JOSé RIZAL: A LEGACY OF NATIONALISM AND REFORM

José Rizal, a visionary leader, remains an enduring symbol of Filipino struggle for freedom and social reform. His literary works, particularly "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo," served as powerful tools to awaken the awareness of Filipinos and champion national identity. Through his subtle prose, Rizal highlighted the ills of colonial rul