Deutsche Welle

Arts Unveiled

6. 11.06:15 → 06:30

Who was José Protacio Rizal — and why is he honored every December 30th on Rizal Day in the Philippines? Born in 1861 on the island of Luzon, Rizal was more than just a writer. He was a visionary reformer, a trained physician, and a fearless critic of Spanish colonial rule.

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