In Sunny Spain

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In Sunny Spain (1882-1885) After finishing the 4th year of medical course In the University of Sto. Tomas, Jose Rizal being disgusted with the antiquated method of instruction in this Dominican-owned university and the racial prejudice of Dominican professors against Filipino students, decided to complete his studies to Spain was a constitutional monarchy under a written constitution which granted human rights to the people, particularly freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom assembly. Aside from this ostensible reason, he had another reason, which was more important than merely completing his studies in Spain this was his “secret mission”. Rizal’s Secret Mission -Aside from completing his studies in Spain, Rizal has his “secret mission”—was to observe keenly the life and culture, languages and customs, industries and commerce, and government and laws of the European nations in order to prepare himself in the mighty task of liberating his oppressed people from Spanish tyranny This Rizalian secret mission was likewise disclosed by Paciano in his letter to his younger brother dated Manila, May 20, 1892 -Rizal’s departure for Spain was kept secret to avoid detection by the Spanish authorities and the friars Secret Departure for Spain Rizal’s departure for Spain was kept secret to avoid detection by the Spanish authorities and the friars. Even his own parents did not know. Before his secret he wrote a farewell letter for his beloved parents and another one for his sweet heart Leonor Rivera-both delivered shortly after he sailed away. On May 3, 1882, Rizal departed on board the Spanish steamer Salvadora bound for Singapore. With tears in his eyes and gloom in his heart, he gazed at the receding skyline of Manila SINGAPORE • Donato Lecha- the ship captain from Asturias, Spain befriended Rizal -Rizal described him as an affable man, “much more
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