University of the Cordilleras

College of Teacher Education

Secondary Education Department
3rd Trimester, 2019 – 2020

Hist 101 (Life and Works of Jose Rizal)

Section: CCJE-INTL2

“Module 1, 2, and 3”

Instructor:
Lety C. Epistola

Student:
Abren D. Dayso
Module 1:
RA 1425 – Rizal Law

Enhancement Activity:
 What is RA 1425 all about?

RA 1425 is 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. This helps rededicate the ideals of freedom and
nationalism. We need to keep honoring our heroes, particulary the national hero and
patriot, Jose Rizal, and remember with special fondness and devotion their lives and
works that have shaped the national character.

 What makes Jose Rizal the Philippines’ national hero?

Jose Rizal became the Philippine national hero because he fought for freedom in a
silent but powerful way. He expressed his love for the Philippines through his novels,
essays and articles rather than through the use of force or aggression. He was a
multifaceted intellectual and a political activist, best known for his political writings that
inspired the Philippine revolution.

Assessment: Law Relating to Rizal Law (30 points)

Search for one (1) law that relates to the commemoration of our national hero. Please
be guided with these guide questions.

Republic Act No. 646

A. Who is the proponent/s?

Justice Roman Ozaeta was the chairman of the Committee on Legislation for the
purpose of studying the feasibility of filing a bill in the Congress of the Philippines to be
enacted into law to enable the Order to secure a legislative charter. With then Senators
Enrique Magalona, Lorenzo Sumulong, Esteban Abada, Emiliano Tria Tirona, Camilo
Osias, Geronima Pecson, Jose Avelino and Ramon Torres served as sponsors. In the
lowerhouse, Congressman Manuel Zosa of Cebu was the principal sponsor of the
measure.

B. What is the content of the law?

The purpose of the attached bill is to accord to’ the civic and patriotic organization
known as “Orden’ de Caballeros de Rizal” (Order of the Knights of Rizal) with official
recognition and encouragement by granting to it a legislative Charier and investing it
with the necessary powers to enable it more fully and more effectively to accomplish the
laudable purposes for which it was organized.
 C. What is the relevance of the law to the nationalism of Filipinos?
The law is relevant to the nationalism of the Filipinos since it helps develop the most
perfect union among the Filipinos in revering the memory of Dr. Jose Rizal. It also
promotes patriotism and Rizalian chivalry by studying and spreading the teachings of
Dr. Jose Rizal and keep ever alive his consecrated memory and to make effective his
exemplary and exalted principles.

Module 2:
19th Century Philippines as Rizal’s Context

Enhancement Activity:
In concise, well-planned sentences, please answer the three questions below:
1. What was the situation of the Philippines during Spanish colonization?
During the Spanish colonization, there is corruption in the religious sectors
and in the government. Filipinos were often treated as inferiors and were not
given as much privilege as the Spaniards. We were treated as slaves and lowly
beings in our own country.

2. How did this affect the philosophy and belief of our national hero?
Rizal believed that a conquered country like the Philippines should not be
taken advantage of but rather should be developed, civilized, educated
and trained in the science of self-government. He bitterly assailed and
criticized in publications the apparent backwardness of the Spanish ruler’s
method of governing the country.
Rizal’s guiding political philosophy proved to be the study and application
of reforms, the extension of human rights, the training for self government
and the arousing of spirit of discontent over oppression, brutality,
inhumanity, sensitiveness and self love.

Assessment: Article Reading (30 points)

Research an article or issue that Jose Rizal perceived during the 19th Century that is
still an issue in the present day Philippines. Be guided by the following questions.

1. What was the issue and what was it all about?

During the 19th Century, corruption is already present in the government. Political
power is being abused and used to exploit government funds.
2. How did it affect the Filipinos in the 19th century and the modern day Filipinos?
The corruption in the government worsened the already struggling lives of the
19th Century Filipinos. Today, we still suffer from such issue and it surely affects
our status of living. It is just sad to see some Filipinos who have the willingness
to steal from their own people.
3. How can you, a young Filipino, resolve such issue?
Such issue cannot be easily resolved. Every country has its own experience of
corruption and the Philippines is one of the worst ones. But as a young Filipino,
I’ll engage myself in political issues, not to argue mindlessly but to learn and stay
 updated of what is happening. We should keep on criticizing these unlawful acts.
I will also properly practice my voting rights and vote for the right candidates after
keen evaluation.

Module 3:
Early Life and Education of Jose Rizal

1. What was Jose Rizal as a young boy and a young adult?

Jose Rizal has always valued education from childhood to adulthood. He always
desired to learn and he’s always observant with his surroundings. As a kid, he
was influenced by his family to become the great man he became.

2. How did his family influence Jose Rizal?

His mother was the one who laid the foundation of his great knowledge achieved
in such a short time. He learned almost without the use of books. Jose Rizal
learned his letters at the age of three, after insisting that he be taught to read and
share the lessons learned by his elder sister.
Three uncles who were brothers of his mother also had much influence on the
early childhood of Jose Rizal. The youngest uncle named Jose, took care of
teaching regular lessons to Rizal. His huge uncle Manuel developed his physique
until he had a body of silk and steel and no longer a skinny and sickly boy. The
last uncle, Gregorio instilled in the mind of Rizal that it was not easy to obtain
something until you put effort into it.

3. What were the injustices Jose Rizal experienced during his childhood days?
Although Rizal has a wealthy family, he still experienced injustice in a way by
witnessing at a very young age the tyranny happening to his fellow countrymen.
Also, because of his status, many kids are jealous of Rizal and would pick a fight
with him.

Assessment: Literary Review (30 points)

Read the following literary works of Jose Rizal and identify and explain Jose Rizal’s
main argument.
1. Sa Aking mga Kabata
This poem had a strong sense of nationalism expressing Rizal’s love for our own
language. He emphasized the significance and the usage of our mother tongue.
Language could not only be our way to communicate but it also served as the
reflection of our culture. Rizal also highlighted on this poem that all languages
were equal in terms of its significance and usage.
2. La Juventud Filipina
A La Juventud Filipina is an inspiring poem that states that the Filipino youth are
capable of great heights. It urges the Filipino youth to reach their potential by
harnessing their skills and talents for the betterment of our countrymen.
3. El Consejo de los Dioses
The play exposes how an Asian teenager look unto the cultural elements of the
Western humanistic tradition, overcoming not only its formalism, but at the same
time laying the foundations for an effort toward self-knowledge. Rizal further
explores the true meaning of human desire for knowledge and designs the
guidelines for a Filipino speculative thought.