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 Jose Rizal is considered the face of the Philippines because his life and writings brought about the national identity of the Filipino people. Jose Rizal’s greatest contribution to the Philippine society was not done through armed struggle but through his written words and his peaceful fight against the abuse of the Spanish government.  During that time when Filipinos were perceived as inferior beings, Jose Rizal was able to show that through education and moral strength, oppression and division can be overcome. Rizal was able to address the injustices of Spanish colonization through his writings under the titles "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo." Rizal was able to open the eyes of the Filipino people to the fact of colonial injustices. His message was more on reform, truth, and dignity than on violence; hence, his writings remain influential until today. Rizal’s advocacy for education was a significant contribution to Philippine society as a whole. Rizal b...

 Home was full of joy during the Christmas season with all the merriment and laughter we shared. The simple activities we engaged in to mark the festival – decorating the house, preparing the meals, and giving gifts – were all like sweet reminders to us that it's a fact: it's the presence of love among the members of the family that matters during the Christmas season. These moments were definitely like the making of memory, which was very real and lasting. Being at home also allowed us to think about what Christmas is really about: love, kindness, and gratitude. Of course, we got to enjoy the experience of the season slowly and at our own pace even if we had the option to go out. The feeling of being in our own home combined with all the interactions of high importance made this Christmas event extremely valuable and satisfying for me. In the end, our humble celebration proved that Christmas is not really about the tourist attractions and grand celebrations, but about spending...