Jose Rizal: Philippines' National Hero
Why are we
celebrating Rizal Day on December 30 and not on his birthdate on June 19? We often
thought of celebrating a person’s being on one’s birthday, Dr. Jose P. Rizal
being our National Hero – we remember his death. Because on that day he died a hero.
Why he
deserved to be our National Hero? Dr. Rizal displayed not only courage,
strength, brainpower but also a noble heart of hero, indeed! The revolutionary saga by our brave
forefathers like Andres Bonifacio and Emilio Aguinaldo and his men can be
considered as the result of Dr. Rizal’s mind-opening expedition. The BOUNTY is of course our Liberty.