First let us remember what the terms speed and velocity got to do here.

Speed is a scalar quantity,

velocity is a vector- is has direction but its magnitude it that of the speed. As the ball reaches
maximum height, Ymax, its velocity becomes zero; thus its speed also is. It slows down until it is zero
then it turns its direction to get down to the ground again, with its speed accelerating with g.

Freedom From Spain

Likewise, as "Noli Me Tangere" portrays the different aspects of gaining independence, Jose Rizal focuses
on social climbers, abusive power, family devotion, self sacrifice, and purity and faithfulness.

Written in Spanish and published in 1887, José Rizal's Noli Me Tangere played a crucial role in the
political history of the Philippines. ... Striving for reforms, he is confronted by an abusive ecclesiastical
hierarchy and a Spanish civil administration by turns indifferent and cruel.