Republic of the Philippines Introduction to Rizal’s Life and

CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Works

Rizal’s Life: Family, Childhood and Early

Education

Intended Learning Outcomes: Materials

Within the orientation, the students are expected to:
 Analyze Rizal’s family, childhood, and
early education (CLOs 1,5);
 Evaluate the people and events and their
influence on Rizal’s early life (CLOs 1,4);
Time Element: 6 hours
E-books, readings, Google Slide, Google Form
References:
-Text of the RA 1425 http://www.gov.ph/1956/06/12/republic-act-
no-1425/
- Rizal, J. “Memoirs of a Student in Manila,” Appendix Section of
Gregorio Zaide’s Jose Rizal: Life, Works and Writings
- Purino, A., Rizal The Greatest Filipino Hero. Revised Edition. Rex
Bookstore, Inc, 2014.
- Coates, A. Rizal: Filipino Nationalist and Martyr. Hongkong: Oxford
University Press Quezon City: Malaya Books, 1969.
- Clemente, J. et al. The Life and Works of Rizal, C & E Publishing,
2019

Lesson Preparation/ Review/Preview

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Activity:

You are working on an assistance desk in the Philippine Statistics Authority. During your shift,
an illiterate old man approached you and asked for your help in filling up his data sheet. There
was no other information given except that everyone knows by the name of “Jose Rizal”. Trying
to fill up as many information as you could, you tried to unravel your previous discussions about
the national hero. The information asked are as follows, and you are going to fill them out:

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 Complete name: Birthdate/time:

Birthplace: Gender: Nationality:

Father’s Name: Occupation:

Mother’s Name: Occupation:

Siblings: Educational Background

1. School/Tutor’s Name: Skill/Influence: Place

2. 1.

3. 2.

4. 3.

5. 4.

6. 5.

7. Academic awards: Family traits/influences:

8. 1. 1.

9. 2. 2.

10. 3. 3.

*After the given time, the students are allowed to have a discussion with other students to possibly fill-
out the form completely. They may use the internet as their source.

Concept Notes Presentation

Read the first chapter of Rizal’s “Memoirs of a Student in Manila”. Make sure to highlight and
provide personal notes on significant details in this chapter.

Rizal, J. “Memoirs of a Student in Manila,” Appendix Section of Gregorio Zaide’s Jose

Rizal: Life, Works and Writings.

I was born in Calamba on 19 June 1861, between eleven and midnight, a few days
before full moon. It was a Wednesday and my coming out in this vale of tears would have cost
my mother her life had she not vowed to the Virgin of Antipolo to take me to her sanctuary by
way of pilgrimage. (02) All I remember of my early days is I don’t know how I found myself in a
town with some scanty notions of the morning sun, of my parents, etc. The education that I
received since my earliest infancy was perhaps what has shaped my habits, like a jar that
retains the odor of the body that it first held.

I still remember the first melancholy nights that I spent on the terrace [azotea - Zaide]
of our house as if they happened only yesterday -- nights full of the saddest poem that made

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impression of my mind, the stronger the more tempestuous my present situation is. I had a
nurse [aya - Zaide] who loved me very much and who, in order to make me take supper (which
I had on the terrace on moonlit nights), frightened me with the sudden apparition of some
formidable asuang, [ghosts], of a frightful nuno, or parce-nobis, as she used to call an
imaginary being similar to the Bu of the Europeans. They used to take me for a stroll to the
gloomiest places and at night near the flowing river, in the shade of some tree, in the
brightness of the chaste Diana. . . . . Thus was my heart nourished with somber and
melancholic thoughts, which even when I was a child already wandered on the wings of fantasy
in the lofty regions of the unknown. I had nine sisters and one brother. My father, a model of
fathers, had given us an educational commensurate with our small fortune, and through thrift
he was able to build a stone house, buy another, and to erect a little nipa house in the middle
of our orchard under the shade of banana trees and others. There the tasty ate [atis] displays
its delicate fruits and bends its branches to save me the effort of reaching for them; the sweet
santol, the fragrant and honeyed tampooy, the reddish macupa, here contend for supremacy;
farther ay are the plum tree, the casuy, harsh and piquant, the beautiful tamarind, equally
gratifying to the eyes and delightful to the palate, here the papaya tree spreads its broad leaves
and attracts the birds with its enormous fruits, yonder at the nangca, the coffee tree, the
orange tree, which perfumes the air with the aroma of its flowers; on this side are the iba, the
balimbing, the pomegranate with its thick foliage and beautiful flowers that enchant the senses;
here and there are found elegant and majestic palm trees loaded with enormous nuts, rocking
its proud crown and beautiful fronds, the mistresses of the forests. Ah! It would be endless if I
were to enumerate all our trees and entertain myself in naming them! At the close of the day
numerous birds came from all parts, and I, still a child of thee years at the most, entertained
myself by looking at them with unbelievable joy. The yellow caliauan, the maya of different
varieties, the culae, the maria capra, the martin, all the species of pitpit, joined in a pleasant
concert and intoned in varied chorus a hymn of farewell to the sun that was disappearing
behind the tall mountains of my town. Then the clouds, through a whim of nature, formed a
thousand figures that soon dispersed, as such beautiful days passed away also, leaving behind
them only the flimsiest remembrances. Alas! Even now when I look out the window of our
house to the beautiful panorama at twilight, my past impressions come back to my mind with
painful eagerness! Afterwards comes night; it extends its mantle, sometimes gloomy through
starred, when the chaste Delia (03) does not scour the sky in pursuit of her brother Apollo. But
if she appears in the clouds, a vague brightness is delineated. Afterwards, as the clouds break
up, so to speak, little by little, she is seen beautiful, sad, and hushed, rising like an immense
globe, as if an omnipotent and invisible hand is pulling her through the spaces. Then my
mother would make us recite the rosary all together. Afterward we would go to the terrace or
to some window from which the moon can be seen and my nurse would tell us stories,
sometimes mournful, sometimes gay, in which the dead, gold plants that bloomed diamonds
were in confused mixtures, all of them born of an entirely oriental imagination. Sometimes she
would tell us that men lived in the moon and the specks that we observed on it were nothing
else but a woman who was continuously spinning. When I was four years old I lost my little

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sister (Concha) and then for the first time I shed tears caused by love and grief, for until then I
had shed them only because of my stubbornness that my loving proving mother so well knew
how to correct. Ah! Without her what would have become of my education and what would
have been my fate? Oh, yes! After God the mother is everything to man. She taught me how to
read, she taught me how to stammer the humble prayers that I addressed fervently to God,
and now that I’m a young man, ah, where is that simplicity, that innocence of my early days?

In my own town I learned how to write, and my father, who looked after my education,
paid an old man (who had been his classmate) to give me the first lessons in Latin and he
stayed at our house. After some five months he died, having almost foretold his death when he
was still in good health. I remember that I came to Manila with my father after the birth of the
third girl (Trinidad) who followed me, and it was on 6 June 1868. We boarded a casco, (04) a
very heavy craft. I had never yet gone through the lake of La Laguna consciously and the first
time. I did, I spent the whole night near the catig, (04) admiring the grandeur of the liquid
element, the quietness of the night, while at the same time a superstitious fear took hold of me
when I saw a water snake twine itself on the bamboo canes of the outriggers. With what joy I
saw the sunrise; for the first time I saw how the luminous rays shone, producing a brilliant
effort on the ruffled surface of the wide lake. With what joy I spoke to my father for I had not
uttered a single word during the night. Afterward we went to Antipolo. I’m going to stop to
relate the sweetest emotions that I felt at every step on the banks of he Pasig (that a few years
later would be the witness of my grief), in Cainta, Taytay, Antipolo, Manila, Santa Ana, where
we visited my eldest sister (Saturnina) who was at that time a boarding student at La
Concordia. (05) I returned to my town and I stayed in it until 1870, the first year that marked
my separation from my family. This is what I remember of those times that figure in the
forefront of my life like the dawn of the day. Alas, when shall the night come to shelter me so
that I may rest in deep slumber? God knows it! In the meantime, now that I’m in the spring of
life, separated from the beings whom I love and most in the world, now that sad, I write these
pages. . . let us leave Providence to act, and let us give time to time, awaiting from the will of
God the future, good or bad, so that with this I may succeed to expiate my sins. 8 Dulambayan,
(06) Sta. Cruz, Manila, 11 September 1878.

(01) P. Jacinto was the first pen name used by Rizal in his writings. His other pen names were Laong-Laan and Dimas Alang. (02)
Filipinos, Spaniards, and Chinese venerated the Virgin of Antipolo since Spanish colonial days. The month of May is the time of
pilgrimage to her shrine. She is also called Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, the patron saint of travelers. One legend says her
image saved from shipwreck the crew of a ship that bore her from Acapulco to Manila many years ago. (03) The name of Diana,
goddess of the moon and of hunting. (04) Casco is a Philippine river craft, made of wood, used for passengers and freight. The
catig is the vessel’s outriggers made of bamboo canes. (05) A well-known boarding school for girls, the Sisters of Charity
administered La Concordia College. It was founded in 1868 by Margarita Roxas de Ayala, a wealthy Filipino woman, who gave her
country home called La Concordia in Sta Ana, Manila to the school and hence its popular designation. Its official name is Colegio de
la Immaculada Concepcion. (06) Rizal Avenue, named for the national hero, absorbed this old street. At that point its name was
dropped.
FAMILY

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 Jose Rizal was born to a wealthy family in Calamba, Laguna. He was the 7 th among the
11 children of Francisco Mercado Rizal and Teodora Alonzo. Paciano, the second to the eldest
child in the family, was the only brother of Jose. His other siblings were Saturnina, Narcisa,
Olimpia, Lucia, Maria, Conception, Josefa, Trinidad, and Soledad. Jose had a Chinese ancestor
from his father’s side, Domingo Lam-Co who married a Chinese mestizo, Ynes dela Roza. Aside
from his Chinese ancestry, he also had Japanese, Spanish, and Malay blood.

CHILDHOOD

Jose’s parents made sure he and his siblings were taken care of. At an early age, Jose
was already seen as a welcome companion by many adults because he was very respectful and
polite. His family made sure that he was taught the right values in order for him to grow up as
well-mannered individual.

At home, Rizal spent many of his childhood days in their family garden. His parents also
made sure to watch over him at all times because he was frail and sickly. His father also built
him a nipa hut where he could play during the day. In his childhood, Jose was very curious
about the things around him. This is why he enjoyed very much the stories which his mother
told him which also made him interested in legends and folklore.

Since the Rizal family was very religious, Teodora made sure to teach Jose all the
important prayers especially Angelus. Along with his siblings and parents he, recited the
Angelus daily. Through his family, he was exposed to Catholic teachings and values.

EDUCATION

Jose Rizal’s first teacher was his mother. By three years old Jose was already able to
recite the alphabet because of his mother’s guidance. In his journals, he wrote, “My mother
taught me how to read and to say haltingly the humble prayers which I raised fervently to
God.” Aside from his mother, Jose also had a private tutor, Leon Monroy, who taught him the
rudiments of Latin. Aside from Monroy, Jose was also taught by his Uncle Manuel Alberto and
Uncle Gregorio. The former was concerned with the physical development of Jose and instilled
in him the love for nature while the latter taught him the value of education.

Jose had his early education in Calamba and Biñan. His education was focused on
reading, writing, arithmetic and religion. Instruction was imposed very rigidly and strictly.
Teachers made use of whips to force knowledge into the minds of the students. However
despite the shortcomings of the Spanish system of basic education, Rizal was able to acquire
the necessary skills to prepare him for higher education in Manila.

Jose’s first teacher in Biñan was maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz who he describe as tall,
thin, long necked, sharped nosed and with a body slightly bent forward. In Biñan, Jose

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regularly attended mass, went to the orchard, went to class at 10 AM and ate lunch, arrived
home at 5 PM and consistently studied and drew. He also prayed daily before going to bed.

In terms of academics, Jose was the most outstanding among all his classmates. He
surpassed them all in Spanish, Latin, and other subjects. This made his older classmates
jealous of him. They told lies about Jose to teachers just to discredit him. Although he was not
quarrelsome, Jose never ever backed out from a fight.

RIZAL’S INFLUENCES

Jose Rizal grew up to surrounded by influences that have contributed to the

development of his nationalist sensibilities. From his father, Francisco, Rizal learned the value
of self-respect, love for work and independent thinking. His greatest influence was his mother,
Teodora. It was from her that Jose got his religiosity, a high sense of self-sacrifice, and love for
the arts. His love for freedom and justice was inculcated in him by Paciano, while his sisters
taught him to be respectful and kind to women. Part of his extended family that played a great
role in his character development were his uncles who also taught him valuable lessons in life.
He got his love for books and his being hardworking from his uncle Gregorio. His uncle Jose
encouraged him to develop his skills in painting, sketching, and sculpting.

An equally important influence on the character of Rizal was the environment he grew
up in. As mentioned, he spent his childhood in Calamba, in a family that nurtured his mind and
soul. The Rizal family had a beautiful garden which helped Rizal appreciate nature. These
things stimulated the young hero’s innate artistic and literary talents.

Guided Practice

Activity Name:

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 Reading and Applying!
Name: ______________________________ Course/Yr/Sec: ________________

Date: ___________________ Score: ________

I. Values and Attributes. On the space provided, name three values and attributes of the
young Rizal which the young generation should possess. Explain your answers in not more than
three sentences.

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II. Timeline: After familiarizing the childhood and early education of Rizal, summarize your
knowledge using timeline diagram below. You may answer this to the group of your preference.

Performance Test

QUIZ: RIZAL’S LIFE: FAMILY, CHILDHOOD AND EARLY EDUCATION

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Name: _____________________________ Course, Yr. & Sec.: ______________

Date: ____________ Score: __________

I. IDENTIFICATION. Provide the answers on the space provided. (25 PTS)

II. Write your answers on the lines. Write a short biographical essay that compare your early
childhood with Rizal’s. Write it in not less than eight sentences but not more than ten sentences.
(15 pts)

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 Rubrics for the Essay Part

Features 5 4 3 2

Expert Accomplished Capable Beginner

Quality of Piece was written in Piece was written in an Piece had little Piece had no style or
Writing an extraordinary interesting style and style or voice. voice
style and voice. voice.
Grammar, Virtually no spelling, Few spelling and A number of So many spelling,
Usage & punctuation or punctuation errors, spelling, punctuation and
Mechanics grammatical errors. minor grammatical punctuation or grammatical errors that
errors grammatical errors it interferes with the
meaning
Content Very informative Somewhat informative Gives some new Gives no new
and well-organized and organized information but information and very
poorly organized poorly organized

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 Republic of the Philippines Rizal’s Life:
CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Exile, Trial, Execution and Martyrdom.

Materials

Intended Learning Outcomes: Computer, Student Activity Sheet, MS Access

At the end of the unit, the students are expected to: References:

Rizal sa Dapitan, directed by Tikoy Aguiluz

 Explain the factors that led to Rizal’s
Execution(CLO1);
 Analyze the effects of Rizal’s execution to
Spanish colonial rule and the Philippine
revolution (CLOs 1,5);
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrwSAXpXzAM
Coates, A. Rizal: Filipino Nationalist and Martyr. Hongkong: Oxford University Press
Quezon City: Malaya Books, 1969.
Ileto, R. “Rizal and the Underside of Philippine History” In Filipinos and their
Revolution: Event, Discourse, and Historiography, Quezon City:Ateneo de Manila
University Press, 1998, pp 29-78.

deViana, A. et al., (2018) Jose Rizal: Social Reformer and Patriot A Study of His Life
and Times.Sampaloc, Manila. Rex Book Store

https://nhcp.gov.ph/resource/filipinos-in-history/martyrs/

Time Element: 6 hours

Lesson Preparation/ Review/Preview

Watch the movie entitled “Rizal sa Dapitan” directed by Tikoy Aquiluz and answer the followup
questions.

Image Source: https://cutt.ly/Ufpu4uQ

Follow-Up Questions:
1. Describe the life of Jose Rizal as represented in the film.
2. What can you say about the film’s representation of Jose Rizal?
3. What is the main question that the film seeks to answer?

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Overview Prior to Rizal’s Exile

On June 26, 1892, he arrived in Manila with his sister Lucia aboard the SS Don Juan.
Few days after, on July 3, he founded the Liga Filipina in the house of Doroteo Ongjunco on
Ilaya Street in Tondo, Manila. The association was aimed to unite the Filipinos and for them to
help each other in times of need, and to encourage them to be educated and trained in
agriculture. The association was, however, short lived for after a few days of its founding, Rizal
was arrested on flimsy charges. One of which was the leaflet entitled Pobres Frailes, a sarcastic
allusion to the friars found on his baggage when he arrived from Hong Kong. Governor General
Despujol published in the Gazette the reasons for his arrest and copies were forwarded to the
Spanish Embassy in Hong Kong for circulation. The British Consul commented on the strange
reasons for his arrest. The editor of the Hong Kong Telegraph devoted an entire column of the
newspaper on the sad news of his detention. On July 17, 1892, Rizal was deported to Dapitan
under the watchful eye of Ricardo Carnicero, the military commandant of Dapitan.
(https://nhcp.gov.ph/resource/filipinos-in-history/martyrs/)

Concept Notes Presentation

Years of Exile in Dapitan - List of Events

1. On his arrival he was met by Apolinario Mabini, Andres Bonifacio, Ambrosio Salvador,
Pedro Serrano Laktaw, Deodato Arellano, and other patriots. They met in Ilaya Street and
formed the La Liga Filipina (The Filipino League).

2. He took a train in Tutuban and visited Malolos, Bulacan; San Fernando, Pampanga;
Tarlac; and Bacoor, Pampanga.

3. Handbills were found in Lucia’s pillows entitled “Pobres Frailes.” Jose Rizal admitted that
those bills belonged to him. He was ordered arrested by Despujol.

4. He was ordered exiled to Dapitan, North Zamboanga.

5. The prisoner was handed over to Captain Ricardo Carnicero, the political military
governor of Dapitan, an isolated Spanish outpost in northern Mindanao.

6. One of the passengers was Fr. Pablo Pastells, S.J.

7. He won in a lottery with Captain Ricardo and Francisco Equilor. He brought land in
Talisay. He had a house, a clinic, and a school constructed on his land.

8. He continued to correspond and send various species of plants, animals, and insects to
other European scientists.

9. Animal species named after Jose Rizal.

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 - Rhacophorus rizali (a frog)

- Apogonia rizali (a beetle)

10. He constructed a huge relief map of Mindanao at the town plaza with the help of Fr.
Sanchez.

11. He helped in the livelihood of the people.

- He modeled an invention on a Belgian example of making bricks

- He taught the people to run a cooperative to ensure they have an

income from buying and selling abaca and its products.

12. Poems written while he was in Dapitan

- El Canto del Viajero

- A Ricardo Carnicero

13. He did an operation on his mother’s eyes.

14. He studied the native medicinal plants of Dapitan so he could prescribe these to his
patients.

15. Mr. George Tauffer was brought to him in Dapitan with Josephine Bracken.

16. Dr. Pio Valenzuela arrived in Dapitan with a blind man, Raymundo Mata. Dr. Valenzuela
imparted to Jose Rizal the intents of the revolution.

17. Dr. Ferdinand Bluemintritt updated Jose Rizal on world events. He suggested that Rizal
volunteer his services to the Spanish government and join forces as a doctor in Cuba as a
means to end his exile.

18. Gov. Gen. Ramon Blanco granted Jose Rizal’s request. On July 30 , 1896, he was
granted a safe conduct pass. Rizal returned to Manila on board the steamer Espana.

The Final Chapter of His Life

1. While on board the steamer España, awaiting another ship that will transport him to Spain
and eventually to Cuba, Philippine Revolution broke out.

2. He was transferred to another ship that left for Spain .

3. He was arrested while cruising the Mediterranean Sea. He was imprisoned in Barcelona,
Spain and was immediately deported back to Manila.

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4. In Manila, he was imprisoned in Fort Santiago. He was tried on the charges of rebellion,
sedition, and illegal association.

5. He was found guilty and was sentenced to death through a firing squad on December 30,
1896.

The Constitution of La Liga Filipina

Jose Rizal wrote the Constitution of the La Liga Filipina

Aims/Ends:

 To unite the whole archipelago into one compact, vigorous, and homogenous body.

 Mutual Protection in every want and necessity.

 Defense against all violence and injustice.

 Encouragement of instruction, agriculture and commerce.

 Study and application of reforms.

Motto

Unus Instar Omnium (one life for all).

Duties of Members

 They shall pay monthly dues of ten centavos.

 They shall obey blindly and promptly every order emanating from a council or chief.

 They shall inform the Fiscal of their Council of whatever they note or hear that has reference
to the La Liga Filipina.

 They shall preserve the most absolute secrecy in regard to the decisions of the council.

 In all walks of life, preference shall be given to the members. Nothing shall be bought except
in the shop of a member, or whenever anything is sold to a member, he shall have rebate.
Circumstance being equal, the member shall always be favored. Every infraction of this
article shall be severely punished.

 The member who does not help another member in case of need or danger, although able to
do so, shall be punished, and at least the same penalty suffered by the other shall be
imposed on him.

 Each member, on affiliation, shall adopt a new name of his own choice, and shall not be able
to change same, unless he becomes a Provincial Chief.

 He shall bring to each Council a service, an observation, a study, or a new candidate.

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 He shall not submit to any humiliation or treat anyone with contempt.

Rights of the Members

 Every Member has the Right to the Moral, material, and pecuniary aid of his Council and of
the La Liga Fil;ipina.

 He may demand that all the members favor him in his trade or profession whenever he
offers as many guarantees as others. For this protection, he shall transmit to his popular
chief his real name and his footing, so that the latter may hand it to the Supreme Chief who
shall inform all the members of the La Liga Filipina of it by proper means.

 In any want, injury or injustice, the member may invoke the whole aid of La Liga Filipina.

 He may request capital for an enterprise whenever there are funds in the treasury.

 He may demand a rebate of all the institution or members sustained directly by La Liga
Filipina, a for all articles or services rendered him.

 No members shall be judged without first being allowed his defense.

Investment of funds

 The member or his son, while not having means, shall show application and great
capacities, shall be sustained.

 The poor shall be supported in his right against any powerful person.

 The member who shall have suffered a loss shall be aided.

 Capital shall be loaned to the member who shall need it for an industry or for agriculture.

 The introduction of machines and industries, new or necessary in the country, shall be
favored.

 Shops, stores, and establishments shall be opened, where the members may be
accomodatedmore economically than elsewhere.

 The Supreme Chief shall have power to dispose of the funds in needy cases, whenever he
later renders an account to the Supreme Council.

General Rules

 1. No one shall be admitted without a previous and unanimous vote of the Council of his
village, and without satisfying the tests to which he must submit.

 2. Offices shall end every two years, except when there is an accusation by the fiscal.

 3. In order to obtain the posts, three fourths of all the votes present shall be required.

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 The members shall elect the Popular Chief, the Popular Fiscal, and the Popular Treasurer.
The Popular Authorities shall elect the Provincial Authorities; and the Provincial
Authorities shall elect the Supreme Authorities.

 Every time that a member becomes the Popular Chief, that fact shall be communicated to
the Supreme Chief, together with his new and old names; and the same shall be done
whenever a new Council shall be founded.

 Communications in ordinary times shall bear only the symbolic names both of the writer
and of the persons for whom these are intended, and the course to be pursued shall be from
the members to the Popular Chief, from the latter to the Provincial Chief or to the Supreme
Chief , and vice versa. However, in any time and place the Supreme Chief may address
anyone directly.

 It is not necessary for all the members of a Council to be present to render decisions valid.
It shall be sufficient if one-half the members are present and one of the authorities.

 In critical moments, each Council shall be considered as the safeguard of the La Liga
Filipina, and if for any cause or other, the other Councils are dissolved or disappeared, each
Council, each Chief, each member shall take upon himself the mission of reorganizing and
re-establishing them.

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Guided Practice

Activity Name:
Reading and Applying!
Name: ______________________________ Course/Yr/Sec: ________________

Date: ___________________ Score: ________

I. Anchoring on the Constitution of La Liga Filipina, fill the table with the aims of the
organization in one column and examples of how these aims could be attained in
another column.

Aims of the La Liga How these aims could be attained

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II. Make a 3 paragraph reflection about the movie “Rizal sa Dapitan” directed by
Tikoy Aquiluz. Use the follow up questions as your guide.

1. Describe the life of Jose Rizal as represented in the film.

2. What can you say about the film’s representation of Jose Rizal?
3. What is the main question that the film seeks to answer?
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Performance Test
Long Test: Rizal’s Life: Exile, Trial, Execution and Martyrdom

Name: _________________________ Course/Yr/Sec: _______

Date: ___________ Score: ______
I. Multiple Choices. Encircle the letter of your best answer.

1.) This is the place where Rizal was exiled.

A. Dapitan, North Zamboanga C. Dapitan, East Zamboanga
B. Dapitan, South Zamboanga D. Dapitan, West Zamboanga

2.) This is the title of the handbills found in Lucia’s pillows which Rizal admitted to be owned by him.
A. Pobres Frailes C. Fray Botod
B. Pobres Prayles D. Frailes Botod

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3.) Which among the following is a poem written by Jose Rizal while he was in Dapitan.
A. Mi Retiro C. El Canto del Viajero
B. Fray Botod D. Mi Ultimo Adios

4.) Jose Rizal was tried on the charges of the following except for:
A. rebellion C. illegal association
B. sedition D. insurrection

5.) What is the name of the Steamer which Rizal boarded on his return to Manila from Dapitan.
A. Espana B. Castilla C. Cebu D. Isla de Luzon

6. ) Jose Rizal wrote the Constitution of the ________.

A. Biak na Bato.
B. Katipunan
C. La Liga Filipino
D. La Liga Filipina

7.) Which of the following statements is true?

A. Rizal modeled an invention on a Bulgarian example of making bricks.
B. He wrote El Canta del Viajero while in Dapitan
C. He taught the people to run a corporation to ensure they have an income from buying and
selling abaca and its products.
D. He studied the native medicinal plants of Dapitan so he could prescribe these to his patients.

8.) All form part of the ends of the constitution of the organization established by Jose Rizal EXCEPT one:
A.Mutual protection in every want and necessity.
B. To liberate the Philippines from Spanish violence and injustice.
C. To unite the whole archipelago into one compact, vigorous, and homogenous body.
D. Encouragement of instruction, agriculture, and commerce.

9.) Rizal was found guilty and was sentenced to death through a firing squad on ____________.
A. December 31, 1896 C. November 31, 1896
B. December 30, 1896 D. November 30, 1896

10.) Where was Rizal imprisoned in Manila?

A. Fort San Pedro B.Fort Bonifacio C. Fort Santiago D. Fort Carnicero

11. Who updated Jose Rizal on world events?

A. Dr. Ferdinand Bluementritt
B. Dr. Pio Valenzuela
C. Father Pablo Pastells
D. Mr. George Tauffer

12. All form part of the members of the constitution of the La Liga Filipina organization established by
Jose Rizal EXCEPT one:
A. Every Member has the Right to the Moral, material, and pecuniary aid of his Council and of
the La Liga Filiipina.

B. In any want, injury or injustice, the member may invoke the whole aid of La Liga Filipina.
C. He may request capital for an enterprise whenever there are funds in the treasury.
D. The member who shall have suffered a loss shall be aided.

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13. When did Gov. Gen. Raon Blanco granted Jose Rizal’s request for a safe conduct pass?
A. July 30, 1896
B. July 31, 1896
C. June 30, 1896
D. June 29, 1896

14. Which of the following statements is false about Jose Rizal.

A. He helped in the Livelihood of the people.
B. He did an operation on his mother in law’s eyes.
C. He constructed a huge relief Map of Mindanao at the town plaza with the help of Fr. Sanchez.
D. He won in a lottery.

15. Jose Rizal was handed over to Captain ________________, the political military governor of Dapitan.
A. Francisco Equilor
B. Ambrosio Salvador
C. Deodato Arellano
D. Ricardo Carnicero.

II. Write your answers on the lines. Read carefully and give what is being asked on the following
questions.

1. Identify some factors which led to the execution of Jose Rizal. Explain fully in not more or less than 5
sentences.
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2. Discuss the impact of of Jose Rizal’s execution to the Filipinos in not more or less than 5 sentences.
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3. Choose an object you think that symbolizes Rizal’s death. Explain fully in not more or less than 5
sentences why you choose that object.
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Rubrics for the Essay Part

Features 4 3 2 1

Expert Accomplished Capable Beginner

Quality of The piece contains The piece contains The piece contains The piece contains no clear
Writing a well explained purpose or central little sense of sense of purpose or central
purpose or central theme, gives new purpose or central theme, gives no new
theme, gives new information and is theme, gives some information and is
information and is somewhat organized. new information but disorganized.
well-organized. poorly organized

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Grammar, No errors in 1- 4 Errors in 5-8 errors in spelling, Errors in spelling,
Usage & spelling, spelling, punctuation, punctuation, punctuation, capitalization,
Mechanics punctuation, capitalization, usage capitalization, usage usage and grammar can be
capitalization, usage and grammar can be and grammar can be seen repeatedly and
and grammar can seen. seen. distracts the reader making
be seen. the text difficult to read.

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