The Second Homecoming

June 26, 1892 Rizal with Lucia arrived in the Philippines from Hongkong on board the boat Don Juan.

The Second Homecoming

1. To confer with Governor Despujol regarding his proposal on the Borneo colonization. 2. To establish the La Liga Filipina in the Philippines. 3. To prove to his detractors, particularly Eduardo de Lete, that the letter was wrong in accusing Rizal as coward.

La Liga Filipina
- a civic organization created by Dr. Jose Rizal in the house of Doroteo Ongjunco at Ilaya Street in Tondo Manila in July 3, 1892.

The following are the aims of La Liga Filipina as stated on its constitution: 1. To unite the whole archipelago into one compact, vigorous, and homogenous body 2. Mutual protection in every want and necessity 3. Defense against all violence and injustice 4. Encouragement of instruction, agriculture, and commerce 5. Study and application of reforms.

Motto: Unus Instar Omnium (One Like All)

July 6 1892 Rizal went to Malacanang to resume his series of interviews with governor general. The governor general showed him some printed leaflets entitled Pobres Frailes (Poor Friars). Rizal denied having those leaflets. Despite his denial and insistent demand for investigation. He was placed under arrest and escorted to Fort Santiago by Ramon Despujol the nephew and aide of Governor General. Rizal being arrested, La Liga Filipina become inactive.

Peaceful Life in Dapitan

In a latter to his friend, Ferdinand Blumentritt, on December 19, 1893, Rizal described his peaceful life in Dapitan. "I shall tell you how we lived here. I have three houses-one square, another hexagonal, and the third octagonal. All these houses are made of bamboo, wood, and nipa. I live in the square house, together with my mother, my sister, Trinidad, and my nephew. In the octagonal house live some young boys who are my pupils. The hexagonal house is my barn where I keep my chickens. "From my house, I hear the murmur of a clear brook which comes from the high rocks. I see the seashore where I keep two boats, which are called barotos here. "I have many fruit trees, such as mangoes, lanzones, guayabanos, baluno, nangka, etc. I have rabbits, dogs, cats, and other animals. "I rise early in the morning-at five-visit my plants, feed the chickens, awaken my people, and prepare our breakfast. At halfpast seven, we eat our breakfast, which consists of tea, bread, cheese, sweets, and other things. "After breakfast, I treat the poor patients who come to my house. Then I dress and go to Dapitan in my baroto. I am busy the whole morning, attending to my patients in town. "At noon, I return home to Talisay for lunch. Then, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., I am busy as a teacher. I teach the young boys.

"I spend the rest of the afternoon in farming. My pupils help me in watering the plants, pruning the fruits, and planting many kinds of trees. We stop at 6:00 p.m. for the Angelus "I spend the night reading and writing.

Final Glance Abroad

September 2, 1896 Aboard the steamer, Isla de Panay, Rizal left Manila for Spain. September 30, while Isla de Panay was on its voyage along the Mediterranean Sea A telegraphic message was received by Captain A. Alemany, the ship skipper, ordering him to arrest and confine Jose Rizal in his cabin until they arrive in Barcelona on the 3rd of October Early morning of October 6 Rizal was transferred to Montjuich Castle where he was visited by Eulogio Despujol who was then the military Commander of Catalua. By 8 o'clock in the evening, aboard the steamer Colon, Rizal left Barcelona for Manila. November 3 Colon arrived in Manila Jose Rizal, under heavy security, was brought immediately to Fort Santiago. During his stay, Spanish authorities were searching for evidences against him. In fact, Filipinos who had been recognized at his side were brutally tortured to implicate him. Some of them were as follows: Deodato Arellano, Dr. Pio Valenzuela, Moises Salvador, Jose Dizon, Domingo Franco and Timoteo Paez. Even his only brother, Paciano was arrested and inflicted with pains which the latter endured for his younger brother's sake.

He wrote a letter to Doa Teodora Alonzo telling her that his task required strength and dedication, and if he died, at least he had done something good for mankind.

Maglalaho akong lubusan . . . Papanaw ako ng hindi masisilayan ang pagmamadaling-araw sa aking bayan. Kayong makasasaksi sa pagpitak ng umaga, batiin ninyo ang liwanag at huwag ninyong kalimutan ang mga nalugmok sa nagdaang karimlan! - Dr. Jose Rizal

December 30, 1896

Martyrdom
Refers to Jose Rizals act of coming back to the country knowing full well he could be killed. Significance of this martyrdom His death sparked open rebellion, that finally ended Spanish rule in the country.

12th day of June 1898