Dr. Jose P. Rizal (1861-1896)

Dr. Jose P. Rizal was born on June 19, 1861 in Calamba Laguna. He was known to be the Philippine’s National Hero. He published his masterpiece “Noli Me Tangere” in Berlin Germany in the year 1887 and his second novel entitled “El Filibusterismo” in Ghent Belguim in 1891. His two novels encouraged the conscience of filipino people and Dr. Jose Rizal contributed various literary works to La Solidaridad. Because of his leadership in the reform movement and for his provocative words written on his novels, Dr. Jose Rizal was arrested and later killed by musketry in Bagumbayan Manila on 30th of December 1896.