Dr. José P. Rizal (José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda) (June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896) The Philippines' national hero.
Jose Rizal the hero that he was, wrote several books that became his peaceful means for institutional and political reforms. Some of the great books that he wrote were “Noli Me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo”.
Today, many young Filipinos still believe and live in the teachings and beliefs of Rizal. Their advocacy to change the government and country to become better is the foundation of what they are fighting for. After all it was Rizal who said,, “Ang Kabataan ang Pagasa ng Bayan”. (The Youth is the hope of the Country.)
RA No. 1425 prescribes the teaching of the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal for all school, colleges and universities.
Rizal was executed in Luneta Park or Rizal Park, what was then Bagumbayan. The anniversary of Rizal's death is commemorated as a Philippine holiday called “Rizal Day” every December 30th.
4 comments:
The Youth is the hope of the Country...
so true..thank you for this post.
i didn't know of that great man.
sending you warm wishes from Spain and a very happy New Year !
I didn't know about him.but he sounds interesting.
Very cool blog! I see I'm going to learn a lot about the Phillipines here.
Thank you so much for coming to visit the Gold Puppy yesterday. I had an embarrassment of visitors, which was very nice.
Happiest 2009 to you. May you enjoy great good health and much happiness.
Thanks for your kind greetings and for dropping by :)
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