Manila’s 7th gift to the world: Jose Rizal
The first of this series of 7 gifts is our National Hero. Jose Rizal was born in Laguna, studied in Manila - Ateneo de manila and UST and from there lived his life as a hero to this country. Rizal may have traveled extensively in Europe, America and through Asia but he called one place home. His work inspired the country to revolt against the Spanish and everything from there is history. Statues commemorating Rizal is at every city hall throughout the country and there’s even one in Germany which is a testament to his bravery and dedication to our country.
Rizal is a product of many cultures, education from here and around the world but when he gave up his life by being shot at Bagumbayan in Manila, Rizal became a hero for us all. This is why as our first gift to the world, we give to you our national hero, Jose Rizal.
Today, a lucky random poster will receive a P100.00 Starbucks GC. Please do not post your home address or phone number. We will contact you by email. (Lucky poster will be drawn at 11PM)
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Gat Rizal also has a statue in chicago.
are oversea’s commenters eligible for the GC?? :D lolz
I just hope all of us don’t fail him. Rizal died for a reason - for the Filipino, people he loved the most. And it seems that Filipinos forget that today, sadly. Let us all make him proud. Do what little acts we can for our one and only country, The Philippines. Be hopeful! ;)
I think there’s one in Japan and Hong Kong but I haven’t found links to it online. :)