Republic of the Philippines

TAGUIG CITY
College of Arts and Sciences

RIZAL’S LIFE AND WORKS

Module 1

LESSON 5: RIZAL’S TRAVEL ABROAD

INTRODUCTION:

This lesson is about Rizal experiences while on voyage abroad for his studies in
Europe. The first and second travel to Europe and his coming back to our country the
Philippines.

OVERVIEW:

Rizal’s going abroad is an experience not to forget by him he used Jose Mercado as his
passport to keep his journey secretly from the Spanish authorities and especially to the
friars he did not ask his parents’ permission going abroad because he know permission
will not be given. He will travel abroad for a mission to observe life, culture, languages,
laws and government so he can apply and adopt his learning to his countrymen. This is
in preparation to help and free Filipinos from the hands of abusive colonizer.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Trace Jose Rizal voyage with the help of a globe or a world map.
2. Mention Rizal’s plan secret mission and reasons of studying abroad.
3. Write down courses finished by Rizal abroad.
4. Acquire skills for critical thinking and analysis during the learning process.
5. Appreciate Rizal’s motivation and willingness to endure the importance of
education, travel in man’s life.
PRE-TEST:

Instruction:

A. if the first statement is TRUE and the second statement is FALSE.

B. If the first statement is FALSE and the second statement is TRUE.
C. If both statements are TRUE.
D. If both statements are FALSE.

______1. On April 26, 1896 Rizal left Heidelberg for welhalmsfield. This is to honor an
invitation from a friend he met in Germany by the name Ricardo Viola.

______2. Rizal’s left the Philippines for Spain for the first using the passport Jose
Mercado. This was procured for him by his uncle Fernando Rivera and the father of
Josephine Bracken.

______3. At 12:00 noon Rizal arrived at Barcelona. He boarded in the Fonda de

España.

______4. In France, Rizal visited Lariborsiere Hospital. Felix Pardo de Tavera a friend
was as extern.

______5. Rizal wrote an article entitled Las Dudas in Madrid Spain. This article was
signed by Laong-Laan.

______6. March 21,1896 copies of his novel El filibusterismo came of the press. He
sent one copy to Prof. Blumentritt.

______7. Rizal arrived in Manila 9’ o’clock in the evening Ausgust 5, 1896 he’s back in
the Philippines after 5 years of studying and patriotic labor in Europe.

______8. P. Leoncio Lopez of Calamba issued a certified copy of Rizal’s Birth

Certificate. He requested this while in Barcelona Spain.

______9. Rizal’s article Diaryong Tagalog was published in Amor Patrio. This was the
second article he wrote abroad.
______10. Rizal arrived at Paris. He is spent the whole day walking around and
observing beautiful buildings.

______11. Rizal finished the degree in Licentiate in Philosophy and Letters. He got the
grade of sobresaliente from central Universadad de Madrid.

______12. In Barcelona Rizal saw the members of the Filipino colony. They talked
muchj about the Filipinism of Prof. Blumentritt.

End

ACTIVITY:

1. Timeline making of Rizal Journey abroad.

2. Album/scrap book making, collect Rizal’s pictures and activities.
3. Komik’s style Illustration of Rizal Exile in Dapitan thru drawings and
caricature.
4. Make a reaction paper on Jose Rizal’s long trip abroad in a one whole yellow
paper.
5. In a short coupon bond Summarize Rizal’s Travel abroad.

CONTENT:
In preparation of Jose Rizal Herculean task of liberating his oppressed
people from Spanish tyranny. He decided on May 3. 1882 to start his journey abroad,
with the purpose of observing the life, culture, languages, customs, laws industries and
government of the European nations. He boarded in the SS Salvadora using Jose
Mercado as his passport for his sojourn abroad. His passport was to the courtesy of his
uncle Antonio Rivera father Leonor Rivera
Singapore - May 9, 1882 - First stop over of Rizal on his way to Spain. To
continue his voyage, Rizal boarded a boat Djemnah for Spain bound. Upon arrival in
Singapore he made some observation of the place. Onboard Rizal converse and played
chess
Sri Lanka – May 18, 1882 – Rizal’s journey to Colombo Sri Lanka was
important for him to improve his knowledge of the French language while in board ship
in Djemnah. In the evening after arrival in Colombo the trip was resumed.
May 26, 1882 – Rizal landed at Aden and made observation of the place
 June 2, 1882 – He arrived at the Suez Canal going to Marseilless. He was
quarantined on boarding the Djemnah in Suez Canal.
June 7, 1882 – Arrival at Port Said, he describes his trip en route to Aden
and Suez Canal in a letter to his parents.
Italy – June 11, 1882 – The first European ground he left foot on was the city
of Napeles Italy.
Spain – June 16, 1882 – Rizal boarded in Fonda de Espana Real when he
arrived in Barcelona Spain.
June 23, 1882 – Rizal wrote a letter to his parent describing his previous
travel from port Said to Barcelona and requested his parents regarding his Birth
certificate and a statement to prove that he had his parents in the Philippines.
August 18, 1882- A certified copy of Rizal’s Birth Certificate was issued by P.
Leoncio Lopez of Calamba.
August 20, 1882 – A Manila newspaper with Basilio Teodoro as editor
published his article Amor Patrio in “Diaryong Tagalog” and this was the first article
written by Rizal abroad.
September 2, 1882 – Rizal Left Barcelona to continue his medical studies and
the Universidad Central de Madrid. With his private tutors Rizal took courses in
philosophy, Litters, French, German and English Lesson.
September 12, 1882 - In Universidad Central de Madrid he Matriculated and
took subjects Medical Clinic, Surgical Clinic, Legal Medicine, and obstetrical Clinic.
October 2-4, 1882 – Regular classes of Rizal started, the members of
Circulo Hispono-Filipino in their togetherness requested Rizal to deliver a poem. Rizal
recited “ Mepidden Versos” and this happened in the house of Mr. Pablo Ortiga y Rey.
November 7, 1882 – Las Dudas an article written by Rizal signed by Laong-
Laan.
December 30, 1882 – Paciano received a letter from Rizal regarding his plan
going to Paris or Rome of June, Rizal explained that he wanted to practice French in
Paris and Italian in Rome as well as to observe the customs of the people in the cities.
February 15, 1883 - Rizal wrote a letter again to Paciano on his activities in
Madrid such as impressions and meetings with friends.
May 2, 1883 – Recollection of his impressions in his hometown in Calamba
and Fiesta in Madrid where Rizal attended.
May 26, 1883 – Paciano wrote Rizal informing him of the one thousand three
hundred fifty loaves of milled sugar from the “Pansol Farm” and permission granted to
him to procced to Paris after finishing his medical course in Madrid.
Germany – Feb 3, 1883 – Rizal arrived Heidelberg Germany. A poem
entitled “To the Flowers of Heidelberg” was made by him to show how he was affected
and fascinated by the beautiful of the town. He studied German and practice using good
German Language.
November 1, 1886 – Rizal was admitted to the Real Bibliotheca de Berlin
together with friend Viola. He started teaching Viola German language.
First Home Coming (1887- 1888) -August 5, 1887 – After 5 years of study
he missed the Philippines and plan to be back for some personal reasons
1. Financial constrain
2. Dissatisfied with his study in Madrid
3. He wants to prove that there is no reason fear going home
4. His belief that the Spaniards will not give him punishment
Rizal arrived in Manila although was warned by his family and friends like Paciano
Mercado, Silvestre Ubaldo, Jose Maria Cecilio not to return because of the Noli Me
Tangere publication, but was so determined to return for the following reasons:
1. To operate on his mother’s eyes.
2. To serve Filipino people under the abuses of Spaniards.
3. To make a survey how his Noli Me Tangere and other writings affected
Filipino and Spaniards.
4. Stablish Medical Clinic.
5. Inquire about Leonor Rivera silence in their relationship.
While he was in Calamba rumors spread that he was
1. Germany Spy
2. Otto Von Bismarck object
3. Protestant
4. Mason
5. Soul Halfway to damnation
In this regard his brother did not leave him to protect his brother from enemy
assault. Don Francisco also warned him not to go outside alone. Other events took
place that makes him sad while in Calamba.
1. When he tried to visit Leonor Rivera in Tarlac. Her parents where cold of
Rizal because Leonors mother did not like him as son in-law.
2. Olimpia Mercado Ubaldo died because of childbirth.
3. Enemies kept letting Rizal down as in Governor General Emilio Terrero
requested him to report in Malacañang Palace as he heard someone that
Noli Me Tangere as a book contained subversive ideas against spanish
priest and the administration of the Spaniards in the Philippines, how ever
Rizal explained that the book is just to expose the truth but no subversive
ideas contained in the book.

Second Voyage Abroad

 Hongkong – Feb 8, 1888 – After Rizal’s five days trip from the Philippines, he
is stayed In Jose Basa house.
Japan – Feb 28, 1888 – Rizal studied Japanese Customs, culture, and their
language.
United States - April 28 – May 4, 1888 – Rizal’s arrival San Francisco
California.
Rizal was quarantined six days on board the Belgic which anchored off San
Francisco Bay.
May 5 – 6, 1888 – Boarded at the Palace Hotel, San Francisco California. He
went around for observation of the city.
May 8-9, 1888 – He started his trip across the American continent. He passed
through Reno, Ogden, Denver, Farmington, Salt Lake City and Provo. As
he continued his trip he passed by the territory of the state of Colorado.
England - May 16-24, 1888 –Rizal Departed from New York bound for Liverpool.
He had nine days travelled in the city of Rome from New York to Queenstown
and boarded at the Adelphi Hotel.
May 25, 1888 – Rizal left Liverpool going to London England, In Liverpool
England he was recommended by the authorities to the British museum and
Rizal was called by them as Pearl of a man.
London - June 2, 1888 – Dr. Reinhold Rost, a book lover and famous
Malayalogist had special predilections for Rizal.
June 23, 1888 – He thought of publishing the second edition of Noli Me Tangere
with Juan Luna illustrations.
July 12, 1888 – The Hispano Filipino Association was reorganized in Madrid by
the Filipinos and the Spaniards sympathized the Filipinos lead by Sr. Morayta.
July 27, 1888 – Mariano Ponce received a letter from Rizal narrating his
experience and his travel from Manila, Hong Kong, Japan and North America
plus the people he meet in Hong Kong whom Rizal said this people are
enthusiastic about Noli Me Tangere.
August 18, 1888 – Rizal’s desire of writing the continuation of Noli Me Tengere,
he send a letter to Mariano Ponce to send him copies of Noli Me Tangere. He
planned to have a picture taken, with one copy to be send to Ponce and the other
one to be included in the second novel publication.

Assessment
1. Enumerate the importance of Rizal’s Travel.
2. Why did Rizal leave the country secretly for studying abroad?
 3. Discuss: Did Rizal make a good decision in leaving the country and study
abroad?
4. Evaluate Rizal’s life abroad.
5. Why did Rizal leave Philippines for second time?
6. Compare and Contrast Rizal’s life as students of present.
7. Mention some issues related to Rizal second time abroad.
8. Explain Rizal’s word of wisdom “He who does not love his own language his
worst than an animal and smelly fish”.
9. Why do you think Rizal was impress of Japan culture during his stay in that
country?
10. What is your personal impression of Rizal regarding his studies abroad.

REFFERENCES:

Delos Santos, R.A., Ramos O. H., Umali, V.D, Ambida, M.N., (2014). A review in the life
and works of the first filipino. Malabon City, Philippines: Jimczyville Publications

Manebog, J.G, Placio, P. B, Paragas, R.Y., Bides, N.G. (2014). Jose rizal biography, love life,
and collaborations with other heroes. Malabon City, Philippines: Mutya Publishing House ,
Inc.

Prepared by: Prof: Greman Trinanes