José Rizal was a prolific writer from a young age who made major contributions to the Philippine propaganda movement through his writings. Some of his most important works included his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, which helped develop Filipino national consciousness. On the eve of his execution, Rizal wrote his famous poem "Mi Ultimo Adios" to bid farewell to his country, family, and friends. The poem expressed his willingness to die for the Philippine motherland.