DR JOSE P RIZAL - The Universal Man

 DR JOSE P RIZAL -  The Universal Man 

Man for All Seasons and Humanity

José Rizal (1861-1896) was a multifaceted intellectual and a political activist, best known for his political writings that inspired the Philippine revolution and ultimately led to his execution by the Spanish colonizers.

As a naturalist, he put up a school and park in Dapitan where he was exiled, and discovered several species which were later named after him, such as Draco rizali, a flying lizard. 

Dr Abe V Rotor

On display at Living with Nature, author's residence

San Vicente Ilocos Sur (Heritage Zone of the North)

RA 11645 Jan 14, 2022

 

 

Facsimiles of original Noli and Fili novels of Rizal. In 1886 Rizal published his first novel, Noli me tangere (The Social Cancer), a passionate exposure of the evils of Spanish rule in the Philippines. A sequel, El filibusterismo (1891; The Reign of Greed), established his reputation as the leading spokesman of the Philippine reform movement

 

Later versions of Noli and Fili for Rizal studies in schools. A wake-up call for revolution, now a call for change particularly among the youth - a second wave of social reform in  postmodern times. Left, latest international version by Penguin Books.

 

Textbooks used in high school and college.  Rizal's life and writings are the focus of history books in the Philippines.  Libraries worldwide carry the theme of Philippine revolution with Rizal at the intellectual helm. Parks and monuments have been built, in democratic as well as socialistic countries, such as China where the world’s biggest Rizal Park is located. 

 

 

All about Rizal by Filipino authors and in various presentations 

 

Rekindling national consciousness and aspirations

 

Family and personal life is reflected in these treasured publications.

 

The art of correspondence reflects scholarship, faith, compassion, respect, among other virtues,  enshrined in these memorabilia -  a guide and reminder in the art of communication in our electronic age.

  

Jose Rizal National Centennial Commission's popular publications,  

memorabilia and archives

 

Rizal as businessman while he was on exile in Dapitan;

 portrait of Rizal by national artist Fernando Amorsolo 

 

Rizal in the Garden (San Vicente Botanical Garden);  flying lizard 

and frog he discovered, and were later named after him. 

“One only dies once, and if one does not die well, a good opportunity is lost and will not present itself again.” “He who does not know how to look back at where he came from will never get to his destination.” - Rizal ~