RIZAL:

Life, Works and Writings

by Harren James S. Bautista
Licensed Customs Broker ∣ Master in Public Administration

CHAPTER 21 EXILE IN DAPITAN

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 EXILE IN DAPITAN
• On June 26, 1892, Rizal arrived in Manila .
• July 3, 1892, he founded the Liga Filipina
• ·July 7, he was arrested and deported to Dapitan, without
benefit of trial.
• For 4 years, he lived in that outpost of Spanish power in
Mindanao
• · During this interlude in his life, he practiced medicine,
conducted scientific researches, established a school, built the
town waterworks, beautified the local plaza, carried out literary
and artistic pursuits, engaged in farming, became a successful
businessman, and increase his knowledge in languages.
 ARRIVAL IN MANILA
• Rizal and his sister Lucia arrived in Manila at noon of
Sunday, June 26, 1892, on board the small steamer Don
Juan.
• They were met by a platoon of carabineers and their
commander.
• While the carabineers were inspecting their luggage, a
captain and sergeant of the Guardia Civil Veterana
(Manila Police) , both in disguise, watched the inspection
proceedings.
• After the customs inspection, Rizal and his sister were
allowed to go.
 ARRIVAL IN MANILA
• The two Rizals registered at Oriente Hotel in Binondo,
which was then the best hotel in Manila.
• That Afternoon, at 4:00 pm, Dr. Rizal went to Malacanan
to pay a courtesy call on Governor Despujol, but he was
told to come back in the evening. At 7PM, he returned
to Malacanan and was able to have an interview with
the governor general. Who granted the liberty of his
father but not of his brother and brothers-in-law. He
was told to come later for another conference. From
Malacanan, he visited his siters– Narcisa and
Saturnina.
 ARRIVAL IN MANILA

• That night, Rizal met the prominent

Filipino Patriots, including Apolinario
Mabini, Andres Bonifacio, Ambrocio
Salvador, Timoteo Paez, Pedro Serrano
Laktaw, and Deodato Arellano and
explained to them the aims of the La
Liga Filipina which he proposed to
establisH 
 THE FOUNDING OF THE LIGA FILIPINA
• The succeeding days saw Rizal a very busy man. His
presence in Manila caused a sensation among the
Filipinos who were all eager to see him and talk with
him. On the other hand, the Spaniards were worried,
fearful of his great popularity.
• On the night of July 3, 1892, a week after his arrival
from Hong Kong, Rizal founded the Liga Filipina in the
home of Doroteo Ongjunco, Ilaya Street, Tondo,
Manila.
• The new officers were elected of this new civic
association: