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Rizal Shrine, Calamba
The Rizal family home in Calamba, Laguna is the birthplace of José Rizal. Originally demolished by Spanish authorities in 1890 after the family was evicted from their land lease, the house was later faithfully reconstructed and now stands as a national shrine. It holds original family furniture, personal artifacts, and a replica of the room where Rizal was born.
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Demolished in 1890
The Rizal family home was torn down by Spanish authorities after the family was forcibly evicted due to a dispute with Dominican friars over their land lease.
First teacher
Rizal's mother, Teodora Alonso, taught him to read at age 3 — she was his very first teacher, and he credited her as the greatest influence on his early life.
A gifted child
"Sa Aking mga Kabata," Rizal's first poem in Tagalog, was written when he was just 8 years old — foreshadowing his future literary genius.
Eleven siblings
Rizal was the seventh of eleven children. The Rizal family was one of the most prosperous in Calamba, known for their education and strong work ethic.
"I would like the Filipinos to be clever and resourceful, and to achieve this it is necessary that they be educated."
