Rizal and Relics

HAPPY 150th BIRTHDAY ! ! !

José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda  

(June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896)

The Royal and Pontifical University of the Philippines, The University of Santo Tomas’ Faculty of Medicine’s record of Jose Rizal with a grade of Aprovado.  The grades were Notable (Excellent), Sobresaliente (Very Good), Aprovado (Passed) and Reprovado (Failed).

Noli Me Tangere Primera Edicion.  The photo above was one of the firsts.

University of Santo Tomas: The Royal – Pontifical – Catholic University of the Philippines

University of Santo Tomas’ complete name is:

“The Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas,

The Catholic University of the Philippines”

(Spanish: A La Real y Pontificia Universidad de Santo Tomás de Aquino

Universidad Católica de Filipinas)

It was given the title “Royal” by King Charles III of Spain on 1785;   “Pontifical” by Pope Leo XIII on 1902 in his constitution, Quae Mari Sinico, and the appellative “The Catholic  University of the Philippines” by Pope Pius XII on 1947.

Big Flower @ Dangwa

Roses @ Dangwa

Colors of Dangwa

After an idle but stressful day in UST, a walk in Dangwa is very refreshing.  The flowers were, as if, performing for me!  I was helplessly smiling.  Before I realize, I was already taking pictures not minding the snatchers around.   I was simply arrested by their beauty and ultra-positive energy.

I took a lot of pictures.  These are just the first ones.

Also, may you can help me name them?  I was simply enjoying the sight, I forgot what the florists told me.

WANGing around UST

Comments on youtube:

matagal nang pinaguusapan sa UST yan, walang makasagot. haha

sus naman oh thats easy balik tarin mo yung picture makikita mo yung sagot.

Maybe you know the answer. Enjoy!