Jose Rizal, the face of the Philippines

PAMBANSANG
BAYANI NG PILIPINAS




 I see Jose Rizal as the face of the Philippines. I learned about him in school and through my own reading. You see his name on streets, schools, and money. I speak about him in first person because his story shapes how I view service and courage. You grow up with his poems, his novels, and his portrait. I feel pride when I think about his life and his choice to stand for Filipinos.

Rizal used words as his main tool. He wrote Noli Me Tangere in 1887 and El Filibusterismo in 1891. These books exposed abuse by Spanish friars and officials. He formed La Liga Filipina in 1892 to push peaceful reform. Spanish authorities arrested him, sent him to Dapitan, then brought him back to Manila. They executed him on December 30, 1896 at Bagumbayan. You learn from this timeline. You see discipline in his studies, medicine in Europe, science in Dapitan, and service in his community. I respect how he chose education, writing, and civic work instead of violence.

I carry his lessons in daily choices. I speak up when I see unfair treatment. I value learning because Rizal lived for learning. You honor him when you read his work, protect your rights, and help your neighbors. I see Rizal in teachers, health workers, and students who serve with purpose. You shape your future when you follow his example of courage, reason, and care for country.

Reference:
José Rizal - José Rizal University

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