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A multifaceted intellectual and political activist, Jose Rizal was best known for his advocacy for reforms in the Philippines under Spanish colonizers and soul-stirring writings that inspired the Philippine revolution and eventually led to his execution.

Aside from being the epitome of greatness and nationalism, he was also famous for having a long list of old flames.

There are nine on record but not all of those relationships were serious.

But amidst the dalliances, Rizal championed women empowerment. This was evident in his essay, “To the Young Women of Malolos”, which emphasized that women must have the same opportunities given to men in terms of education.

As we commemorate today, June 19, Rizal’s 162nd birth anniversary, let’s take a glimpse of his romantic interests.

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First love never dies, they say – unless your first love is already engaged to be married.

Then you have to let it go. Such was the case of Rizal and Segun