LIFE AND WORKS OF RIZAL
PI 21
Topics: Going to Cuba up to the second arrest
Trial and Execution of Rizal
Group 5
Members
Pulkiso, Angie Ann
Lagadan, Jesa
Dumal-in, April
Briones , Jonalyn
Matias, Leah Grace
Kiwas, Caster Jim
GOING TO CUBA UP TO THE SECOND ARREST
In 1896, Rizal was in exile in Dapitan, Mindanao, following his arrest and deportation in
1892 due to his writings and advocacy for reforms under Spanish colonial rule.
During his exile, Rizal focused on various community projects, such as education,
farming, and medicine. He also established a school and treated patients, displaying his
commitment to serving others.
Dec. 1985 – Rizal sent a letter to Gov. Gen.Blanco to be a volunteer in Cuba
July 30, 1896 – Rizal received a letter from Blanco, accepting his offer
The Spanish government offered Rizal an opportunity to serve as a medical doctor for
Spanish troops fighting a yellow fever outbreak in Cuba. As a physician and
humanitarian, Rizal saw this as a chance to help others while possibly reducing Spanish
suspicion of his intentions.
JOURNEY TO CUBA
Rizal departed Dapitan on July 31, 1896, aboard the ship España. He traveled to Manila
and then boarded another vessel, Isla de Panay, bound for Spain.
Sept. 2,1896 – He left Manila for Barcelona, Spain
His journey to Cuba was interrupted when he reached Spain. While en route, he was
arrested following the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution led by the Katipunan.
Oct. 3, 1896 –Rizal was arrested. It was an order from Gov. Gen. Blanco
SECOND ARREST AND RETURN TO THE PHILIPPINES
Rizal was accused of being connected to the revolutionary activities of the Katipunan.
Although he denied any involvement, Spanish authorities used his earlier reformist
activities and writings, such as Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as evidence
against him.
Upon his arrival in Barcelona, Spain, he was detained and later ordered to return to the
Philippines. He was sent back aboard the SS Colon and arrived in Manila on November 3,
1896.
Nov. 3, 1896 – Colon reached Manila and Rizal was transferred to Fort Santiago. His
brother (Paciano) was tortured to go against his brother but he refused to.
o Rizal was imprisoned at Fort Santiago, where he faced trial. The Spanish
government charged him with sedition, rebellion, and conspiracy, despite a lack
of concrete evidence directly linking him to the revolution.
Oct. 6, 1896 – He aboard the steamer Colon going back toManila .There was an attempt
to rescue Rizal by means of a writ of habeas corpus but it did not materialize and he
wasstill held as a prisoner.
TRIAL AND EXECUTION OF DR. JOSE RIZAL
PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION (NOV. 20, 1896 – NOV. 26, 1896)
Preliminary investigation, Judge Advocate Colonel Francisco Olive Documentary and
testimonial evidences were presented.
After the preliminary investigation, Judge Advocate General Don Nicolas de la Pena
recommended that:
o The accused be immediately put to trial The accused must be kept in prison An
order of attachment be issued against his property as an indemnity The accused
should be defended in court by an army officer
TRIAL
Dec. 8, 1896 – From a list given to Rizal, he chose Lt. Luis Taviel de Andrade to defend
him in court. He was the brother of Jose Taviel de Andrade who was the bodyguard of
Rizal in Calamba.
Dec. 11, 1896 – Rizal was read the charges against him. He was accused of being the
principal figure behind the revolution.
Dec. 13, 1896 – Governor General Ramon Blanco was replaced by Camilo de Polavieja
Dec. 15, 1896 – Rizal wrote a manifesto government suppressed it.calling to end the
rebellion.
Dec. 26, 2896 -Rizal was tried by a military court at the Cuartel de Espana. He was found
guilty of rebellion, sedition, and conspiracy. .
EXECUTION
The court ordered that Rizal be executed by firing squad at 7:00 in the morning of Dec.
30, 1896 at Bagumbayan (Luneta)
Dec. 28, 1896 –Gov. Gen. Polavieja signed the death verdict.
Dec. 29, 1896 :Rizal was read his verdict by Captain Rafael Dominguez. Fr. Miguel
Saddera and Fr. Luis Viza visited him. Rizal asked for the Sacred Heart statuette that he
carved when he was in Ateneo. Fr. Federico Faura, who once said that Rizal would lose
his head for writing the Noli Me Tangere, arrived. Rizal told him, “Father you are indeed
a prophet.” Rizal wrote an untitled poem. It was later known as Mi Ultimo Adios (My
Last Farewell) In the afternoon, Rizal’s family visited him and gave an alcohol stove
saying “There is something inside”.
Dec. 30, 1896 :Rizal gave Josephine Bracken the book Imitations of Christ in which he
wrote “To my dear and unhappy wife, Josephine, December 30th, 1896, Jose Rizal”. The
walk from Fort Santiago to Bagumbayan started at 6:30 am. The firing squad was
composed of Filipino soliders of the Spanish army. At exactly 7:00, they arrived on the
site and Rizal’s pulse was checked by Dr. Felipe Ruiz Castillo. Surprisingly, it was normal.
Before he was shot, Rizal shouted his last words, “Consummatum est” (It is finished)
Rizal died at exactly 7:03 in the morning. The family did not get the body. Narcisa
searched for it and found it in the Paco Cemetery. She asked to place a marble plaque
containing Rizal’s intials in revers ‘RPJ’.
After 1896, Aug. 17, 1898 – Rizal’s remains were exhumed and were brought to Narcisa’s
house. It stayed there until 1912.
Dec. 29, 1912- The urn containing Rizal’s remains was transferred from Binondo to the
marble hall of the Ayuntamiento de Manila where it was gurarded by the Knights of
Rizal.
Dec. 30, 1912 – In a solemn procession, Rizal’s remains were brought to its resting place,
the soon-to-rise monument of him in Luneta.
Dec. 30, 1913 – The Motto Stella (Guiding Star) was inaugurated. It was made by Swiss
sculptor, Dr. Richard Keisling.
