The Oblation, created by Guillermo Tolentino inspired from the second stanza of Rizal’s “Mi Ultimo Adios,” was first erected on the old Padre Faura campus at the dedication ceremonies held on the National Heroes’ Day in 1935.

What is the color of oblation?

The color of the sculpture can be described as cool for it is color gray. The texture of the sculpture is defined as surface texture for it is a hard surface and is functional for an object.

What is Oblation made of?

The concrete sculpture painted to look like bronze, measures 3.5 meters in height, symbolizing the 333 years of Spanish rule in the Philippines.