EXILED TO ISOLATION Hoping to silence Rizal, the Spanish Government had Rizal exiled to the isolated City of Dapitan in 1892 In fear of Dr. José Rizal’s growing influence among the people due to his calls for social reform, the Spanish colonial government hoped to extinguish Rizal’s reach by...
Coach Louie Gonzales’ absence was hardly felt as Jose Rizal University escaped a late-game scare from Letran, 79-74, to return in the winning track in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball at the at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Saturday, Nov. 11. Agem Miranda shines for the JRU Heavy...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Jose Rizal University tainted the erstwhile perfect record of Emilio Aguinaldo College with a 77-71 win in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Agem Miranda delivers for the JRU...
The bilateral relations between the Philippines and Malaysia are "at their peak," largely due to being "maka-tao" (pro-people) by citizens of both countries, Malaysian Ambassador to Manila Malek Melvin Castelino said. At the celebration of the 66th National Day of Malaysia on Friday night,...
Words by Devi De Veyra It’s National Heroes Day, which means your feed will get flooded with everyone’s favorite Filipino hero. And there’s a deep bench to choose from, like Dr. Jose Rizal, whose multi-hyphenate description includes “reincarnation of Christ '' or “Brown Christ,”...
When it comes to urban adventure, local and foreign tourists can find numerous things to do and discover in the City of Manila. They can go on a food trip in Binondo , dive deep into the country’s culture and heritage inside the National Museums, and get a feel of the ancient Philippines within...
Sixty descendants of Dr. Jose Rizal, widely regarded as the greatest Philippine hero, have been invited by Mayor Roseller H. Rizal of Calamba and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) to join the wreath-laying ceremonies to commemorate his 162nd birth anniversary on Monday,...
Japanese Ambassador to Manila Kazuhiko Koshikawa on Monday, June 19, commemorated Dr. Jose Rizal’s 162nd birth anniversary by posting a photo beside his monument at Hibiya Park in Tokyo, Japan. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhiko Koshikawa stands beside Jose Rizal's statue at Hibiya...
The Czech Embassy in Manila commemorated on Monday Philippine national hero Jose Rizal's 162th birth anniversary. The embassy remembered Rizal's friendship with Czech-born Ferdinand Blumentritt, which can be likened to the current relationship between Prague and Manila. Blumentritt, who...
On Filipino Youth Day, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has challenged the youth to study well and serve their communities and people in need. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) In his video message on Monday, June 19, the President expressed belief...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Monday, June 19, led the commemoration of the 162nd birth anniversary of the country’s National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, in Calamba City, Laguna. The lessons and legacy left behind by Rizal should inspire the present and future generations by striving to change for...
Today, June 19, 2023, marks the 162nd anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal’s birth. We not only commemorate his life but also his legacy in various fields such as literature, arts, medicine, and philosophy. He is, after all, widely regarded as the “greatest Malayan who ever lived.” It is...
