Retraction of Rizal
Group 3
Retraction of Rizal
Rafael Palma's Critical Analysis
Group 3
Leaders: Padul, Christine Faith
Pajelangco, Mark Jerson L.
Members: Kuizon , Mary Rose
Lintao, Rosellejane
Maceda , Angel Mae
Marcellones, Sheena
Mendoza , Leadyjane
Mepaña, Thea Amor
Millan , Ara
Olarte , Kris
Olbis , Russel Madrona
Ompoc , Jade
Palanan, Michel Sajol
Pador , Avie
Pajo, Êdïn
Rafael Palma’s Background
• Rafael Palma y Velásquez
• A Filipino Politician, Rizalian,
lawyer,writer,and educator and a famous
freemason.
• He was the author of Biografia de Rizal
which won a literary contest in 1938
Rafael Palma’s Achievements
• Worked in the Bureau of Lands in the
Spanish Colonial government.
• Joined La Independencia, the
revolutionary newspaper founded and
directed by General Antonio Luna.
Rafael Palma’s Achievements
• A senator from 1916- 1921
• Fourth President of the University of the Philippines
1925- 1933
•
•
•
•
Member of the second Philippine Commission
Jul.1908- Oct. 16 1916
A secretary of Interior Sept. 1917- Jul. 1920
Member of the Philippine Assembly from Cavite
Oct. 16, 1907- Jul. 1, 1908
Rafael Palma’s Books
• BOOKS
• The Pride of the Malay Race,the English
translation by Justice Román Ozaeta of Palma’s
biography of Filipino national hero José Rizal.
• The Woman and the Right to Vote
• The New Mentality, 1929.
Who is Jose Rizal?
• José Protasio Rizal Mercado y
Alonso Realonda
• He is considered as the National
Hero of the Philippines
• Hero of the revolution for his
writings that center on ending
colonialism and liberating
Filipino minds to contribute to
creating the Filipino Nation
Who is Jose Rizal?
• He has wrote many books and
the most influential ones are
Noli mi Tangere and El
Filibusterismo
• Rizal fought for freedom in a
silent but powerful way
Rizal’s Execution
December 26, 1896…
“A Spanish court martial found
Jose Rizal guilty for sedition and
sentenced him to death
December 28, 1896…
“It was decided that Rizal will
be executed by musketry, GovernorGeneral Camillo Polavieja confirmed
the sentence.”
What happened before the death of Rizal?
December 30, 1986(Luneta)…
“accounts exist that Rizal allegedly
retracted his Masonic ideals and his
writings and reconverted to Catholicism
following several hours of persuasion by
Jesuit priests”
Did Rizal Retract?
Rizal stated in his retraction…
“I abominate Masonry as the
enemy of the Church and reprobated
by the same Church”
(Rizal, “The Retraction Letter” 1996)
Did Rizal Retract?
Rizal did not retract…
“The letter of retraction is not in
keeping with Rizal’s character and mature
beliefs. The retraction story is a pious fraud”
-Senator Rafael Palma
Rafael Palma’s Analysis
ACCORDING TO PALMA’S ANALYSIS,
THE RETRACTION OF RIZAL IS A HEARSAY WITH
THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
• The document of retraction was kept secret
• Petitions were denied after the Rizal’s family asked
for the original or copy of the retraction document
as well as the marriage certificate with Josephine
Bracken
Rafael Palma’s Analysis
ACCORDING TO PALMA’S ANALYSIS,
THE RETRACTION OF RIZAL IS A HEARSAY WITH
THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
• Rizal‘s burial was kept secret.
• No masses were held or funeral held by the
Catholics on the death of Rizal.
• He was not buried in the catholic cemetery in Paco.
Rafael Palma’s Analysis
ACCORDING TO PALMA’S ANALYSIS,
THE RETRACTION OF RIZAL IS A HEARSAY WITH
THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
• The entry of in the book burials of the interment
of Rizal‘s body is not made on the page with those
buried on December 30, 1896.
• There was no moral motive for the conversion.
Retraction of Rizal
Rizal did not retract…
“Analysis of Palma shows that Rizal’s
retraction was a pious fraud and a hearsay.
Rizal loves his country and is willing to die for
it. His bravery that cost him his life gave the
Filipinos the freedom that we now have”
“He is a hero worth remembering”
Group 3
Thank You!