentenced the three priests to death, and on February 17, 1872, they were executed by garrote in Bagumbayan, now known as Luneta Park in Manila. Their execution shocked the Filipino people and became a powerful symbol of Spanish oppression and injustice.

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The martyrdom of GOMBURZA inspired many Filipinos to fight for freedom and equality. One of the most famous Filipino heroes, José Rizal, dedicated his novel El Filibusterismo to them, honoring their sacrifice. Today, GOMBURZA are remembered as heroes who helped ignite the Philippine nationalist movement that eventually led to the country’s independence.

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Though not directly involved, Rizal was deeply inspired by GOMBURZA. He dedicated his novel El Filibusterismo to them, and their martyrdom motivated his activism for Filipino rights.

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The event also contributed to the rise of the Propaganda Movement, a group of Filipino expatriates and intellectuals who used writings, newspapers, and books to call for political and social reforms.

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After their execution, GOMBURZA became martyrs and symbols of Filipino nationalism. Their deaths galvanized the Filipino people, especially young intellectuals and reformists, to push harder for reforms and eventually independence from Spain.

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Today, GOMBURZA are remembered as heroes who stood up against injustice and fought for the rights of Filipinos during a time of harsh colonial rule. Their legacy continues to inspire Filipinos to value justice, equality, and patriotism. Annual commemorations and historical studies keep their story alive as a reminder of the price paid for freedom.