“The youth is the hope of our future.” — Jose Rizal
While walking along Hibiya Park at Tokyo last week, my heart leaped at the sight of the bronze bust of the Philippines’ National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal (1861-1896). It was quietly tucked behind the pond near the park’s entrance.
Written below the bust:
” Stayed in 1888 at Tokyo Hotel located at this site. Unveiled June 19, 1961.”
Seeing it prompted me to read back on my country’s history and the role that Dr. Jose Rizal played for the Philippines’ independence from the Spanish colony. In honor of the Philippines’ National Heroes Day which is being celebratws today, I am writing this post.
I wonder what Rizal and the Filipino heroes will think if they see the generation of today, and what has become of the country that they fought and died for.
Living Free and Making a Difference 
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