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The Josè Rizal Library

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  • Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 8 - Recollections

    June 30, 2026 · 12 min

    In which the young Ibarra traverses the bustling streets of Manila by daylight, his senses awakened by the vivid scenes of city life, from the clatter of carriages and the labour of chained convicts to the distant aroma of tobacco and the…

  • Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 7 - An Idyl on an Azotea

    June 28, 2026 · 21 min

    In which the tender emotions of youthful affection and the weight of impending departure intertwine gently upon the azotea, where two kindred souls converse in murmurs that evoke the sweetness of remembered childhood and the stirring…

  • Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 6 - Capitan Tiago

    June 26, 2026 · 29 min

    In which we are introduced to the prosperous and devout Capitan Tiago, a man whose wealth and piety intertwine with his social standing and religious observances, amidst a backdrop of images, rituals, and rivalries that colour his life…

  • Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 5 - A Star in a Dark Night

    June 24, 2026 · 6 min

    In which the young Ibarra, immersed in solemn reflection, gazes upon the lively celebrations across the river, unaware of the haunting presence of his ailing father confined behind iron bars. Meanwhile, a pale Franciscan friar keeps a…

  • Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 4 - Heretic and Filibuster

    June 22, 2026 · 17 min

    In which the young Ibarra returns to the unchanging streets of Manila only to learn from an old lieutenant the tragic and unjust fate of his esteemed father, a man beset by envy and false accusations in a land where honour is oft…

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  • Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 3 - The Dinner

    June 20, 2026 · 12 min

    In which a convivial assembly of varied personages convenes around a sumptuous repast, where delicate social graces mingle uneasily with undercurrents of faction and wit, revealing the subtle hierarchies and familiar frictions that govern…

  • Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 2 - Crisostomo Ibarra

    June 18, 2026 · 8 min

    In which a young man, recently returned from foreign lands and clad in mourning, presents himself to his countrymen and encounters both warm greetings and cold stares at a social gathering. Through delicate conversation and observant…

  • Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Chapter 1 - A Social Gathering

    June 16, 2026 · 29 min

    In which a grand dinner at Capitan Tiago’s home serves as a microcosm of Manila’s social milieu, revealing the peculiar decorum and subtle tensions among its assembled guests. Amongst lively conversations and spirited disputes, the…

  • Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Translator's Introduction, part 4

    June 14, 2026 · 10 min

    In which the sombre stillness of a tropical dawn frames the solemn execution of a solitary Filipino, staged under the wary gaze of colonial powers and witnessed by a city caught between reverence and revelry. The unfolding events reveal…

  • Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Translator's Introduction, part 3

    June 12, 2026 · 26 min

    In which the fervent spirit of youthful rebellion ignites beneath the shadows of a repressive regime, as secret societies weave their mystic oaths and designs for liberty amid the tragic clash of loyalty and upheaval. Meanwhile, the…

  • Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Translator's Introduction, part 2

    June 10, 2026 · 38 min

    In which a reflective portrait is painted of the Philippines under the heavy hand of ecclesiastical dominion, tracing the early life and noble education of a young man whose gentle spirit and keen intellect would stir the slumbering…

  • Noli Me Tangere: The Social Cancer Translator's Introduction, part 1

    June 8, 2026 · 46 min

    In which the historical narrative unfolds the rise and eventual stagnation of religious orders in the Philippines, tracing their early heroic missionary work and gradual descent into corruption and dominion over native life. Amidst the…

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About the show

The Josè Rizal Library invites the listener to enter the pages of a nation’s awakening. Here are the works of José Rizal read in full: words born of love for country, sorrow for injustice, and faith in the power of truth. In these books, the oppressed are given voice, the proud are summoned to conscience, and the Filipino spirit is called to remember its dignity. May each chapter be not only heard, but pondered; not only enjoyed, but carried like a quiet flame.