19/06/2025
Rizal — The Undying Legacy of a Patriot
"I wish to show those who deny us patriotism, that we know how to die for our country and convictions." — Dr. Jose Rizal
June 19, 2025 — Today, we commemorate the birth of our national hero, a man who helped shape and free his country through his unwavering dedication to his people. He showed them the importance of loving their fatherland, just as he did.
Dr. Jose P. Rizal is known as the man who fought with words rather than swords. He exposed the abuses and injustices of the Spanish colonial government and proved that knowledge is as powerful as force.
Today, the Philippines celebrates his 164th birthday. One hundred sixty-four years since his birth, and still, the people he once fought for continue to honor him for his undying love for this country.
One act of patriotism made him unforgettable — a man remembered and honored by the nation he helped awaken. He once inspired his people to fight for their homeland, and to this day, he continues to inspire through the legacy he left behind.
Yet today, we see a growing lack of devotion to our country. The Philippines, once fought for by heroes, is being neglected — taken for granted. The patriotism that Rizal and our ancestors once held is slowly fading with each generation.
Rizal has already shown us the fruits of his labor. The legacy he left is not just something to admire from a distance. It is a foundation — a path we must walk. It is a legacy we must not only study, but embody and act upon.
That is the true meaning of the legacy of the patriot, Dr. Jose Rizal.
✍️: Justin De Luna
💻: Jm Capistrano