this infamy has garnered widespread violent reactions and remonstrations by people who were appalled at this monumental faux pas. According to the NHI’s chief apologist, NHI head and allegedly the main culprit behind the disgusting decision- Ambeth Ocampo (I was a fan of Ocampo before) said in his column- “the green hues are meant to honor the memory of the Rizal family and their way of life.”So if Jose Rizal’s last name happened to be “Arco Iris” which is Spanish for rainbow- is the National Historical Institute going to paint the house into an icon for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) movement? Upon speaking to the curator, the NHI is now reconsidering to repaint the house to its original color.
We will have to wait and see about that. As a tip, do not schedule your trips to the Rizal Shrine around December when preparations are rife for Rizal Day celebrations on 30 December as chances are the shrine would be closed off to visitors. The Shrine is open Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30 am to 12:00 nn and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Entrance is Free. Cameras are allowed.
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