Name : Phobe Khey B. Que. Professor : Dr. Janice M.

Padilla
Yr & Blk : BSED II – English F Subject. : The Life & Works of Rizal

1. José Burgos, (born Feb. 9, 1837, Vigan, Phil.—died Feb. 17, 1872, Manila), Roman Catholic priest who
advocated the reform of Spanish rule in the Philippines. His execution made him a martyr of the period preceding
the Philippine Revolution.
A. Burgos studied at San Juan de Letran College and the University of Santo Tomás in Manila, earning a
doctorate of philosophy and a licentiate in canon law. His scholarship and ability enabled him to rise quickly
within the Philippine hierarchy, serving both in the university cathedral at Manila and as university chaplain. He
was dismayed, however, by the apathetic and reactionary attitudes of the clergy, who supported the most
oppressive aspects of Spanish rule. In “To the Spanish People,” an open letter of 1871, he appealed for reform and
a greater measure of self-determination for the Filipinos and attacked the power and privilege of the church.
When 200 Filipino soldiers and workers mutinied at Cavite, a town across the bay from Manila, the Spanish
authorities, as a retaliatory measure, arrested Burgos, although he was in no way associated with the revolt. On
Feb. 17, 1872, he and two other priests, Mariano Gómez and Jacinto Zamora, were publicly executed in
Manila.Burgos’ death, in convincing many Filipinos that Spanish rule was an intolerable evil, sparked a
movement that was to culminate in the expulsion of the Spanish 24 years later. José Rizal, the great reformer and
novelist, acknowledged Burgos’ contribution by dedicating his masterpiece El filibusterismo to him in 1891.

Works: 39 works in 77 publications in 5 languages and 474 library holdings

Genres: History  Fiction  Biographies 

Roles: Author, Performer, Composer

Classifications: PQ8897.B87, B

B. One of the greatest works that was written before by Father Burgos was his novel La Loba Negra or the
Black She-Wolf in english translation, an operatic piece that tells about a three-act Filipino Opera that is based in
the history and legend. The story of La Loba Negra takes place in the 17th century, during the time of Spanish
rule in the Philippines. It revolves around the tragic assassination of Spanish Governor-General Fernando
Bustamante, whose administration was greatly admired for its planned reforms in the colonial administration. The
story thus focuses on the bitter reaction and planned revenge by his wife Dona Luisa (La Loba Negra) on the
religious perpetrators.

Most widely held works by José Apolonio Burgos

La loba negra = The black she-wolf by José Apolonio Burgos( Book )
Ang lobang itim; nobelang makasaysayan by José Apolonio Burgos( Book )
Totoo kaya ang mga kababalaghan? by José Apolonio Burgos( Book )
Raíces históricas y filosóficas( Book )
Raíces históricas y filosóficas del conductismo( Book )
La loba negra : novela verídica (histórica) by José Apolonio Burgos( Book )
Father Jose Burgos, university student by Fidel Villarroel( Book )
El corazón delator (homenaje a E.A. Poe) by Jose Burgos Cantos( )
Perez by Rafael Pineda( Book )
No smoke by Sandy RIVERA( Recording )
We are defected. this is our house! by Various Artists( Recording )
Take a stand for love by Theo Gerideau( Recording )
Defected accapellas deluxe volume 13 by Sonny Fodera( Recording )Father Jose Burgos; priest and
nationalist by John N Schumacher( Book )
My melodies by Sandy RIVERA( Recording )
Mare magnum, o, Ang mga huli kong alalahanin by José Apolonio Burgos( Book )Obras escogidas by José
Apolonio Burgos( Book )
Anales del reinado de doña Isabel II : Obra póstuma by José Burgos( )

2. I would choose from Father Jose Burgos writings is the La loba negra. Because the story, in connection
about our present situation, depicts about how fragile and sensitive we are when it comes to our family. We
don’t want to just let others harm our loved one’s even in the unrightfully way. There is always a connecting
rope in the hurting heart of ours, vengeance it is. When put into a clearer picture, the brutal killing of Dona
Luisa which is the La Loba Negra, implies about how men and women fought for the right of our country,
the place that has been held hostage by the Spaniards colonialism. The unjust and inhumane act of the priests
or friars in the story leads us to having the courage to fight and courageously face the fronts of the enemy.
Moreover, this story tells us of our Filipino youth that even at a difficult situation we must not forget to deal
with the enemy not our own natives. Because having to protect the land where we are raised in, is the honor
of putting the heart to saving it. However, we should not be driven by our anger and despair to do immoral
things just to avenge, all of it can be handled in the right and just way. I consider Father Jose Burgos as a
great hero and a normal individual with a large passion to function and contend for the rights of his state.
Too many people yet he became one. But he is besides an individual like us, and as an individual we can
make progress over our own destiny by doing well and inspiring the future generations. We should be proud,
we are a Filipino and we have heroes like Father Jose Burgos. I consider Father Jose Burgos as a great hero
and a normal individual with a large passion to function and contend for the rights of his state. Too many
people yet he became one. But he is besides an individual like us, and as an individual we can make progress
over our own destiny by doing well and inspiring the future generations. We should be proud, we are a
Filipino and we have heroes like Father Jose Burgos.
The writings of Father Burgos show a deep concern for younger generation whom he calls “bella Esperanza
de nuestra partia” -fair hope of the fatherland. His works show his real desire to lead his countrymen in the
path of true nationalism, a nationalism which was not negative but rather positive, by imparting to us his
countrymen a knowledge of Philippine history, ethnology, folklore, botany, science, etc. With a view to
acquainting us the roots of our own culture.