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Getting to know the life, values and works of Dr. Jose Rizal

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Today another historical event will be celebrated by the Filipinos, the commemoration of the life and works of the country's national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. But what are the reasons behind today's celebration? Why do Filipinos need to celebrate this event? Dr. Jose Rizal's life and values  Unknown to many, Dr. Jose Rizal was a multi-talented person. At a very young age of 35, he was already articulate in so many subjects: be in literary, music, language, medicine and romance.  He was also a leading figure in the Filipinos' against the colonizers using just pen and paper and his literary skills.  Aside from his humane values of compassion, bravery, kindness, and generosity which he manifested during his exile in Dapitan,  Dr. Jose Rizal was also a medical doctor.  Below are some of the qualities of Dr. Jose Rizal: Linguist/polyglot.   The country's national hero could speak not two, three but 22 different languages, an extra-ordinary talent possessed onl...