Buhay at Mga Ginawâ ni Dr. José Rizal

This listening experience offers a concise portrait of the young José Rizal, from his birth in Calamba on June 19, 1861 to the formative years that shaped his character. Listeners hear about his large, devoted family, the encouragement of his parents Francisco and Teodora, and the early lessons in reading and language that set him apart. The narrative follows his baptism, his first encounters with Spanish clergy, and his move to Manila to attend the Ateneo Municipal, where Jesuit teachers introduced him to a broader world of ideas.

Interwoven with vivid illustrations, the account reveals how the young scholar absorbed the contradictions of colonial rule and the stories of martyrs like priests Burgos and Zamora, fueling his growing sense of justice. By focusing on Rizal’s childhood curiosity, family values, and early education, the audio memoir paints a picture of the man who would later become a national hero, while remaining tightly anchored in the intimate moments that defined his early life.