no single person or groups of persons were responsible for making the Greatest Malayan the No. 1 Hero of his people. Rizal himself, his own people, & the foreigners all together contributed to make him the greatest hero & martyr of his people. No amount of adulation & canonization by both Filipinos & foreigners could convert Rizal into a great hero if he did not possess in himself what Palma calls "excellent qualities & merits" or what Retaña calls "la finura exquisite de su espiritu,…la nobleza quijotesca de su corazon,… su psicologia toda, romantica, soñadora, buena, adorable, psicologia que sintetizo todos los entimientos y aspiraciones de un pueblo que sufria, viendose victima de su regimen oprobioso…."
Source: Gregorio F. Zaide; JOSE RIZAL: Life, Works & Writings of a Genius, Writer, Scientist & National Hero 1984 ed., pp. 271-286.
RIZAL is not an acronym. It is the name of the family name of the Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal.
it was the Schurman Commission, established by U.S.President, William McKinley, that declared Dr. Jose Rizal the national hero of the Philippines.
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The Filipinos chose Rizal as their national hero. In fact, the revolutionary President of the First Philippine Republic, Emilio Aguinaldo first designated Rizal as a national hero. Rizal advocated independence by seeking reforms from the Spaniards through peaceful means. His literary works like Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) and El Filibusterismo (The Subversive) awakened the Filipinos that reforms should be made to stop the abuses of the Spaniards towards them. Rizal is the Filipinos' martyr for independence and freedom and he richly deserved to be a hero.
José Rizal was executed by a firing squad at Bagumbayan, now known as Rizal Park in Manila, Philippines, on December 30, 1896. His execution was a pivotal moment in Philippine history, symbolizing the struggle for independence against Spanish colonial rule. Rizal faced his death with bravery, becoming a national hero and martyr for the cause of Philippine nationalism.
Ambeth Ocampo's "Why Rizal is Your National Hero" discusses the reasons why Jose Rizal was chosen as the national hero of the Philippines. Ocampo delves into Rizal's qualities, achievements, and impact on Philippine history and society, shedding light on the complex factors that elevated Rizal to this prominent status. The book offers insights into Rizal's legacy and why he continues to be revered by Filipinos as a symbol of national pride and resistance against colonial oppression.
it was he, because he sacrifice his self to our country to be saved from the Spaniards. and use a pen only he did not use any kind of weapon to fight so he die with honor and dignity
As of today (June 2, 2013), genealogy of Rizal to the 4th generation is largely UNUPDATED. Current documentation still relies on research and documentation of Esteban de Ocampo in 1953 (60 years ago).
*BAGUMABAYAN was renamed as Rizal National Park *J.P. Rizal Avenue in Manila *Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Pablo Ocampo Street, Manila *Morong Province was renamed as Rizal Province *Jose Rizal University in Pasig City
jose rizal is a foremost hero..bec.in our country he recognized different clubs ..a group of clubs..maxcapagal ..umbrella...
Jose Rizal is considered the foremost national hero of the Philippines because of his advocacy for reforms and independence from Spanish colonial rule. He used his writings and actions to inspire Filipinos to fight for freedom and equality. His martyrdom solidified his status as a symbol of national pride and resistance.
well,dr.Jose rizal was the foremost hero because he is active even he only used newspapers.He used his head only while Andres bonifacio used a sword.at least dr.Jose rizal ddnt.hurt a people.
Jose Rizal is the doremost heroe are gonna question that? ofcourse not hes the hero! hello!?
Jose Rizal the national hero of the Philippines.
i dont know ?? bcoz i should doing is using our google to search what is that means
the source of inspiration for the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution of 1896
rizal is an American sponsored hero. 1946 that America declared the Dr. Jose Rizal was a national hero