History of the Philippines

1. Exile
in Dapitan
Prepared By:
Maylene M. Pitogo

3. BEGINNING OF EXILE IN
DAPITAN
Father Pablo Pastells
Father Antonio Obach
Rizal could only live at the Parish
Convent in the ff. conditions:
That Rizal’s publicity retract his errors
concerning religion, and make statements
that were clearly pro – Spanish and against
revolution.
That he performed the church rites and
make a general confession of his past life
That henceforth he conduct himself in an
exemplary manner as Spanish subject and
a man of religion.

4. “A Don Ricardo Carcinero”

6. Rizal – Pastells Debate on Religion
Father Pablo Pastells Dr. Jose Rizal
The debate started when
Pastells sent Rizal a book
by Sarda along with an
advice that Rizal should
desist from his majaderas
(foolishness) in viewing
religion from the
perspective of individual
judgement and self –
esteem.

7. The debate can be read in four (4) letters.
Rizal was bitter against the friars because they
commit abuses under the cloak of religion
Father Pastells tried to bring
back to Catholicism Rizal by
telling that human
intelligence is limited, thus
he needs the guidance of
God.

8. Behind the debate, Pastells
and Rizal were friends as
evidently pictured when:
1. Pastells gave Rizal copy
Imitacion de Cristo by Fr.
Thomas a Kempis
2. Rizal gave Pastells a bust
of St. Paul which he had
made Rizal continued to
hear mass and celebrate
religious events.

9. Rizal Challenges a Frenchman to
a Duel
Purchased many logs (some of the logs of
poor quality)
Rizal flared up in anger and confronted
Lardet and challenged him for a duel.
“My friend, you have not a Chinaman’s chance
in a fight with Rizal on a field of honor. Rizal is
an expert in martial arts particularly in fencing
and pistol shooting.”
Capt. Carcinero
Lardet then apologized
Mr. Juan Lardet

11. Rizal and Father Sanchez
• Rizal’s favorite teacher at the Ateneo de
Manila
• Only Spanish priest to defend Rizal’s Noli Me
Tangere in public
• Enjoyed the latters company and even assisted
rizal in beautifying the town plaza
• Manuscript entitled “Estudios Sobre La Lengua
Tagala”

12. Idyllic Life in Dapitan
• Built his house by the seashore of Talisay,
surounded by fruit trees
• Another house for his school boys and a
hospital for his patients

13. Rizal’s Encounter with Friar Spy
• The spy with the assumed name of
“Pablo Mercado” and posing as a relative
• Confidential courier of Rizal’s letter and
writings for the patriots in Manila
• Invited the unwanted visitor to stay at
his house
• Capt. Juan Sitges ordered the arrest of
Pablo Mercado

14. Rizal’s Encounter with Friar Spy
• Real name of “Pablo Mercado” was
Florencio Namanan forwarded the
transcripts of the investigation to Governor
General Blanco
• Rizal’s Letter to his brother – in – law,
Manuel T. Hidalgo, written in Dapitan,
December 20, 1893