History
Rizal's Retraction: Introduction
This section presents contrasting views on the retraction by biographers of Rizal.The team deemed it proper to present the views in the exact words of the scholars so as to avoid misinterpretations.
Read on and judge for yourself whether Rizal retracted or not.
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U.S. President Bush, center, is accompanied by Mayor Lito Atienza, during a wreath laying ceremony at Rizal Monument in Manila, the Philippines, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003. President Bush will address the National Congress and meet with Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo before continuing with his Asia tour. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Philippine Marine honor guards stand at attention while US President George W. Bush pays his respects in front of the monument of Philippine national hero Jose Rizal during a wreath laying ceremony in Manila (AFP/Jay Directo)