LEGAL Basis Why Filipino Students are Required to Study the Life and Works of Rizal? = Republic Act 1425 Known as Rizal Law An act to include in the curriculum of all public and private Schools, Colleges and Universities courses on the Life Works and Writings of JOSE RIZAL, particularly his novels NOLI ME TANGERE and EL FILIBUSTERISMO, Authorizing the Printing and Distribution Thereof, and for Other Purposes. = The Law basically provides the following: 1. Requirement for students in the colleges and universities to study the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal; (Section 1) Requirement for the colleges and universities to have sufficient and unexpurgated copies of 2. Rizal’s works and writings especially his novels Noli Me Tangere and E| Filibusteresmo in their respective libraries; (Section 2) 3. Translation and publication of Rizal’s works to English and other dialects of the Philippines in cheap editions and distribution of his works through the Purok organizations; (Section 3) 4. Stipulation that the discussion of Rizal's idea does not violate the state’s prohibition of discussion of religious beliefs in the country's public learning institutions; (Section 4) and 5, The appropriation of the sum of 300,000 for the publication of popular and cheap editions of Rizal's works. (Section 5) = Senator Claro M. Recto The Main Proponent of the Rizal Bill. He was dubbed a communist and anti-Catholic. ™ Jose P. Laurel Jose P. Laurel, then senator who co-wrote the law, explained that since Jose Rizal was the founder of the country’s nationalism and had significantly contributed to the current condition of the nation, it is only right that Filipinos, especially the youth, know about and learn to imbibe the great ideals for which the hero died. ® Rizal Law aims to accomplish the following goals: 1, To rededicate the lives of youth to the ideals of freedom and nationalism, for which our heroes lived and died. 2. To pay tribute to our national hero for devoting his life and works in shaping the Filipino character. 3. To gain an inspiring source of patriotism through the study of Rizal's life, works, and writings. © President Fidel V. RamosIn 1994, through Memorandum Order No. 247, directed the Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports and the Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education to fully implement the RA 1425. In 1995, CHED Memorandum No. 3 was issued enforcing strict compliance to Memorandum Order No. 247, = Republic Act No. 229 Is an act prohibiting cockfighting, horse racing, and jai-alai on the thirtieth day of December of each year and to create a committee to take charge of the proper celebration of Rizal day in every municipality and chartered city, and for other purposes. = The Importance of Studying Rizal 1. Provides insights on how to deal with current problems, 2. It helps us understand better ourselves as Filipinos. 3. It teaches nationalism and patriotism. 4. It provides various essential life lessons. 5. It helps in developing logical and critical thinking. Rizal can serve as @ worthwhile model and inspiration to every Filipino, 7. The subject is arrich source of entertaining narratives "REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1425 AN ACT TO INCLUDE IN THE CURRICULA OF ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES COURSES ON THE LIFE, WORKS AND WRITINGS OF JOSE RIZAL, PARTICULARLY HIS NOVELS NOLI ME TANGERE AND EL FILIBUSTERISMO, AUTHORIZING THE PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS, today, more than any other period of our history, there is a need for a re-dedication to the ideals of freedom and nationalism for which our heroes lived and died; Particularly the national hero and patriot, Jose Rizal, we WHEREAS, it is meet that in honoring them, lave shaped the national Femember with special fondness and devotion their lives and works that h: character; WHEREAS, the life, works and writing of Jose Rizal, particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and E| Filibusterismo, are a constant and inspiring source of patriotism with which the minds of the youth, especially during their formative and decisive years in school, should be suffused; WHEREAS, all educational institutions are under the Supervision of, and subject to regulation by the State, and all schools are enjoined to develop moral character, personal discipline, civic conscience and to teach the duties of citizenship; Now, therefore, SECTION 1. Courses on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his novel Noli Me Tangere and E| Filibusterismo, shall be included in the curricula of all schools, colleges and universities, public orivate: Provided, That in the collegiate courses, the original or unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me ‘angere and El Filibusterismo or their English translation shall be used as basic texts. SECTION 2. It shall be obligatory on all schools, colleges and universities to keep in their libraries an adequate number of copies of the original and unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as well as of Rizal's other works and biography. The said unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo or their translations in English as well as other writings of Rizal shall be included in the list of approved books for required reading in all public or private schools, colleges and universities. SECTION 3. The Board of National Education shall cause the translation of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as well as other writings of Jose Rizal into English, Tagalog and the principal Philippine dialects; cause them to be printed in cheap, popular editions; and cause them to be distributed, free of charge, to persons desiring to read them, through the Purok organizations and Barrio Councils throughout the country. SECTION 4. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as arnendment or repealing section nine hundred twenty-seven of the Administrative Code, prohibiting the discussion of religious doctrines by public school teachers and other person engaged in any public school. SECTION 5. The sum of three hundred thousand pesos is hereby authorized to be appropriated out of any fund not otherwise appropriated in the National Treasury to carry out the purposes of this Act. SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Approved: June 12, 1956 Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 52, No. 6, p. 2971 in June 1956. Source: CDAsiaChapter 1 (Advent of A National Hero) Dr. Jose Rizal 1s @ unique example of a many-splendored genius. A man of incredible intellectual power and ‘amazing artistic talent. Endowed by God with versatile gifts, ranked with the world's geniuses. He excelled at anything that he put his mind to. Physician (medical doctor) Poet (writes poetry) Dramatist (writes plays/dramas) Essayist (writer of essays) Novelist (writes novels) Historian (studies or writes about history) Architect (designs building, guides a plan or project) Painter (artist who paints) Sculptor (makes sculptures) ~ molding clay, stones, metals/carving Educator (teacher) Linguist (speaks several languages) ‘Musician (writes/sings/plays music) Naturalist (studies plants and animals) Ethnologist (study of cultures) Surveyor (examine an area of land/buildings) Engineer (designs and builds products, machines, systems, etc) Farmer (cultivates land or crops) Economist (studies or specializes in economics) Geographer (studies location of countries, cities, rivers, mountains, etc.) Cartographer (makes maps) Bibliophile (who loves or collects books) Philologist (study of how languages or words develop) Grammarian (rules that defines the grammatical structure of a language) Folklorist (study of traditional customs, tales, saying, dances preserved among people)Philosopher (studies ideas about knowledge, truth, etc) ‘Translator (explain words from one language to another language) Inventor (create or produce something useful for ‘the first time) Magician (has a power to make impossible thins happen) Humorist (who tells funny stories) Satirist (who uses satire in books, movies) Polemicist (who strongly attack someone's opinions, beliefs, practices, etc) Sportsman (engages in sports) Traveler (moves around from place to place) Prophet (describe what will happen in the future) = Alero and Political Martyr who consecrated his life for the redemption of his oppressed people. June 19, 1861 June 22, 1861 FR. RUFINO COLLANTES FR. PEDRO CASANAS “JOSE” Christian saint San Jose (St. Joseph) jeutenant-General Jose Lemery = Governor General of the Philippines Former Senator of Spain - February 2, 1861 to July 7, 1862 Achievements: "Fostering the cultivation of cotton in the provinces and ‘= Establishing politico-military governments in the Visayas and in Mindanao = Jose Rizal's Parents FRANCISCO MERCADO RIZAL TEODORA ALONSO REALONDA The Rizal Children 1, Saturnina (1850-1913) - Neneng. Oldest of the Rizal children. 2. Paciano (1851-1930) — older brother and confidant of Jose Rizal. 3, Narclsa (1852-1939) — Sisa.pla (1855-1887) - Ypia. (1857-1919) . Maria (1859-1945) — Biang was her nickname 7. JOSE (1861-1896) - Pepe was his nickname. ‘8. Concepcion (1862-1865) — Concha. Died at the age of 3. 9. Josefa (1865-1945) — her pet name was Panggoy 10. Trinidad (1868-1951) ~ Trining was her pet name. Died as an old maid in 1951. aged 83. 11. Soledad (1870 -1929) — youngest of the Rizal children. Her pet name was Choleng. RIZAL’S ANCESTRY Mercado — Rizal family — had also traces Japanese, Spanish, Malay and even Negrito blood aside from Chinese. Domingo Lameo — full blooded Chinese. Great-great grandfather of Jose Rizal on his father side from Fukien city of Changchow. Arrived in Manila on early 17" century. Married to Ines de la Rosa, a Chinese Christian girl of Manila Dona Teodora’s family descended from Lakandula, the last native king of Tondo. Eugenio Ursua — Japanese great grandfather of Teodora who married a Filipina named Benigna. The Surname RIZAL MERCADO (Adopted in1731 by Domingo Lameo) RIZAL (Given by a Spanish Alcalde Mayor) The Rizal Home One of the stone houses in Calamba A two-storey building Rectangular in shape Built of adobe stones and hard-woods Earthquake-proof structure with sliding shell windows There was an azotea Big garden of tropical fruit trees Poultry yard full of turkeys and chickens_ AGood and Middle Class Family ‘The Rizal family belonged to the Principalia, a town aristocracy in Spanish Philippines. ‘One of the distinguished families in Calamba. Honest and hard work and frugal living. Owned carriage which was a status symbol of the illustrados. A private library (the largest in Calarnba). They sent their children to the colleges in Manila. Home Life of the Rizal's Simple Contented Happy Family ties were intimately close Respectful Religious Obedient “spare the Rod and Spoil the child.” it means that if you do not punish a child when they do something wrong, they will not learn what Is right. The phrase “spare the rod, spoil the child” is a modern-day proverb that means if a parent refuses to discipline an unruly child, that child will grow accustomed to getting his own way. He will become, in the common vernacular, a spoiled brat. The saying comes from Proverbs 13:24, “He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.er 2 (Childhood Years in Calamba) a eer pauetta memories of his childhood in his native town Calamba. It’s scenic beauties dustrious, hospitable, and friendly folks profoundly affected his mind and character. The st period of Rizal's life was spent in this lakeshore town. } Jose Rizal's Home Town mba was an hacienda town belonged to the Dominican Order, which also owned all the lands round it. Un Recuerdo A Mi Pueblo (In Memory of My Town) : ‘Apoem wrote by Jose Rizal when he was 15 years old {about the beauty of his home town and his happy memories ) Earliest Childhood Memories =| Happy days in the family garden = Daily Angelus Prayer = Happy moonlit nights at the azotea = Fabulous stories/fairy tales ‘= Nocturnal walk in the town The Hero’s First Sorrow = The death of her sister Concha, = Died of sickness in 1865 when she was three years old. Devoted Son of the Church = Rizal grew up a good catholic. = Atthe age of three he began to take part in the family prayers = When he was five years old, he was able to read haltingly the Spanish family Bible, He love to go church to pray, to take part in the novenas and to join the religious processions. Pilgrimage to Antipolo = June 6, 1868—Jose and his father left calamba to go on a pilgrimage to Antipolo. = after praying at the shrine of the Virgin of Antipolo, Jose and his father went to Manila to visit ‘saturnina, a boarding student at La Concordia College in Santa Ana. The Story of the Moth = Whatisthe story all about? (Its al! about the tragic fate of the young moth).‘What is the lesson ume eegon ofthe try (We stout ten ae don be duchies ike the mot Artistic Talents . " Atthe Be Of five he began to make sketches with his pencil and mould in clay and wax objects. . Anecdote about Rizal: e lizal: “All right laugh at me now! Someday when | di ow! Someday when | die, people will mak ‘Monuments and images of me!” 7 = Rizal's First Poem __ To My Fellow Children (Sa Aking Mga Kababata) ‘The love of ones language... ‘The first Drama by Rizal was staged in a Calamba festival. It was a Tagalog comedy = The gobernadorcillo from Paete purchased the manuscript from Rizal for two pesos and it was staged in Paete during its town fiesta. Influences on Hero's Boyhood 1. Hereditary influence - Qualities inherits from his ancestors or parents: 2. Environmental influence ; i = Includes places, associates, and events. = Uncle's of Rizal who exerted a good influence on him: 2. Tio Jose Alberto — inspired him to develop his artistic ability. b. Tlo Manuel encouraged him to develop his frail body by means of physical exercises. ¢. Tho Gregorio — intensified his voracious reading of good books. 3. Ald of Divine Providence - Without ald of divine providence he cannot attain greatness in the annals of the nation. God had endowed Rizal with versatile gifts of a genius, the vibrant spirit of @ nationalist and the valiant heart to sacrifice for a noble cause.tion in Calamba and Binan) ty education in Calamba d during his time. and Bifian. It was a typical schooling that a son of an ilustrado Knowledge was forced into the minds of the pupils by means of the tedious memory method aided by ‘teacher's whip. > The Hero's First Teacher Dona Teodora > On her lap Rizal learned at the age of three the alphabet and the prayers. > Encouraged Rizal to write poems. > Stimulate Rizal’s imagination, she related stories. Rizal's Private Tutors > Maestro Celestino — his first tutor. ct > Maestro Lucas Padua ~ second tutor of Jose. > Leon Monroy — third tutor, a classmate of Rizal's father. Instructed Jose in Spanish and Latin. Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz > Teacher of Jose in Binan > Tall, thin, long-necked > Sharp nose and a body slightly bent forward > Used to wear a sinamay shirt ‘Jose beat all Binan Boys. The best student in school. He surpassed them in all in Spanish, Latin and other subjects. ‘of difficulties he experienced with his classmates by telling lies just to discredit him he still Standout and became the best student in Binan.no Gomez (1799-1872) Burgos (1837-1872) Fr. Jacinto Zamora (1835-1872) Three Filipino priests who were executed on February 17, 1872 at Bagumbayan in Manila. All graduates of the University of Sto. Tomas All brilliant men who used their education to fight for reforms to break the 300 year old dominance of the Spanish government. > They headed the secularization movement which alleviated the plight of Filipino priests by insisting on the prior right of the native secular clergy to assignment in parishes over the friars newly arrived from Spain. > Fr. Burgos, the youngest and most brilliant of the three fathers. > He was the founder of the newspaper La Verdad (The Truth) which described the deplorable conditions of the country. > He was linked to many activities perceived as hostile towards the Spanish since he was also one of the organizers of the Committee of Reforms which campaigns for more liberal laws. > The reform committee staged demonstration both during the liberal administration of Gen. Ma. La Torre and the reactionary period under Gen. Rafael Izquierdo, > The three priests were executed by garotte in Bagumbayan for allegedly instigating the Cavite mutiny or subversion arising from the 1872 Cavite mutiny. The so called Cavite mutiny of workers in the arsenal of the naval shipyard over pay reduction ‘owing to increased taxation produced a willing witness to implicate the three priests. ‘The martyrdom of Gom-Sur-Za truly inspired Rizal to fight the evils of Spanish tyranny and redeem his oppressed people. He dedicated his second novel, El Filibusterismo to the three martyred priests. Injustice to Dona Teodora > Arrested on malicious charge that she and her brother Jose Alberto, tried to poison the latter's wife. > She was forced to walk from Calamba to Santa Cruz, distance of 50 kilometers.