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From Dapitan To Manila
From Dapitan To Manila
STOPOVERS
August 1, Saturday Dumaguete
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August 2 Cebu
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August 4 Iloilo
From Iloilo, Rizals ship sailed to Capiz, then to Manila via Romblon.
IN MANILA
AUGUST 6, 1896
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August 30
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The revolutionist led by Bonifacio attacked San Juan, near the city of
Manila. In the afternoon after the Battle of San Juan, Governor
General Ramon Blanco proclaimed a State of war in the first eight
provinces for rising in arms against Spain
o Manila (as a province), Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna,
Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, and Tarlac.
Rizal learned about the eruption of the revolution and was worried
for two reasons:
1. The violent revolution which he sincerely believed to be premature and
would only cause much suffering.
2. It would arouse Spanish vengeance against Filipino patriots
GOING TO SPAIN
August 30, 1896
Rizal received from Gov. Gen. Blanco two letters of introduction for
the ministers of War and Colonies, with cover letter which absolved
him from all blame for the raging revolution.
September 2, 1896
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September 7 Singapore
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The next day, he and other passengers went a shore for sightseeing
and shopping of souvenirs.
Rizal was urged to stay in Singapore and not continue his travel to
save his life but he refused to because he had given his word of
honor to Governor General Blanco and didnt like to break it.
September 28
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September 30
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October 3
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October 6
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At 3:00 a.m., he was escorted to the grim and infamous prisonfortress named Monjuich.
About 2:00 p.m. , he was taken out of prison and brought to the
headquarters of General Despujol
He told Rizal that he would be shipped back to Manila on board
After the interview, Rizal was taken aboard the Colon and at 8:00
p.m. the ship left Barcelona.
WRITTEN
REPORT
JOSE RIZAL: FROM DAPITAN
TO MANILA