To pay homage to Dr. Pio Valenzuela (b.July 11, 1869-d.April 6, 1956) on his 144th birth anniversary, One Valenzuela decided to read the book of Isabelo T. Crisostomo entitled "Dr. Pio Valenzuela: Misunderstood Patriot" published in 2001.
There is much more to Valenzuela than just a name of our city. |
“He [Dr. Pio Valenzuela] left a
legacy of integrity and patriotism. He was a patriot of the first order who risked
his life and future by joining the Katipunan when still a senior medical
student and earned his medical degree and license while waging revolution
against the Spanish government. His sacrifices for the Katipunan and the 1896
Revolution were immeasurable.
He was a tireless organizer and
recruiter of the Katipunan and official of the society. He initiated and
published the Kalayaan and served as Bonifacio’s special emissary to Rizal in
Dapitan. He was a prison doctor who ministered to his sick fellow prisoners and
a committed nationalist who not only fought the Spaniards but also refused to
sign a pledge of cooperation with the United States as a condition for his
release from prison. He was an upright and incorruptible politician, a devoted
and provident husband and father to seven children, and a generous and selfless
public health officer and country doctor.” pp.261-262., Dr. Pio Valenzuela:
Misunderstood Patriot
Happy 144th birth anniversary, Dr. Pio! May your deeds remind us always to be exemplary Valenzuelanos.
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