Majesthy L. Castillo BSEd – II December 26 1896 December 29, 1896, at 6 a.m. December 29, 1896, at 7:00 am. December 30, 1896, at 7am. ITENERARY OF RIZAL The military court tried Jose Rizal and later found him guilty of rebellion, sedition, and conspiracy. Capt. Rafael Dominguez read before Rizal his death sentence. His execution was scheduled the following day. Rizal was transferred to his death cell in Fort Santiago. At Luneta, Manila, the 35-year-old patriot was shot in the back by a firing squad. He hesitated, turned halfway around to face his executioners, and fell on his back to face the Philippine sun.