Philippine Heroes (English 4 LM 2015) During their time, Rizal and Bonifacio did good things for the Filipinos and for our country. They are heroes. Our heroes were little children like you, once upon a time. When Andres was a little boy, his parents died so he took care of his younger brother and sisters. Andres worked very hard to earn a living. He made paper fans and carved toys from wood. He sold them along the streets. He also ran errands for others. As a little boy, Jose Rizal used his time wisely. He read a lot of books. He drew and painted pictures. He molded figures out of clay. He carved things from wood. He also wrote poems, stories and playlets. Jose Rizal Andres Bonifacio Both​