How did rizal and bracken meet?

José Rizal met Josephine Bracken in 1895 when she came to the Philippines with her father, who was seeking treatment for an eye condition. They encountered each other in Calamba, where Rizal was staying. Their relationship blossomed, and Bracken became a significant figure in Rizal's life, eventually becoming his common-law wife. Their union was marked by both romance and a shared commitment to Rizal's reformist ideals.