José Rizal's farm
[1] When Dr. Jose Rizal reported to Dapitan in Mindanao from 1892 to 1896 by the Spanish government, aside from spending some time in teaching the town folks, he also engaged in medical practice through which he was able to cure the eye ailment of Calixto Carreon.Dr. Rizal accepted Calixto's offer, but insisted on a payment of ₱200, which he had won in a lottery organized by the Spanish.After several years, Trinidad passed the farm's management to Fernando Eguía, one of Dr. Rizal's students.A marker was installed in the area by the National Historical Institute (NHI) which states that Trinidad sold the land to Crisostomo Eguía Sr., son of Fernando.At present days, the farm is under the care of the children of Crisostomo Eguia Sr. On a positive note, Director Mary June Bugante of the Department of Tourism Region 9 said her office is constantly in touch with Eguia Family to encourage them to transform the farm into a duly recognized tourist destination.