The National Historical Commission of the Philippines in cooperation with Kababaihang Rizalista, Calamba will hold a discussion entitled, Rizal Talk: “The Last Days of Jose Rizal through the Eyes of a Descendant” by Mr. Victor Ver Reyes, a descendant of Saturnina Rizal- Hidalgo on 11 June 2016, Saturday at 9:00 am at the Museo ni Jose Rizal, Calamba. Mr. Reyes will talk about the last days of Dr. Jose Rizal, focusing on the valedictory poem “Mi Ultimo Adios” and how it influenced the Americans to grant a measure of autonomy to Filipinos through Philippine Organic Act of 1902.
Interested participants may contact us through telephone/ mobile numbers (049) 834- 1599; (0917) 656-04157 and e-mail museonijoserizalcalamba@gmail.com.
The Museo ni Jose Rizal Calamba is administered by the NHCP, the national government agency mandated to promote Philippine history through its museums, research and publication, and preserve the nation’s historical heritage through conservation and the marking of historic sites and structures.