Thursday, February 3, 2011

Jose P. Rizal - Filipino Hero

Dr. Jose P. Rizal was born on June 19, 1861 in Calamba, Laguna. He was a member of the Young Filipino Party, which demanded changes in the Spanish administration of the Philippines. The heat was on and he fled to Europe. He was for a few days even visited America. He became famous for his work in medicine, economics, political satires and poetry (Mi Ultima Adios). On his return he was banished in the island of Mindanao. On December 30, 1896, he was arrested and shot at Bagumbayan (Luneta), now renamed Rizal Park.

It's those little details, worthy of noting or not, that escapes your reading of history. So while looking at the sculptures depicting the martyrdom and execution of Rizal I noted that he was hit with three bullets at the back.


A true-to-life copy of Rizal house in Calamba, Laguna at Rizal Park.

Rizal Park Manila http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R505gDFWk0
 
 
 
Published  3/15/11  lib's labyrinth blogspot
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  1. Lib's LabyrinthApril 12, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Senator Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (aka Bongbong), whose world famous mother is the former First Lady Imelda Marcos, now a congressman, is pushing Senate Bill 2743 to amend Executive Order No. 292 or Administrative Code of 1987, to change JOSE RIZAL DAY from December 30, the day of his death, to his birthday of June 19. He said, "The birthday of our national hero is a day of celebration of his life and his great contribution to the country's independence from foreign domination. It is fitting that Filipinos commemorate Rizal Day on June 19 as a day of triumph of the Dr. Jose Rizal's nationalism and patriotic ideals." The young and popular senator from Ilocandia has a future to be elected as President of the Philippines someday - if and when he ever throw his hat into the presidential ring. He made it possible for wind power to be built in northern Luzon and the grateful folks don't pay much in their electric bills.

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  2. Lib's LabyrinthApril 15, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    THE 150TH BIRTHDAY OF DR. JOSE P. RIZAL CELEBRATION --

    Friday, June 10, 2011, 9:00 am - Daley Plaza, 118 N.Clark St. Chicago, IL. 60602 - Flag raising to commemorate the 113th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine independence. Rizal is one of the driving force towards independence from Spanish rule in the late 19th century.

    Saturday, June 18, 2011, 11:00 am - The Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St., Chicago, IL. 60610 - Filipiniana Collection Exhibit & Lecture by Dr. Ramon G. Lopez on the topic: "The Dr. Jose P. Rizal Retraction Issue, Revisited: A Personal Viewpoint."
    Donation of copies of the original manuscripts of Rizal's famous novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.

    Sunday, June 19, 2011, 9:00 am - Rizal Monument, 4739 N. Marine Dr., Chicago, IL. 60640 - Wreath laying ceremony in honor of Rizal's 150th birth anniversary.

    For other calendar of sctivities - Contact Berth D. Salvador, Cultural Officer (312) 332-6458 ext 14 or Philippine Consulate General email address chicagopcg@sbcglobal.net

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