Jose Rizal’s exile in Dapitan was not a period of idleness and despair, but a time of fruitful and meaningful service to his country and his fellowmen. My burning love for history and an ardent interest in the narrative left to us by Rizal fueled me to celebrate his multifaceted life as a teacher, physician, engineer, farmer, sculptor, painter, scientist, businessman, and most of all as a dear friend to all Dapitanons whom he had made acquaintances with during his four-year stay in Dapitan. His civic works which are profound in every corner of the city imbued an indelible ink in our history.

As we encapsulate ourselves in the value of true patriotism, it is my honor and great pride to invite you in my advocacy in magnifying the life of our national hero in Dapitan City. An exclusive tour for students, the VISITAMOS RIZAL is a tour package exemplifying my deep commitment in advocating, preserving, and upholding Rizal’s legacy through unbarring the gap between Rizal’s time and that of today’s youth— bringing their hearts closer to our nation’s history.

The VISITAMOS RIZAL Tour is not just about visiting historical sites— the shores and the bronze statue of Rizal at the Punto De Desembarco De Rizal en Dapitan, and his home in the city, the Rizal Shrine— it is an invitation to deeply know Rizal in Dapitan, breathe the same air he did, and feel the pulse of the community that echoed his actions and writings. The tour also challenges students to live by the vision of Jose Rizal, as in this tour, they will not merely be tourists, but they will also be apprentices who will develop a deeper understanding of their roles as present guardians of the nation’s heritage. It is an educational expedition that seeks to instill a sense of pride, nationalism, and the love for service, as Rizal did during his exile, in the hearts of the youth.

To make this tour more exciting, guests will experience Unlimited Fun in Dapitan (UnliFuDap)— given unlimited exploration from wondrous sites in the city. From round-trip ferry tickets or round-trip bus transfers, overnight room accommodation at Dakak Resort and Properties or GFL Suites, and lunch and dinner at Dakak Resort and properties or GFL Complex, the package offers them boundless thrills at Dapitan Historical Tour, a visit to Rizal Park, Glorious Fantasyland Theme Park with unlimited access to rides + Snow World + Colors of Fantasy Show + Parade of Lights and Colors, and Dakak Day Tour.

For as long as such inspiration continues to enkindle in the hearts of every Filipino to emulate his good deeds, I will incessantly promote the Rizalian life he has left in our shores and unravel the amazing stories which our folks have kept and treasured up to this time. It is worth a life’s work to continue to instill the life and works of the National Hero, Jose Rizal, in Dapitan and continue to inspire all generations of Filipinos. Come visit Dapitan and get closer to whom who believed in you as the hope of this nation.

Thank you for joining me in this vision.

Romeo G. Jalosjos
Chairman
Romgarjal Development Corporation