Rizal’s

Entrapment &
Exile in Dapitan
Chapter 9
 Rizal’s Arrest

● Rizal went back to malacanang

palace on July 6 for his scheduled
meeting with the governor
general.
● Governor general Eulogio
Despujol y dusay ask rizal some
questions.
Governor general Eulogio Despujol y
dusay
● Served as spanish Governor-general of
the philippines between 1891 and 1893.

● On november 17, 1891 he became

governor general of the philippines.
● Governor General Despujol was not convinced of the answer
of rizal.

He informed rizal that he would be placed under arrest for the

moment

● Governor general despujol dispatched his nephew and aide

Ramon despujol to escort Rizal to fort santiago.
● Rizal was detained at the Fort Santiago for the meantime
Decree of deportation

● Many were surprised that on the next day

after his arrest. Governor General Despujol
ordered Rizal to be deported to Dapitan.
● The decree of deportation was published in
the Gaceta de Manila on july 7, 1892.
● The decree of deportation provided that
Rizal had published several books that
were openly anti catholic and anti-cleric
● To further justify the banishment of Rizal, the decree
also mentioned the book El Fili written by Rizal.
● The issue of El Fili centered on Rizal’s having dedicated
to the book of Gomburza where the decree called
“traitors of the nation”.
● Despujol also banned the entrance and circulation into
the Island of Rizal’s writing.
Fort Santiago
Rizal in fort Santiago

● Though the decree deporting Rizal to Dapitan came out on july 7,

1892, he was not immediately exiled but stayed temporarily in
Fort Santiago.
● He stayed incommunicado at the Fort Santiago for eight days
before he was banished to Dapitan.
● He was treated well at Fort Santiago while under temporary
detention.
Rizal Bound for Dapitan

● Governor general despujol personally visited rizal in Fort Santiago

informing him that he would be taken to Dapitan.
● 10:00 in the evening of july 14 Rizal scheduled to leave Fort
Santiago.
● It was the ferryboat “CEBU” that would take him to dapitan.
● General Ahumada together with several person where rizal would
board the ferryboat.
● Rizal given a special treatment as if he was a high ranking official.
● The captain gace Rizal a prime cabin marked as “ jefes” which means
commanding officer.
Ricardo Carnicero

- Political-military commander
- He became his guardian and friend.
- Rizal stayed at Caciner’s house.
- He was given a duty to oversee the
activities of Rizal
First report of Carnicero to Governor General
Eulogio Despujol:
Report dated was on August 30, 1892

They’re simple
● He was asked what reforms Rizal would like for the Philippines
● He was also asked if he favored the expulsion of the friars from
the island, which he answered in negative

The report was an opportunity for him to let the Government know
the political reforms he wanted for the Philippines.
Second report of Carnicero to Governor
General Eulogio Despujol:
Report dated was on September 21, 1892

The report contained two or more reforms that Rizal wanted:

● Freedom of religion
● Freedom of press

The report was an opportunity for him to let the Government know the
political reforms he wanted for the Philippines.
Rizal’s exile gave much sadness
❖ He failed to spend time with his family since his arrival
from Hong Kong.
❖ It was his second homecoming while being away for
many years.
❖ Rizal wrote on his mother in Hong Kong, hist first
while exiled in Dapitan.
❖ He was uncertain as to how long he would stay in
Dapitan as deportee.
Rizal’s letter to his mother:

In these days of lack of communication, travel, and

deportation, I’m greatly distressed thinking of you, and for this
reason I hasten to write to you to tell you that I am here as if I
were on vacation in this politico-military district. I don’t miss
anything except the family and freedom.

—Jose Rizal, (July 25, 1982)

Rizal, Carcinero and Equilor bought a lottery
ticket

Each of them shared one third on the total purchase price

of the ticket.
They won the lottery

Butuan
The mail boat that brought good
news in Dapitan on September 21,
1892.

20,000 -amount of their ticket won the second prize

6, 200 - given amount to Rizal
2,000 - He gave to his father in HongKong
● He planned to buy a lot in Dapitan and the remaining
money is for the construction of his house.
Rizal moved to his own land

- Construction was completed in March

- Cultivated with 50 lansones trees
- 20 mango trees, macopa trees, Mangosteen,
Coffee and Cocoa seedlings.
- He raised animals such as chicken, rabbits, dogs
and cats.
Rizal became a teacher to some poor
children

● He started with 3 students and

increased to 21
● He taught Spanish, English,
Mathematics and how to work.
● He went to his class after his
luncheon from noon to four
o’clock.
 Rizal and his family in Dapitan

Some members of his family visited him in Dapitan:

● His mother, sister Trinidad and a nephew arrived in August.

● His two sisters Maria and Narcisa together with his nephew arrived.
● Hid father could not travel due to his deteriorating condition.

He told her sister Josefa “Tell our father that I should like to see him; I hope we shall
see one another very soon. Kiss his hand for me.”
Rizal as a physician
Some members of his family visited him in Dapitan:

● His mother, sister Trinidad and a nephew arrived in August.

● He had many patients not only in Dapitan but from
neighboring towns.
● Most of his patients are poor but also earned from patients to
can afford to pay.
● He told Manuel his land was “dotted with little hospital
houses”

He told her sister Josefa “Tellour father that I should like to see him;
I hope we shall see one another very soon. Kiss his hand for me.”
Rizal and his letter to his friends in Europe
● He had correspondence with Dr. Meyer, Professor Kluschak, Dr. Joest,
Kheil, Dr. Rost and Dr. Blumentritt
● Rizal sends collection of specimens he found in Dapitan
● He discovered rare species and it was named after him
Flying Lizard - Draco rizali
Small Beetle - Apogonia rizali
Toad - Rachophorous rizali
● In many letter he sends to Dr. Blumentritt, Rizal described his
ordinary monotonous life in Dapitan.
Rizal letter to Blumentritt
My life goes on peaceful and monotonously. To pass the time and help the
local people here a little, I have turned merchant. I buy hemp and ship it to
Manila. I was lucky this month, I made $200 at one blow… My present life is
tranquil, peaceful. Withdrawn, without glor, but I think it is also useful. I am
teaching some poor but intelligent children how to read Spanish and English,
and Mathematics (including Geometry), and how to behave like men. I have
also taught the local people how to make a better living and they think I am
right… This coercion upon me has taught me a new language, Visayan, and
how to handle a boat; it has given me a better knowledge of my country, and
has rewarded me with some thousands of dollars! God can send good fortune in
the midst of the persecutions of one’s enemies.
Rizal meets Josephine Bracken
● After Leonora Rivera’s death on August 28, 1893, Rizal was sad he felt
the need for somebody to cheer him up.
● Josephine Bracken came to the life of Rizal
● Josephine was born in Hongkong of Irish parents on October 3, 1876
● She was adopted by Mr. George Taufer at birth after her mother died.
● Later, Mr. Taufer became blind. There was no ophthalmic specialist in
Hong Kong during that time.
● Both Josephine and George came to the Philippines to seek the
services of the famous Ophthalmic surgeon Rizal
● Upon arrival, Rizal and Josephine fell in love at first sight.
● After a month, they agreed to marry but were refused to marry without
the permission of the Bishop of Cebu
 Changes in the Philippines
While Rizal is in Dapitan, changes happened in the municipal administration
of Spain in the Philippines:
● The take over of Don Antonio Maura as Minister of the Colonies. He is
described as the most liberal minded colonial minister.
● Maura asked for the resignation of Despujol as Governor General but
he refused and as a consequence he was dismissed by Maura
● Federico Ochando became the temporary Governor General and
eventually Ramon Blanco took over
● Blanco served as military Governor of Mindanao in 1866

Don Antonio Maura

 Rizal Petition
● Rizal wrote a petition to him for his freedom through his brother-in-law Manuel
Hidalgo. Unfortunately, there was no response from Blanco
● Rizal had the chance to talk to the Governor General again when Blanco visited
Dapitan in his campaign against the Muslims in Mindanao
● Rizal was promised to transfer Rizal either to Ilocos or to La Union

Ramon Blanco
 Changes in the Philippines
● Like Despujol, Ricardo Carnicero is replaced by Juan Sitges upon the order of
Ochando
● Carnicero gave Rizal a good treatment while Rizal was under his custody and
the Jesuits considered this the reason why Rizal did not changed nor retracted
his religious and political views
● Father Juan Ricart replaced Fr. Pablo Pastells as superior of the Jesuit Order of
the Philippines.
● Rizal and Fr. Pastells have long debate that was carried through letters and
both ended up with series of correspondence.
● The new Jesuit superior was responsible for the recall of Don Ricardo
Carnicero
GROUP 2
Members:
AQUINO, Jerick
CALICA, Noel
DE VERA, Christian Jake
IBANEZ, Emman
MANOGUID, Harold
POYAOAN, Mary Anvie
SILOS, Joshua
UNTALASCO, Aljohn
YDEO, Revenne