Their names are:
1. José Burgos
2. Mariano Gómez
3. Jacinto Zamora
These three individuals played pivotal roles in the advocacy of social and political reforms in the country and faced tragic consequences as a result of their efforts.
Their involvement in the movement gained momentum in the 1870s when they, together with other intellectuals, formed a group known as the "Secularization Movement." The movement aimed to allow Filipino priests to hold parish assignments that were typically reserved for Spanish priests.
The Spanish authorities, threatened by the growing influence and popularity of the movement, started cracking down on its members. Burgos, Gómez, and Zamora were seen as the leaders of this movement and became targets of the colonial government.
In 1872, the three priests were implicated in a mutiny that took place at the Cavite naval shipyard in Cavite, Philippines. Although there is no concrete evidence linking them to the incident, they were accused of being part of a conspiracy against Spanish rule and were arrested.
After a highly controversial and flawed trial, Burgos, Gómez, and Zamora were found guilty of treason and subversion. They were publicly executed by garrote (strangulation) on February 17, 1872, in what is now known as Bagumbayan Field, now known as Rizal Park, in Manila.
The execution of the Gomburza sparked outrage and fueled the growing resentment and call for reforms among Filipinos. Their deaths became a rallying point for the Philippine Revolution, which aimed to end Spanish rule in the country.
The martyrdom of Burgos, Gómez, and Zamora left a profound impact on Philippine history and their contributions to the struggle for independence continue to be remembered and honored by Filipinos to this day.