CONSIDERED a renaissance man, Dr. Jose Rizal spent his life dabbling in different fields such as the sciences, visual arts, journalism and sports. However, it was his creative and timeless literary works that truly connected with his countrymen and changed the course of Philippine history.

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)'s Sentro Rizal wishes to highlight two artistic fields that our national hero specialized in: visual arts and literature. With the aim of urging the Filipino youth to reflect on the relevance of Rizal to the present time, Sentro Rizal is launching a digital arts contest for Overseas Filipino youth that will draw inspiration from Rizal's poems.