Retractions of Rizal

and Cry of
Balintawak or Pugad
Lawin
Presented by :
Group 2
 Members of
Group
Sheila Lilian Jean
Arroyo Factoleri Ocso
n Hazel n
Micko
Aurelio Guiana
n
 • What is
Retractions?
> Retraction refers to the act of withdrawing or
taking back a statement, belief, or opinion that
was previously expressed. It is a form of public or
formal acknowledgment that the original
statement was incorrect, misleading, or no longer
valid.
 The Retractions
of Rizal
> As we all know Jose Rizal is one of our Philippine
History that made a great contribution to our country
especially in the coming of the Philippine Revolution.
Rizal is known for his nationalism and he is against the
leadership and influence of the Spaniards. He wrote two
novels, "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo",
against the injustices done by the Spaniards in the
Philippines.
 The Retractions
of Rizal
> In Philippine history, one of the most controversial
topics is the supposed retraction of Jose Rizal, which
concerned his return to the Catholic Faith and everything
related to it, including his marriage to Josephine Bracken.
Roman Catholic defenders said that a certain point was
true, while opponents of retractions stated that it was
false. Despite their claims, handwriting experts have been
long since determined that the retraction paper is
authentic. The question is whether Rizal retracted or not.
 Jose Rizal's
I declare myself a Catholic and in this religion in which I was born and

Letter
educated I wish to live and die.

I retract with all my heart whatever in my words, writings, publications and

conduct has been contrary to my character as son of the Catholic Church. I
believe and I confess whatever she teaches and I submit whatever she
demand. I abominate Masonry, as the enemy which is of the Church, and as a
society prohibited by the Church. The Diocesan Prelate may, as the Superior
Ecclesiastical Authority, make public this spontaneous manifestation of mine
in order to repair the scandal which may acts may have caused and so that
God and people may pardon me.

- ( Manila, 29 of December of 1896)

 Reasons for
Retractions:
(1) To save his family and town from further
persecution.
(2) To give Josephine a legal status as his
wife.
(3) To secure reforms from the Spanish
government.
(4) To help the church cut away from the disease
which harmed him.
 Significance of
Rizal's Retractions
One of Rizal’s notable characteristics is his sense of nationalism that
endured all throughout his life. He is against the Spaniards’ rule and
he will do anything to make sure that all Filipinos will share the same
thought. With that, the Filipinos will establish their own sense of
nationalism and will most probably take on the same side against the
Spaniards. Even if Rizal was suffering from a lot of emotional
tragedies, he was still focused on sacrificing himself for the nation.
> THERE ARE FOUR
VERSIONS OF RIZAL'S
RETRACTIONS
(1) The first version appeared on La Voz Española and
Diaro de Manila on the day Rizal died.
(2) The second version appeared on La Juventud,
from a writer named Fr. Balaguer.
> THERE ARE FOUR
VERSIONS OF RIZAL'S
RETRACTIONS
(3) The third version, which is the “original”
text, was discovered by Fr. Manuel Garcia,
C.M.
(4) Lastly, the fourth version appeared on El
Imparcial a day after Rizal’s death.
Did Jose Rizal
Retract?
> No, Rizal did not retract. Although there
were many opinions and evidences presented
by various authors as to whether Rizal did or
did not retract. Nonetheless, until now there
is no proof or any justification to end the
debate.
> The following assertions bring about the
testimonies that Rizal did not retract
before his execution.
1. The copy of the retraction paper that was allegedly
signed by Rizal that was even kept secret and was only
published in newspapers.

2. When Rizal’s family requested for the

original copy, it was said that it was lost.
> Why is Rizal's
Retractions
Important?
> If the noblest of all Filipinos can betray his
own cause, it renders useless all his writings and
great deeds. It also cast doubt on the character
and honor of the rest of us Filipinos. If today,
many of us have no faith in our own people, it is
because of frauds like this.
 CRY OF
BALINTAWA
K OR PUGAD
LAWIN
 > How did it
start?
> The Philippine Revolution of 1896
began. The Cry of Balintawak was an
important event for the Filipinos that
mark the beginning the rebellion of the
Filipinos against the Spanish colonial
government. This event serves as the
colonie's struggles for independence
against the colonizers. However, there are
uncertainties and controversies as to
where and when the cry of balintawak
• WHAT ARE THE SIGNIFICANT
EVENTS IN THE FIRST CRY?
1. Tearing up of community 2. Patriotic shouts such as
tax certificates "Viva La Independencia
- The tearing up of community Filipina"
tax certificates (cedulas - The shouts for "Viva La
personales) symbolizes the Independencia Filipina" or
termination of Katipunero's "Long Live Philippine
loyalty to Spanish Regime. Independence was to express
the goal of their secret
society.
When and Where
Did Happen?
> It is surprising that there are different versions on the
dates for the first cry of the revolution as well as the
venue. This controversy up to this time remains unsolved.
It is believed that the so-called Cry took place in
Balintawak; but others would say that it really happened
in Pugad Lawin. Nevertheless, there are different versions
to consider in knowing the real date and place of the Cry.
BACKGRO
UND OF
THE
AUTHORS
 - A Filipino physician and revolutionary leader.
- He was born on July 11, 1869, in Polo, Bulacan, which is
now Valenzuela City.
- At the age of 23, he joined the society of Katipunan, a
movement that sought the independence of the Philippines.

> In his first version he told that the

prime staging point of the cry was in
Balintawak on Wednesday of August
• Pio Valenzuela’s 26 1896.
Controversial “Cry of
Pugad Lawin” (August > Second Version: Pugad Lawin on
23, 1896)
August 23, 2023.
 - He was born on July 25, 1872, in Imus, Cavite.
- He was known as "Kidlat ng Apoy" (Lightning of
Fire) - He was a revolutionary general and a founder
and honorary president of the first directorate of the
Nacionalista Party in the Philippines.

> In his account, the first cry

happened on August 24, 1896 at
• Santiago Alvarez's Bahay Toro, Quezon City.
"The Cry of Bahay
Toro" (August 24,
1896)
 - She was born on May 9, 1875, in
Caloocan, Philippines.
- The "Lakambini of the Katipunan"
- She was the wife of Andres Bonifacio.
- The keeper of the secret documents of the
katipunan.

> In her account, the first cry

• Gregoria De Jesus' happened near Caloocan on August
Version of "The First 25,1896.
Cry" (August 25,
1896)
 - He designated to build the KKK in
Katipunan. - He also served as a general in
the
Philippine-American War.
- Childhood friend of Andres Bonifacio.

> First Version: August 26, 1896 ("Sunday Tribune, first

decade of American Occupation")
> Second Version: August 23, 1896 ("Bagong Buhay")
• Guillermo > Changed Back on August 26, 1896 by his
granddaughter Soledad Buehler-Borromeo.
Masangkay’s The
“Cry of Balintawak”
 ARGUMENTS
THE FIRST CRY OF
PUGAD LAWIN VS.
THE FIRST CRY OF
BALINTAWAK
 EVIDEN
(The First Cry of Pugad
- DR. PIO
CES
VALENZUELA
Lawim) was
eyewitness who accounted that
the only
the cry
happened
TEODOROin pugad lawin. "REVOLT OF THE
AGONCILLO
MASSES" (1956)
- Agoncillo used his considerable influenced and
campaigned to changed the date and venue of the first
cry to: Pugad Lawin, August 23,1896.
 EVIDEN
(The First Cry of Pugad
CES Macapagal ordered that
Lawim)
- In 1963, president
the cry of Balintawak shall be called Cry of
Pugad Lawin. And it should be celebrated on
August 23 instead of August 26.
 EVIDEN
(The First Cry of
- Guillermo
CES
Balintawak
Masangkay is considered an eyewitness of
the Cry of Balintawak because he was present during
the historic event. The Cry of Balintawak, also known
as the Cry of Pugad Lawin, marked the beginning of the
Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. It
took place on August 23, 1896, in Balintawak, now part
of Caloocan City, Philippines.
 EVIDEN
(The First Cry of
CES
Balintawak
- Guillermo Masangkay, as one of the original members of the
Katipunan, was actively involved in the revolutionary activities. He
was present during the gathering in Balintawak, where the Katipunan
leaders, including Andres Bonifacio, tore their cedulas or residence
certificates as a sign of defiance against Spanish authority. This act
symbolized the call for Filipinos to rise up and fight for their
independence.
Than
k
You!