A Glimpse of History: The Unveiling of the Dr. Jose Rizal Monument in Dumaguete City Pantawan
On a sunny day, under a clear blue sky, a significant moment in Dumaguete City's history unfolded as the community gathered to unveil the 8-foot statue of Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippines’ national hero. The monument, crafted from bronze and mounted on a granite pedestal, now stands proudly at the Pantawan People’s Park along Rizal Boulevard. Pure bronze Jose Rizal Statue in Pantawan Rizal People Park This occasion marked not just the unveiling of a statue but the culmination of a dream nearly six decades in the making. The Order of the Knights of Rizal in the Negros Oriental area had long envisioned this tribute to their national hero, hoping to honor Rizal's brief but memorable sojourn in Dumaguete in 1896. Thanks to the tireless efforts of civic leaders, including Mayor Felipe Antonio B. Remollo and Atty. Dio Remollo, this dream finally became a reality. The statue now faces Dapitan, a poignant reminder of the path Rizal took from his exile to his eventual journey back to...