F. Sionil José or in full Francisco Sionil José (born December 3‚ 1924) is one of the most widely-read Filipino writers in the English language. His novels and short stories depict the social underpinnings of class struggles and colonialism in Filipino society. José’s works - written in English - have been translated into 22 languages‚ including Korean‚ Indonesian‚ Russian‚ Latvian‚ Ukrainian and Dutch. José was born in Rosales‚ Pangasinan‚ the setting of many of his stories. He spent his childhood
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"Mi último adiós" (Spanish for "My Last Farewell") is a poem written by Philippine national hero Dr José Rizal on the eve of his executionon 30 December 1896. This poem was one of the last notes he wrote before his death; another that he had written was found in his shoe but because the text was illegible‚ its contents remains a mystery. Title Rizal did not ascribe a title to his poem. Mariano Ponce‚ his friend and fellow reformist‚ titled it Mi Último Pensamiento (My Last Thought) in the copies
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Jose V. Ayala‚ Jr. was born on 22 April 1932 in Ermita‚ Manila. He was a poet‚ a fictionist and a painter. His wife‚ Tita Lacambra is also a poet/fictionist and one of their children‚ Joey Ayala‚ is a well-known poet‚ composer and singer. He finished biology at the Ateneo de Manila and agriculture at the UP Los Baños‚ Laguna. After teaching and farming for several years‚ he worked as an advertising copy editor‚ editor for the US Information Service‚ and writer and fiction editor for the Philippine
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believe that Rizal is the Reincarnation of God. SOURCE: http://www.rizalpark.org TRIVIA: Rizal was frequently stated in the book which Hitler wrote. SOURCE: http://www.rizalpark.org TRIVIA: Rizal was rumored to be gay. He had an affair with a male outside the country. SOURCE: http://www.rizalpark.org TRIVIA: Do you know that there are rumors that Adolf Hitler of Germany was son of Rizal? SOURCE: http://www.rizalpark.org TRIVIA: The mother of Zedong once became in love with Rizal‚ she was
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Emilio Aguinaldo Emilio Aguinaldo was born on 23 March 1869[b] in Cavite Viejo (present-day Kawit)‚ Cavite‚ to Carlos Aguinaldo and Trinidad Famy‚[c] a Chinese mestizo couple who had eight children‚ the seventh of whom was Emilio. The Aguinaldo family was quite well-to-do‚ as Carlos Aguinaldo was the community’s appointed gobernadorcillo (municipal governor) Emilio became the cabeza de barangay of Binakayan‚ a chief barrio of Cavite del Viejo‚ when he was only 17 years old. In 1895 a law that
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Articles about Jose Rizal Thursday‚ May 10‚ 2012 Rizal and children Rizal and children By: Ambeth R. Ocampo Philippine Daily Inquirer When my students go through Jose Rizal’s expenses in Europe‚ they note that his biggest and most regular expenses were for the purchase of books and postage stamps. This is not surprising because we all know that he liked to read and study‚ and to write home a lot because he was homesick in Madrid. Students also note that he bought 1/10 of a lottery ticket
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Rizal Technological University Summary Report in Rizal’s Life and Works Title: Chapter 20 Ophthalmic Surgeon In Hong Kong (1891 – 1892) Prepared By: Solano‚ Michael Ross A. CEIT – 02 – 401E Hist3 / 3:00p – 4:30p / TF Submitted to: Dr. Jesus Granil Introduction: Chapter 20 (Ophthalmic Surgeon In Hong Kong) talks about what Rizal did when he left Europe and what are his reasons‚ the experience that he encountered while travelling to Hong Kong from Europe‚ It also tackles the reunion
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One of the most favourite novels of Rizal was the Count of Monte Cristo which was authored by Alexander Dumas. This novel—which portrays the story of Edmond Dantes-- instilled his romantic cravings. Accordingly‚ the life of Edmond Dantes was a story of hope‚ vengeance‚ forgiveness‚ and mercy. This novel was an excellent example of pure wisdom and love. The theme of its story struck Rizal’s genius mind and unique character. The novel became a favourite reading material of the hero during his teenage
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Life Story of Jose Rizal: José Rizal was born to Francisco Engracio Rizal Mercado Alejandra II and Teodora Morales Alonso Realonda Quintos. He hailed from a family of prosperous farmers. Rizal was the seventh of eleven children. José’s father adopted the family name ’Rizal’ from ’Ricial’‚ which meant ’green fields’. Even as a child‚ José advocated political ideas ahead of the time. He spoke of freedom and citizen rights‚ issues that brought on the ire of the authorities. He actively participated
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(24) Baay‚ Jan Michael U. The Tallest and Latest Monument of Jose Rizal in the Philippines (Calamba‚ Laguna) The tallest Jose Rizal monument was inaugurated during the celebration of Jose Rizal ’s 150th birth anniversary in the City of Calamba in Laguna‚ earlier today. The event was attended by His Excellency President Benigno Simeon Aquino III (PNoy) who unveiled the gigantic statue‚ himself. PNoy unveiling Dr. Jose Rizal ’s tallest statue to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of the National
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