Comments on: Jose Rizal Monument in Madrid

By: pinay24

pinay24 — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:37:53 +0000

Although I was born in the USA of Filipino ancestry, I am always enthusiastic to learn about my ancestors history. As I attended college in the Philippines, I learned that Dr. Jose Rizal used writing to help the Filipinos obtain freedom from Spain. I always remembered the quote, "The Pen is Mightier than the Sword." I am just amazed how a Filipino in the late 1800's went around the world, especially he was not Caucasian. There was racism against the non-whites in his era. He proved them wrong by showing his talent and audacity to mingle among the wealthy in Spain.

By: jpac

jpac — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:14:36 +0000

rizal studied opthalmology in germany (i guess).

By: john paul chiong

john paul chiong — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:59:57 +0000

hi… why did the government build a statue for Rizal in their country? just curious. hehhe.

By: filipinamom

filipinamom — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:46:30 +0000

@Junald,
Thanks for visiting my blog and your information about Rizal's life as a student in UST. That's an interesting course and I agree how great he was and you are so priviledge to study his life. I'm so surprise how Europeans respects and adore him for what he did but too sad to note that the Filipinos are still arguing who is great Rizal or Bonifacio. I hope you can visit this blog once again.

By: abhie

abhie — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:24:39 +0000

the photos are very nice
as JOSE RIZAL once said “the FILIPINO people are very UNFORTUNATE people”
that’s right foreign countries knows more about our national hero.

Tayong mga pilipino hindi natin pinapahalagahan ang importansya ng ating pambansang bayani…

By: rusela

rusela — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:12:45 +0000

marami pong salamat !!! this is really helpful. happy holidays!

By: filipinamom

filipinamom — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:58:39 +0000

Hi Rusela,
It is located in Avenida de filipinas corner Calle de Santander in front of Piaggio Showroom Center. If you take the Metro you take take line 7 and walk back. Well I can tell what bus because we usually just walk. It’s just lies outside the new park calle Canal de Isabel II where there is a driving range. You will nit get lost. Thanks for the visit and Have fun.

By: rusela

rusela — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:06:46 +0000

Hi! Thank you for this nice post. I just want to ask where can I find exactly the Rizal monument in Madrid? I will visit Madrid these coming holidays and I don´t want to miss the opportunity seeing the monument.. Thanks!

By: filipinamom

filipinamom — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:09:51 +0000

Ja I commented that on your blog but it wasn’t posted but I checked my link it is working.
Glad that it’s progressing. Just that I’m so busy right to write or blog but Thank you for your tireless effort. Will post the link in my other social sites. Friendster, Facebook, Stumble upon, digg hope many will sign.

By: rollyocampo

rollyocampo — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:11:59 +0000

And yes, I forgot! Young Cebuano blogger Kevin Ray Chua has signed the online petition earlier today. Kevin Ray is committed to Senator Mar Roxas but I believe the more important thing is that he's shown commitment to country and people. His blog is at Mar Roxas for President in 2010.