José Rizal
JOURNALIST
I am a skilled writer and social change advocate with a strong history
of using stories to make a positive difference. My research, writing,
and communication abilities make me valuable for organizations
seeking to create lasting societal impact.
09061219566
jprizal@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Calamba, Laguna, Philippines 4028 1892–1896: Published works such as "Mi Último Adiós and
"Manifesto a Algunos Filipinos.”
Reflections on patriotism, sacrifice, and his
EDUCATION
unwavering hope for Filipino independence.
PRIMARY EDUCATION
1891: published a second novel, El Filibusterismo
1869–1871: Calamba, Laguna, Philippines
A critique of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines.
Private tutoring in reading, writing, and
1889–1892: wrote essays and articles for La Solidaridad.
arithmetic.
Advocated for reforms and Filipino rights and
1870–1871: Colegio de San Juan de Letran
contributed to other European publications.
(Manila, Philippines)
1887: published a first novel, Noli Me Tangere.
Preparatory courses for secondary
Exposed the social injustices under Spanish
education.
colonialism and the abuses of the clergy in the
SECONDARY EDUCATION Philippines.
1872–1877: Ateneo Municipal de Manila 1885–1887: Ophthalmologist (Heidelberg, Germany;
(Manila, Philippines) Paris, France)
Bachelor of Arts Practiced ophthalmology in Europe after completing
TERTIARY EDUCATION advanced studies, treating patients and refining his
medical skills.
1884–1885: Universidad Central de Madrid
1882–1884: Freelance Writer (Philippine and European
(Madrid, Spain)
Publications)
Licentiate in Medicine; Philosophy and
Wrote articles for various publications, criticizing
Letters
colonial abuses in the Philippines and calling for
1884–1885: Academy of Fine Arts of San
reforms.
Fernando (Madrid, Spain)
Fine Arts (painting and sculpture)
ACTIVITIES
1885–1886: University of Heidelberg
Member of:
(Heidelberg, Germany)
La Liga Filipina (1892)
Ophthalmology
Propaganda Movement (1880s–1890s)
1886: University of Leipzig (Leipzig, La Solidaridad (1889–1895)
Germany) Freemasonry (1884–1886)
Philosophy and History Circulo Hispano-Filipino (1882)
1886: University of Paris (Paris, France) Ateneo Municipal de Manila (1872–1877)
Ophthalmology