“My Alma Mater”

Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors are everywhere;

I’ve started my journey here.

I’ve found my friends in every corner,

Of this school which I called my Alma Mater

Greenfields, buildings, courts and classrooms,

These are not as big as dome,

Nor as beautiful as Rome,

But these places you will treat like home.

Teachers, students and other faculties,

We are filled with differences,

But here we are attending classes,

And working on our different duties.

This school teaches me how to be strong

And to fulfill my ambitions all along,

To be on my dream throne,

And I’m proud, this is the school where I belong.

MORE JOSE RIZAL QUOTES:

Jose Rizal Quotes on Tagalog Language

Jose Rizal was known for his nationalistic fervor. In fact Rizal’s friendship with Blumentritt started because of his great interest in the Tagalog language.

Jose Rizal Quotes from El Filibusterismo

I have chosen a few lines from Jose Rizal’s El Filibusterismo novel which are reflective of the novelist’s burning love for his work and country.

Jose Rizal Quote from La Solidaridad

Jose Rizal wrote on the Indolence of the Filipinos published in La Solidaridad as a perfect rebuttal and in defense of his fellowmen.

Jose Rizal Quotes from Noli Me Tangere

There are many Jose Rizal quotes from his novel, the Noli Me Tangere. You can add to the three quotes I have listed here.

Jose Rizal Quote on Death

Death is inevitable but Jose Rizal’s strong words about dying makes a lot of sense why we need to live and die well.

Jose Rizal Quote on Ignorance

The following quote on ignorance by Jose Rizal was taken from his “Letter to the Young Women of Malolos”.

Jose Rizal Quotes from His Letters to Blumentritt

Here are some famous Jose Rizal quotes from his correspondence with his German friend, Ferdinand Blumentritt.

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SOME WORKS OF RIZAL AS A POET (part 2)

To the Virgin Mary

“To the Virgin Mary” is a sonnet that was said to have been written in December 3, 1876 while Rizal was studying in Ateneo.

To the Flowers of Heidelberg

Jose Rizal wrote “To the Flowers of Heidelberg” on April 24, 1886 while he was in Germany and felt a deep longing for his family and his country.

Memories of My Town

In “Memories of My Town”, Jose Rizal spoke of his childhood days in Calamba, Laguna recalling his happiest memories of the place and the people.

My Retreat

Jose Rizal describes in “My Retreat” his exile in Dapitan. From 1892 to 1896, he lived an unexciting but fruitful life.

Goodbye to Leonor

“Goodbye to Leonor” was written by Jose Rizal for his lady love, Leonor Rivera who was only 13 years old when Rizal met her in Dagupan.

Jose Rizal's Felicitation

Jose Rizal poem entitled “Felicitation” was one of the many poems he wrote in 1875 while still in Ateneo.

Hymn To Labor

Jose Rizal’s patriotism is shown in this poem “Hymn To Labor” where he urged his fellowmen to strive and work for their country whether in war or in peace.

Jose Rizal: To My Childhood Companions

Jose Rizal wrote “To My Childhood Companions” or “Sa Aking Mga Kababata” . This Nick Joaquin version was from Philippine Daily Inquirer, August 22nd, 2011.

Jose Rizal: Sa Aking Mga Kababata

As a very young poet, Jose Rizal wrote this poem in Tagalog at the age of 8. Another English version was translated by Nick Joaquin.

Song of the Wanderer

The poem “Song of the Wanderer” talks about Jose Rizal, himself. You can share your comments about this sentimental poem.

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SOME WORKS OF RIZAL AS A POET

Mi Primera Inspiracion

The following poem in Spanish Mi Primera Inspiracion or “My First Inspiration” was believed to have been written by Dr. Jose Rizal when he was just nine years old. Other documents reported that this is the work of his nephew, Antonio Lopez-Rizal (Narcisa’s son) because of seeming likeness in handwriting of the two Rizals. ¿Porqué […]

Miss C.O. y R.

Jose Rizal dedicated this poem to Miss Consuelo Ortiga y Rey (Miss C.O. y R.) and was written in August 22,1883.

To The Philippines

Jose Rizal as our national hero showed unselfish love for his country by awakening people’s patriotic fervor in this poem “To The Philippines”.

Hymn to Talisay

“Hymn to Talisay” was written by Rizal for his pupils to sing while they rendezvous under the Talisay tree.

Flower Among Flowers

Whom does Rizal refer to as the “flower among flowers”? Share your comments and interpretation of this inspiring love poem.

Education Gives Luster to Motherland

In this poem “Education Gives Luster to Motherland”, Jose Rizal extols the citizenry to strive towards education in order to give glory to the country.

They Ask Me for Verses!

Jose Rizal wrote the poem Me Piden Versos (They Asked Me for Verses) while he was a member of Circulo Hispano Filipino.

Kundiman (Tagalog Version)

Jose Rizal wrote “Kundiman” in Tagalog in September 12,1891. The theme of Rizal’s “Kundiman” is his intense love for his Motherland.

First Inspiration

For whom did Jose Rizal write “First Inspiration”? Read on and find out how much this person inspired Rizal to be one of great men in history and literature.

Child Jesus

“Child Jesus” was written in Spanish by Jose Rizal in 1875 at the age of 14. The poem is an octave real or a short poem with eight verses only.

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TALAMBUHAY NI JOSE RIZAL (BIOGRAPHY OF JOSE RIZAL

Si Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal ay ang Pambansang Bayani ng Pilipinas. Siya ay isinilang sa Calamba, Laguna noong Hunyo 19, 1861. Ang kanyang mga magulang ay sina G. Francisco Mercado at Gng. Teodora Alonzo.

Ang kanyang ina ang naging unang guro niya, maaga siyang nagsimula ng pag-aaral sa bahay at ipinagpatuloy niya ang kanyang pag-aaral sa Biñan, Laguna. Nakapag tapos siya ng Batsilyer sa Agham sa Ateneo de Manila noong Marso 23, 1876 na may mataas na karangalan. Noong 1877 ipinagpatuloy niya ang kanyang pag-aaral sa Unibersidad ng Santos Tomas at Unibersidad Central de Madrid hanggang sa matapos niya ng sabay ang medisina at pilosopia noong 1885. Natuto rin siyang bumasa at sumulat ng iba’t ibang wika kabilang na ang Latin at Greko. At nakapagtapos siya ng kanyang masteral sa Paris at Heidelberg.

Ang kanyang dalawang nobela “Noli Me Tangere” at “El Filibusterismo.” naglalahad ng mga pang-aabuso ng mga prayle sa mga Pilipino at mga katiwalian sa pamahalaan ng Kastila.

Noong Hunyo 18, 1892 ay umuwi ng Pilipinas si Dr. Jose P. Rizal. Nagtatag siya ng samahan tinawag ito na “La Liga Filipina.” Ang layunin ng samahan ay ang pagkakaisa ng mga Pilipino at maitaguyod ang pag-unlad ng komersiyo, industriya at agricultura.

Noong Hulyo 6, 1892 siya ay nakulong siya sa Fort Santiago at ipinatapon sa Dapitan noong Hulyo 14, 1892. Apat na taon siya namalagi sa Dapitan kung saan nanggamot siya sa mga maysakit at hinikayat niya ang mamamayan na magbukas ng paaralan, hinikayat din niya ang ito sa pagpapaunlad ng kanilang kapaligaran.

Noong Setyem bre 3, 1896 habang papunta siya sa Cuba upang magsilbi bilang siruhano at inaresto siya. Noong Nobyembre 3, 1896 ibinalik sa Pilipinas at sa pangalawang pagkakataon nakulong siya sa Fort Bonifacio.

Noong Disyembre 26, 1896 si Dr. Jose Rizal ay nahatulan ng kamatayan sa dahilang nagpagbintangan siya na nagpasimula ng rebelyon laban sa mga Kastila.

Bago dumating ang kanyang katapusan naisulat niya ang “Mi Ultimo Adios” (Ang Huling Paalam) upang magmulat sa mga susunod pang henerasyon na maging makabayan.

Noong Disyembre 30, 1896, binaril si Dr. Jose P. Rizal sa Bagumbayan (na ngayon ay Luneta).

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