RIZAL PARK
Luneta has been the site of some of the most significant moments in Philippine history. Among them are the execution of Dr. Jose Rizal on December 30, 1896, whose martyred death made him a hero of the Philippine Revolution. (It was officially renamed Rizal Park in tribute to him.); the Declaration of Philippine Independence from American rule on June 4, 1946; and the political rallies of Ferdinand Marcos and Corazon Aquino in 1986.
The highlighted thing we can see as we visit the park is the Rizal monument which was aforementioned above was guarded 24/7 by ceremonial soldiers. This famous sculptural landmark is a picturesque and tourists take pictures of this monument. Located also in the Luneta Park is the mausoleum where Rizal’s remains were kept. Both the statue and monument were built on the same spot where Rizal was executed. The monumentalizing of the Rizal statue was approved by the Philippine Assembly under the Act No. 243. By December 30, 1913, the shrine was unveiled on the 17th year of the death anniversary of the national hero.
The Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal
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December 26, 1896
The Mock Trial of Dr. Jose P. Rizal. He was Accused for three times And the penalty is Life imprisonment- death.
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Afternoon of December 29, 1896, when his mother Teodora Alonzo visit Dr. Jose P. Rizal in Fort Santiago together with his sisters Josefa and Lucia.
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Evening of Dec. 29, 1896
Rizal was left alone in his cell and write his farewell poem “which he hid in an alcohol cooking stove and a letter to Professor Blumentritt.Trinidad visit Dr. Jose P. Rizal and he give the alcohol cooking stove with his farewell poem.
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Josephine Bracken arrived with tears in her eyes and bade Dr. Jose P. Rizal farewell and he embrace her for the last time.
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Father vicente balaguer and first lieutenant Andrade visit Dr. Jose P. Rizal
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Morning of December 30, 1896
TheDeath March of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, It is 963 footsteps from Fort Santiago up to his last step.
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The Checking of pulse of Dr. Jose P. Rizal
A Spanish military physician Dr. Felipe Ruiz, asked his permission to feel his pulse, He was amazed to find it normal showing that Jose Rizal was not afraid to die.
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The Execution of Dr. Jose P. Rizal
He asked if he can face the military who will shoot him and they disagree, he asked again if the military can spare his head and shoothis back near his heart instead. The last strength of Dr. Jose P. Rizal force himself to turn right to face the soldiers. It was December 30, 1896 at exactly 7:03 AM in the age of 35 he died.
The Bloggers want to extend their deepest gratitude to Mr. Villamor Emparedez, Luneta Park Area Manager The Lights and Sound for assistance and guiding the bloggers about the Historical Background of “Bagong bayan” or the Rizal Park today.
How to go to Luneta from Quiapo
The jeepney fare from Quiapo to Luneta will only take 7 pesos for students and 9 pesos for regular passenger. It's so affordable that it can only take you less than 20 pesos to enjoy the beautiful and historical National Park.
