LANDSCAPE Gemma Cruz Araneta Jose Rizal, who would have turned 161 on June 19, was a sociologist by instinct, an irrepressible observer of human nature. He could not resist conjuring scenes and creating incredible characters from the frenetic tumble of events that marked his life. He wrote a short...
Celebrating Dr. Jose Rizal's 161st birthday Photos courtesy of the Philippine Mission in Geneva and Kuluki Ave UNVEILING of the GLOBAL FILIPINO mural, May 20, 2022, Philippine Chancery, Geneva, Switzerland Global Filipino by Manila Bulletin Bureau Chief, Ms. MARY GRACE C. YAP; Deputy Permanent...
Whether on a tour or exploring on our own, how bamboo bicycles can help us pedal toward a greener future By Ruben Claro Reyes IV In the last years of his life, Dr. Jose P. Rizal yearned for a bicycle. In late 1885, during his exile in Dapitan, one of the Philippines’ greatest heroes exchanged a...
LANDSCAPE Gemma Cruz Araneta Throughout his life, Jose Rizal constantly argued with himself. In his mind, political thoughts contended vigorously, endlessly. He expressed his convictions and beliefs in his letters to his family and contemporaries, in travel journals, essays for “La...
Jose Rizal University head coach Louie Gonzales lauded his players for picking up their first win in the NCAA Season 97 following a 63-60 victory over College of St. Benilde last Tuesday. Photo from NCAA/GMA The veteran coach even praised his wards as they stuck and trusted the process even in the...
National hero Dr. Jose Rizal and revolutionary leader Andres Bonifacio are the role models of independent presidential candidate Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson and his vice presidential bet, Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III, respectively. Lacson and Sotto, who were guests at the Pandesal...
For Laguna Vice Governor Karen Agapay, vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte has something in common with the likes of Dr. Jose Rizal and Maria Makiling. media Agapay was explaining on Thursday, March 24 the issuance of a Provincial Council declaring Duterte as adopted daughter...
There’s forever in the works of Balagtas, Rizal, and Corazon de Jesus By Dr. Pablo S. Trillana III Literature expresses through words the splendor and pathos of living and dying. By recreating our world, it gives freedom. By possessing power over time, it grants immortality. Balagtas, Rizal, and...
In Rizal in Saga , reissued just in time for the 125th anniversary of his martyrdom, Nick Joaquin describes Jose Rizal as ‘either a half-baked egoist, full-time hallucinatory, or nostalgia nut.’ But was he a mystical seer? JOSE IMMORTALIZED the book Rizal in Saga , all artworks, including cover...
PH Embassy in Japan promotes Dr. Jose Rizal’s life, work, and values through a Japanese graphic novel To commemorate the 125th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo unveiled a special addition to its Sentro Rizal Library—copies of the first manga...
Philippine consulate retraces the footsteps of Jose Rizal in Barcelona RIZAL IN SPAIN Personnel of Barcelona Philippine Consulate General and members of the Filipino community commemorate the 125th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal In commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the...
GENERAL MARIANO ALVAREZ, Cavite – An 18-year-old college student created a unique masterpiece featuring Dr. Jose Rizal in commemoration of Rizal Day on Thursday (Dec. 30). Caster Throi P. Plantilla, a first-year BS Mechanical Engineering student at the Technological University of the...
