Answer:
Jose's real last name, Mercado, during those times was a hot name, targeted by the Spaniards. He changed his surname to protect his identity. So he just used his middle name, Rizal, instead, which was considered as illustrado during the Spanish time and entails the benefits a Spaniard can get.
In this regard, what is the meaning of protacio?
his profession ( ophthalmologist ) Jose - its San Jose 's festival season when he 's born ( it came from San Jose ) Protacio - It came from their calendar ( also a saint ) Rizal - means `` Ricial '' Mercado - means `` market '' Alonzo - came from his mother Realonda - came from his aunt ( ninang )
Why is Jose Rizal called Pepe?
Writer Felice Prudente Santa Maria's book, In Excelsis once explained why Rizal was called “Pepe”. According to her, “Saint Joseph was the putative (commonly accepted) father of Jesus Christ. In Spanish, the letter “P” is pronounced “peh” giving rise to the nickname Pepe for Jose.
I don't know some of it tho. I'm sorry
