Name: Criscel Mae A Beato

Year and Course: BSMT- 2

Our tour is about the last days of our national hero of our country, Dr.Jose Rizal who wrote the poems
"Noli Me Tángere" and "El Filibusterismo," which served as the spark for the Philippine Revolution and the
demand for true freedom.  it has been more than a century since that fateful day in December, Filipinos still
have the chance to follow in Rizal's footsteps today - and not just at Luneta Park but also here in Fort Santiago,
built in 1593, was a citadel built by Spanish navigator and governor Miguel López de Legazpi for the new
established city of Manila in the Philippines.Here The Museum of Jose Rizal, Fort Santiago (Museo ni Jose Rizal,
Fort Santiago) is located in the original location where the Filipino genius was imprisoned during his final days
inside the walled city of Intramuros. The building was rebuilt in 1953 after being destroyed during World War
II. Since then, it has evolved into one of the Jose Rizal-honoring museums overseen by the Philippine National
Historical Commission.

Through its theme settings and artifacts that depict Jose Rizal's life, accomplishments, and final moments
before his execution, the Museo ni Jose Rizal Fort Santiago pays honor to him. The museum has five galleries
that feature tableaus that depict Rizal's actual prison cell (the "Silid Piitan" gallery features a life-size wax
effigy of Rizal by National Artist for Sculpture Guillermo Tolentino), reimagines the martyr's study and writing
desk during his tragic final days complete with all of his letters of farewell, and gathers a variety of artifacts
such as clothing, photographs, replicas of Rizal'.

Here are some pics and some explanations

Since being destroyed in 1945 during the Battle of Manila, this brick barracks, which was initially constructed
in the 16th century, has been in a ruinous state. Jose Rizal was detained here between November 3 and
December 29, 1896, for a total of 56 days. In 1953, the entire right wing of this structure—which housed his
prison cell—was rebuilt and turned into a museum and shrine for Jose Rizal. It was updated in 2014 after being
rebuilt in 1998 for the 100th anniversary of Philippine Independence.

Jose Rizal's Cell in Prison

Rizal had a private cell, unlike other inmates who were housed in the fort's dungeons. Rizal was brought back
to Manila from Barcelona on board the S.S. Colon, and the authorities locked him up at Fort Santiago right

away.

Silid Paglilitis (Trial Room)

This room portrays Rizal's trial in Cuartel de Espaa, a former Jesuit complex that is now home to the
Pamansatan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, where a military court found him guilty of organizing an illegal group and
inciting uprising.
Rizal on Science and the Environment

Rizal discovered new species of frog and lizard which were eventually named after him. This frog is
Rhacophorus rizali and this lizard is Draco rizali.

Silid Kabayanihan

Here is a letter Teodora Alonso wrote to Governor General Camilio de Polavieja on December 29, 1896,
appealing for his forgiveness. Here is the last gift Jose Rizal gave Josephine Bracken on the morning of
December 30, 1896. Eight Filipino troops with rifles made up the Bagumbayan firing squad, while eight
Spanish soldiers stood by in the back with weapons in case the Filipino soldiers disobeyed orders to kill Rizal.
The commanding officer issued the call to fire following the beating of the drums. An cop came up to Rizal's
body as he was on the ground to fire the fatal shot. By 7:03 a.m., everything was finished.
Rizal’s vertebra

Here is a piece of Rizal’s vertebra where the bullet hit Rizal. This is the most important display here at the
Museo ni Rizal because this object is a part of Rizal himself

Rizal’s coat, hat, and case Here are some of Rizal’s clothes and accessories which he used in his travels in
Europe.

Rizal and Social Equality

As he sought equal rights for the Filipinos, Rizal wrote articles for La Solidaridad, a propaganda newspaper.
Here are reproductions of his writings. The original copies are kept at the National Library. His works inspired
future reformists and revolutionists especially the Katipunan. His first novel published in 1887 in Berlin,
Germany is Noli me Tangere, meaning “Touch me Not” in Latin. Rizal wrote his second novel El Filibusterismo
or “The Reign of Greed” which was published in 1891 in Ghent, Belgium.

And for the end of our tour I realize that It's important to value the past because it paves the way for the
present and the future. Yes, the location is ancient, yet several historical events took place there. We can now
learn from our past errors and take appropriate action to prevent them from happening again. We have no
trouble recalling what transpired there as we gaze upon the ancient remains. Walking about there prompts us
to reconsider how we should live in order to avoid regrets in the future, just like Rizal did. Never should we
lose sight of the numerous persons who sacrificed for the freedom we take for granted today. This location is
undoubtedly a wonderful getaway with a lesson from the hectic life in Manila.