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PRELIM - JOSERIZ
5. Emilio Jacinto

THE ROLE OF H. OTLEY BEYER

PPT #1 Criteria/ Standards used:
INTRODUCTION TO THE LIFE AND WORKS OF 1. A Filipino
RIZAL 2. Passed away already
3. Esteem love of country
Why study Rizal? 4. Peaceful sentiment/disposition
 It is mandated by the law
 Lessons and values contained
OTHER REASONS WHY RIZAL WAS CHOSEN
RIZAL LAW (R.A. 1425) ● He encourage the people to unite in fighting the Spaniards
 Set to address “a need for a re-dedication to the ideals of freedom and ● Model of peace
nationalism for which our heroes lived and died”. ● Filipinos are sentimental
 April 3, 1956 – SB No. 438 was filed by the Senate Committee on
Education; sponsored by Jose P. Laurel.
 Sen. Claro M. Recto – main author of the bill
 HB No. 5561 was filed by Rep. Jacobo Gonzales on April 19, 1956.
 June 12, 1956, Pres. Ramon Magsaysay signed the bill into law.
 Over the years, not many students were dedicated souls and scholars of
Rizal.
 On June 12, 1956, the Congress of the Philippines passed the RIZAL
LAW, REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1425 which awakened greater interest on
matters about Rizal.

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1425 :

The Law provides that courses on the life, works and writings of
Rizal particularly his novels the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
shall be included in the curricula of all schools, colleges and universities.

OTHER RIZAL LAWS (RELATED LAWS)

1. R.A. NO. 229
An act to prohibit 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.
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 75
2. Memorandum Order No. 247 ● March 28, 1993
Directing the Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports and the ● Pres. Fidel V. Ramos
Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education to fully implement ● “Creating the National Heroes Committee Under the Office of the
Republic Act No. 1425. President”
● The principal duty of the Committee is to study, evaluate and
3. CHED Memorandum No. 3, s. 1995 recommend Filipino national personages/ heroes in due recognition of
Enforcing strict compliance to Memorandum Order No. 247. their sterling character and remarkable achievements for the country.

RECOGNITION OF RIZAL AS A NATIONAL ICON / MODEL / CRITERIA FOR NATIONAL HEROES:

HERO 1. Heroes are those who have a concept of nation and thereafter
aspire and struggle for the nation’s freedom.
Recognition by fellow Filipinos 2. Heroes are those who define and contribute to a system or life of
Prior to his death and after his death, some Filipino leaders already freedom and order for a nation.
recognized Rizal as a model/hero. 3. Heroes are those who contribute to the quality of life and destiny
 Andres Bonifacio of a nation.
- The Katipunan
 Emilio Aguinaldo (Adopted by the Technical Committee of the National Heroes
- El Heraldo dela Revolucion Committee on June 3, 1993 , Manila . Members of the Committee included
 Antonio Luna Drs. Onofre D. Corpuz, Samuel K. Tan, Marcelino Foronda, Alfredo
- La Independencia Lagmay, Bernardita R. Churchill, Serafin D. Quiason, Ambeth Ocampo,
then known as Dom Ignacio Maria, Prof. Minerva Gonzales and Mrs.
Recognition by the Americans Carmen Guerrero-Nakpil.)
It was during the American occupation when Howard Taft (1904)
together with some prominent Americans and Filipinos when they decided ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR NATIONAL HEROES
that there should be a national hero for the country. 1. A hero is a part of the people’s expression.
THE NOMINEES: 2. A hero thinks of the future, especially the future generations.
1. Marcelo H. del Pilar 3. The choice of a hero involves not only the recounting of an episode
2. Graciano Lopez Jaena or events in history, but of the entire process that made this
3. Jose Rizal particular person a hero.
4. Antonio Luna
Isaiah 41:10 — “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
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HISTORICAL FIGURES RECOMMENDED AS NATIONAL HEROES
1. Jose Rizal THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF PHILIPPINE ECONOMY AND
2. Andres Bonifacio SOCIETY
3. Emilio Aguinaldo
4. Apolinario Mabini ● 19th as an era of profound change in the Philippines
5. Marcelo H. del Pilar (During this period vast economic, political, social, and currents were
6. Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat felt.)
7. Juan Luna
8. Melchora Aquino ● Monarchy in Spain experienced a dynamic shift from the
9. Gabriela Silang Habsburgs to the Bourbons
(Under the new leadership, Spain recalibrated colonial policies that
(On November 15, 1995 , the Technical Committee after would have an effect on the Philippines. Bourbons policies and reforms were
deliberation and careful study based on Dr. Onofre D. Corpuz’ and Dr. carried out to the Philippines (Bourbons concerned more on economic
Alfredo Lagmay’s criteria selected the following nine Filipino historical aspect / money).)
figures to be recommended as National Heroes.)
● Gov. Gen. Jose Basco Y Vargas
ASSIGNMENT: (The first governor-general to the Philippines under the Bourbon was
1. How do people remember Jose P. Rizal? Gov. Gen. Vargas.)
- Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda, a man who came
from Laguna, is known to many Filipinos as a National Hero who is ● Fall of Galleon Trade
renowned not just for his academic prowess, but also for standing up to the (By the time Basco arrived, Galleon Trade (the main economic
Spanish colonial authorities. He is remembered for his notable works, “Noli institution existing in the Philippines) was already a losing enterprise.)
Me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo”, which depicted the life and struggles
of the Filipinos during the colonization of the Spaniards. Aside from being ● Global wave of industrialization (Increased demand for raw
known as a National Hero, Rizal is a man with multiple professions and one materials; export oriented)
of which is being an ophthalmologist as he discovered that his mom, Doña (The global wave of industrialization became a silver lining, an
Teodora, was losing her vision. Rizal's passing spurred a revolt to end the increased demand for raw materials presented an opportunity to look on the
dictatorship, his kindness toward the Filipino people and his nation will live agricultural potential of the country. The economy was transformed towards
on in legend. an export-oriented economy.)

2. What was the major argument raised by Sen. Francisco “Soc”

Rodrigo against the passage of the Rizal Bill?
- Senator Francisco "Soc" Rodrigo's main justification for opposing
the Rizal Bill's passage was the Rizal books Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo. The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, Article II, Section 6,
which remains the foundation and structure of our nation today, makes it
quite clear that the separation of religion and state is when it blatantly
violates the law. He claims that Rizal clearly and unambiguously criticized
and insulted the Catholic church in his works.
● Royal Philippine Company
(To better facilitate the envisioned reorientation of the economy, Basco
established RPC in 1785 to finance agricultural projects and manage the new
trade being established between the Philippines and Spain.)
● Initialized the development of cash crops

3. What was the major argument raised by Sen. Jose Laurel and
Claro Recto in support of the passage of the Rizal Bill?
- On the other hand, Sen. Jose Laurel and Claro Recto’s argument
contradicts that of Sen. Francisco with regards to the Rizal Bill. They are in
support of the Rizal Bill's passing, arguing and defending that Rizal’s books
and writings should be studied by future generations since they are filled with
a strong sense of nationalism and morality. Aside from that, it is to make
known the sacrifices and suffering of earlier individuals and events to the
Filipinos in order to bridge the gap between today's existence and the future.

PPT #2
THE PHILIPPINES IN THE 19TH CENTURY AS
RIZAL’S CONTEXT

CONDITIONS DURING THE SPANISH RULE IN THE PHILIPPINES:

● Instability of Colonial administration
● Corrupt Officialdom
● No Philippine representation in the Spanish Cortes
● Human rights denied to Filipinos
● No equality before the law
● Maladministration of justice
● Racial Discrimination
● Forced labor
● Frailocracy
● Haciendas owned by the friars
Isaiah 41:10 — “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”