He was executed by the Spanish colonial government for the crime of rebellion after the Philippine Revolution, inspired in part by his writings, broke out. Though he was not actively involved in its planning or conduct, he ultimately approved of its goals which eventually led to Philippine independence.

What was the reason for arresting Dr Jose Rizal?

Upon his return to the Philippines in 1892, he was arrested by the Spanish government for being a subversive and for his reported involvement in the rebellion.

Why did Pio Valenzuela visit Rizal?

Pio Valenzuela. In June 1896, Valenzuela went to Dapitan to convince Rizal to support the revolution then being waged by the Katipunan, or the Kataas-taasan, Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK), a revolutionary group formed for the Philippines to gain independence from Spain.