Chinese President #XiJinping on Tuesday presented a wreath to the monument of Philippine national hero Jose Rizal in Manila during his state visit to the Philippines. Jose Rizal, whose ancestors came from Jinjiang in China's Fujian Province, was the forerunner of the Philippine independence movement, and is hailed as the founding father of the nation. #XiVisit | CGTN

Dr. José Rizal, a revered Philippine national hero, was a visionary writer, physician, and polymath who championed peaceful reform during Spanish colonial rule. His novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo exposed societal injustices and fueled the fight for independence. Martyred in 1896, his legacy as a symbol of patriotism and intellectual resistance endures, inspiring generations to uphold justice and freedom #JoseRizal #PhilippineHero #NoliMeTangere | TerrifyingMyths

Famous quotes of Filipino Heroes #PhilippineHistory | Heneral Gregorio del Pilar