Exile & Departure
Rizal was exiled to this province in July 1892 after founding La Liga Filipina.
What is Dapitan?
Rizal chose this man as his defense counsel because of his brother Jose, who had been Rizal's personal bodyguard.
Who is Lt. Luis Taviel de Andrade?
This censored novel by Rizal was presented as documentary evidence against him during the trial.
What is Noli Me Tangere / El Filibusterismo?
Under Spanish law, the penalty for Rebellion was either this or life imprisonment.
What is death?
Rizal spent his last Christmas alone in his cell and wrote a letter to this person, inviting him to visit.
Who is Lt. Luis Taviel de Andrade?
This woman entered a relationship with Rizal once she met him in Dapitan.
Who is Josephine Bracken?
This was when Rizal's trial occured.
What is December 26?
This civic organization founded by Rizal was used to charge him with illegal association.
What is La Liga Filipina?
Rizal was denied this fundamental legal right — the ability to question the witnesses testifying against him.
What is the right to confront or cross-examine witnesses?
In his final letters, Rizal wrote to his brother Paciano asking him to seek forgiveness from this person.
Who is their father?
Rizal volunteered to serve as this type of professional in Cuba to end his exile — a reason that Governor-General Blanco approved.
What is a military doctor?
After his defense counsel finished, Rizal personally read this many supplementary points to prove he was not the mastermind of the revolution.
What is 12 points?
This was one of the main formal charges filed against Rizal during the December 11 arraignment — related to armed resistance against Spain.
What is Rebellion / Sedition / Illegal Association?
This right was also denied to Rizal after his death sentence was handed down.
What is the right to appeal?
[TRIVIA]
Rizal gave his copy of Thomas à Kempis's Imitation of Christ to Josephine Bracken with a dedication calling her his 'dear and unhappy' this.
What is wife?
This secret visitor came to Dapitan to inform Rizal about the Katipunan's plans for revolution.
Who is Dr. Pio Valenzuela?
This officer served as Rizal's prosecuting attorney during the December 26 trial.
Who is Lt. Enrique de Alcocer?
This type of evidence used against Rizal included witness statements — though he was never allowed to confront or cross-examine them.
What is testimonial evidence?
This Governor-General signed Rizal's execution order after the trial concluded.
Who is Governor-General Polavieja?
Rizal's execution took place at this location at 7:00 a.m. on December 30, 1896.
What is Luneta (Bagumbayan)?
When Rizal departed Dapitan, the townspeople cried this farewell phrase as his ship pulled away.
What is 'Adios, Dr. Rizal!'?
These women were among the spectators present during Rizal's trial.
Who are Josephine Bracken and Rizal's sisters?
The prosecution used this specific phrase to describe Rizal's role in the revolution, calling him its 'living soul.'
What is 'principal organizer of the Filipino insurrection'?
Rizal's mother sent this type of document to Spanish authorities in a desperate attempt to save her son's life.
What is a clemency letter?
Rizal's sister searched multiple cemeteries until she found his grave at Paco Cemetery — marked with a plaque bearing these initials.
What is R.P.J.?