Rizal

American

[ree-sahl] / riˈsɑl /

noun

José 1861–96, Philippine patriot, novelist, poet, and physician.

Rizal ¹ British

/ riˈθal /

noun

another name for Pasay

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Rizal ² British

/ riˈθal /

noun

Jose (xoˈse). 1861–96, Philippine nationalist, executed by the Spanish during the Philippine revolution of 1896

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"If the trash keeps piling up higher, the garbage from the top will slide down again," resident Muhammad Rizal told AFP.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

The Philippine Navy's guided-missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal and the US Navy Alrleigh Burke-class guided missile-destroyer USS Ralph Johnson participated in the joint sail, during which ships practice manoeuvring near other vessels.

From Reuters • Sep. 4, 2023

Officials said it remained unclear how many people were aboard the M/B Princess Aya, which capsized Thursday in Laguna de Bay in Rizal province east of Manila.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2023

The Philippines has turned to China to help fund a huge dam to meet the rising demand for water in Metro Manila, Rizal and Quezon.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2023

A few seats forward Rizal is wondering if gym socks can grow mold.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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