José Rizal

Man’s placid repose and earthly life To education he dedicates Because of her, art and science are born Man; and as from the high mount above The pure rivulet flows, undulates, So education beyond measure Gives the Country tranquility secure. JOSÉ RIZAL (1861–96) was a Filipino poet, writer and activist who was executed at the age of 35 after his writings partially inspired the Philippine Revolution (1896–98), eventually gaining the country independence from Spanish rule. He is considered one of the country’s national heroes.