José María Panganiban was born in Mamburao, Mindoro, on July 14, 1863. He studied at the Colegio de San Juan de Letrán in Manila, where he excelled in his studies and became known for his eloquence and oratorical skills. After completing his studies, he worked as a journalist and began to write articles about the political and social conditions of the Philippines under Spanish rule.
Panganiban's most famous work is "Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas", which he wrote in 1889 while living in exile in Barcelona, Spain. The essay is a scathing indictment of Spanish rule in the Philippines, and it calls for the country's independence. Panganiban's essay was widely circulated in the Philippines and helped to inspire the revolutionary movement that led to the Philippine Revolution of 1896.
Panganiban also wrote several other works of literature, including poems, short stories, and essays. He was a gifted writer and orator, and his work is considered to be some of the most important in Philippine literature.
Panganiban returned to the Philippines in 1890 and joined the revolutionary movement. He was captured by Spanish authorities and executed on August 19, 1890. He was only 27 years old.
José María Panganiban is considered one of the most important figures in Philippine history and literature. His work helped to inspire the Philippine Revolution of 1896 and he is considered one of the national heroes of the Philippines.