José Rizal
José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda was a Filipino nationalist, writer and polymath active at the end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is considered a national hero of the Philippines. An ophthalmologist by profession, Rizal became a writer and a key member of the Filipino Propaganda Movement, which advocated political reforms for the colony under Spain.
The Philippines a Century Hence
Faced with colonial rule, a nation's destiny hangs in the balance as its future is debated, with the potential for either liberation or continued oppression.
By José Rizal
The Reign of Greed
In a world of injustice, a man fights for his people against powerful oppressors.
By José Rizal
Friars and Filipinos An Abridged Translation of Dr. Jose Rizal's Tagalog Novel, 'Noli Me Tangere.'
Returning home after years abroad, a man discovers the injustices suffered by his people under a corrupt regime, igniting a fight for justice and reform.
By José Rizal
The Indolence of the Filipino
Challenging perceptions of laziness, this essay exposes how colonial oppression stifled a nation's potential, arguing that freedom, not inherent flaws, is the key to unlocking its people's productivity and dignity.
By José Rizal
An Eagle Flight: A Filipino Novel Adapted from Noli Me Tangere
Amidst lavish parties and colonial rule, a young man returns home to a land rife with injustice, igniting a personal quest for truth and reform.
By José Rizal
Rizal's own story of his life
Discover the extraordinary life of a Filipino revolutionary as he recounts his journey from childhood to becoming a symbol of freedom, fighting against injustice, and shaping a nation's destiny.
By José Rizal
The Social Cancer: A Complete English Version of Noli Me Tangere
A young man's return to his homeland after years abroad opens his eyes to a society riddled with corruption and injustice.
By José Rizal