Have our people forgotten the death of Dr Jose Rizal; have we lost desire to be heroes?

Ang Uno sa Lahat

Rizal Philippines  | January 1, 2015

                                The ceremonies last Tuesday started late. No flower offerings yet


The attendance during the 118th death anniversary of late Dr. Jose Rizal was uninspiring.  Perhaps he no longer represents the aspirations of our people;  It could be Dingdong Dantes or John Lloyd or Cris Aquino but no longer Dr. Jose Rizal. In the first place it was alleged that no legislation has been made through the National Historical Commission making him the national hero.  Perhaps, it was true that he  as a national hero was a creation of the Americans.  Or perhaps is it because he used an AKA, he being really a Mercado?

The national leaders/politicos have made themselves the heroes of today.  And oh yes the dynasties have placed their names in every public buildings they built, and hence we forgot Dr. Jose Rizal...

But in our life we need  hero. And at the moment, nobody comes close to the talent and the achievement of Dr. Jose Rizal

                      Dr Jose Rizal's sculputure is hidden from view and is so far away for most of us

                                     The flower wreaths were aplenty though during the ceremonies

                               A dance number in honor of Dr. Jose Rizal

                                           Were the empties in his honor too?

                               The band members

                             The PET Christmas trees; the tiangges at the plaza overwhelmed the old Dr.