JOSE RIZAL: A LEGACY OF NATIONALISM AND REFORM

José Rizal, a national hero, remains an enduring symbol of Filipino struggle for freedom and social reform. His novels, particularly "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo," served as powerful catalysts to awaken the sentiments of Filipinos and promote national identity. Through his subtle prose, Rizal illuminated the ills of colonial rule and s