Although Governor Taft suggested the Philippine Commission to choose a national hero, it was not he who appointed RIZAL to be the one.
It was further reported that “in the subsequent discussion in which the rival merits of the revolutionary heroes (Marcelo H. del Pilar, Graciano Lopez Jaena, Jose Rizal, General Antonio Luna, Emilio Jacinto, and Andres Bonifacio —O.) were considered, the final choice - now universally acclaimed a wise one — was Rizal. And so history was made.”- Free Press of December 28, 1946
It was not the Americans who chose Rizal as the National Hero but the Filipino members of the Civil Commission ( Pardo de Tavera, Legarda, and Luzuriaga ).
haha. although the Americans supported Rizal, still, they were not the ones who appointed him.
ReplyDeletesalamat sa info jude. haha. may answer nako ugma :DD
ReplyDeleteLOL! hahaha.. dili ipasa noh? kanang sa discussion lang?
ReplyDeleteana lang kasimple akong answer ugma kung pangutan-on ko. unsa pa bay i-explain lain. haha.
Salamat sa comment Ken.
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ReplyDeleteThe civil commision did have those people as members but it also had a numerous amount of american members. Please do more research so that you won't add confusion to the mind of the people who has internet access.
ReplyDeleteI understood I haven't added supporting details. I'm sorry for that. Thanks for your comment, anyway. :)
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