Name: Asmolo, Kyle Angela Prof.

Rosalina Lopez Date: 08-21-23

Section: BSOA 2-2 Rizal’s Life and Works

Activity #1
Republic Act 1425

Guide Questions:

1. Give the outcome of the life and works of Jose P. Rizal.

- Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda (June 19, 1861-December 30, 1896), the
Philippines' national hero, dedicated his life to the betterment of his country and ignited
the Philippine Revolution. He achieved great intellectual achievements and wrote
nationalistic poems and essays. Rizal's famous line, "Whoever knows not how to love his
native tongue is worse than any beast or evil-smelling fish," urged the youth to love their
native language for liberty. Studying Rizal's life works and writings can help us
understand nationalism, honor him, and increase our love for our nation.

2. What ideas were made by Rizal to the Filipino revolutionists?

- In 1896, Rizal wrote a manifesto opposing the armed revolution against Spain, stating
that it was impossible and disastrous. He emphasized the need for reforms from above,
stating that education and hard work could make the Filipino people worthy of freedom.
Rizal argued that independence would lead to tyranny and that the gift of reason must be
utilized to overcome the ignorance that causes slavery.

3. What was the great influence of Rizal on Andres Bonifacio?

- Andres Bonifacio, a Filipino national hero, was inspired by Rizal's essay "El Amor
Patrio" published in Diariong Tagalog in 1882. Rizal's passionate teachings aimed for
change and freedom for Philippine independence, inspiring Bonifacio to fight for his
country. Bonifacio translated Rizal's works (“Noli Me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo”)
into a revolution, focusing on pacifism, negotiation, and reason. He was determined to
gain freedom through a bloody revolution, showcasing Rizal's ability to inspire and
inspire others.

4. How did Bonifacio recognize Rizal?

- Jose P. Rizal greatly influenced Andres Bonifacio, enhancing his nationalistic sentiments
and inspiring him to join the revolutionary movement. Bonifacio's fanaticism towards
Rizal was evident as the first hero who recognized Jose Rizal as his hero when he
attended the founding of La Liga Filipina on July 3, 1892. However, Rizal's exile to
Dapitan led to the formation of the Kataastaasang Katipunang mga Anak ng Bayan
(KKK), which aimed for independence from Spanish rule through revolution. Rizal's
 influence was evident in aspects of the KKK, such as the highest grade and Rizal's
photograph.

5. What did Bonifacio attend on July 3, 1892?

 July 3, 1892: Andres Bonifacio attended a meeting of Filipino patriots in Tondo, Manila,
and met a man named Jose Rizal. The meeting was called because Rizal wanted to form a
civil association. The Filipino patriots agreed on the plan and the Liga Filipina was
established.

6. Describe La Liga Filipina.

- In the Philippines, a civic society called La Propaganda was established to support

Filipino reformers in Spain. The Liga aimed:

 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; and
 Study and application of reforms.

7. Give the reason why the organization did not attain its goal.

- The Liga, inactive after Rizal's deportation, was reorganized by Franco and Bonifacio,
with Apolinario Mabini as secretary. They supported La Solidaridad, raised funds, and
funded deputies' expenses. Bonifacio organized chapters in Manila districts. However,
the Supreme Council dissolved the society due to the disinterest of popular councils in
sending funds to Madrid propagandists. The leaders feared radical members might
capture the organization and avoid reprisals from authorities.

8. What is the meaning of the KKK?

- The KKK, a historical secret society and revolutionary group, began in 1892 with anti-
Spanish Filipinos aiming for independence. The official name is Kataastaasan,
Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan.

9. What does the password Bayani mean?

- A third-grade "bayani" (patriot) wears a red mask and sash, with Rizal as the password,
representing the influential "Propaganda Movement" in Philippine history.
10. What was the evidence used by the Spaniards to associate Rizal with Bonifacio as the
founder of the KKK?

- Rizal's influence on Andres Bonifacio was evident in KKK, with the highest grade in the
group being Bayani. Rizal's presence in the La Liga Filipina in 1892 was seen as
evidence of his association with Bonifacio.

11. What was used to collect funds during those times?

- The name Jose Rizal was used to collect funds since Jose Rizal was considered a national
figure during that time.

12. What was the belief of the Spaniards against Rizal?

- On December 26, 1896, the military court tried Jose Rizal and later found him guilty of
rebellion, sedition, and conspiracy. The Spanish authorities believed that Rizal’s writings
“fatally and necessarily” incited the rebellion which, by 1896, had already become a
revolution.

13. Who was the Emissary of the KKK? What did he inform Rizal?

- In May 1896, the emissary of the KKK (Dr. Pio Valenzuela) informed Jose Rizal about
the
plan of the Revolutionists and sought advice from him.

14. Why was Rizal against the revolution?

- However, Jose Rizal was against the revolution because he knew that the Filipinos were
not yet ready for the revolution and they did not have a clear picture of good government
that they should establish after the downfall of the Spanish government in the Philippines.

15. What was the belief of Rizal regarding the Creoles and Illustrados?

- Aside from this, Rizal believed that the assistance of the Creoles and the Illustrados was
very much important in the revolution since they were educated.

16. Why was Rizal allowed to travel to Spain?

- In July 1896, Jose Rizal boarded a ship that would bring him to Singapore, and from
Singapore, he would travel to Spain because the Governor General granted his request
that he could be a volunteer doctor in Cuba.
17. What happened upon his arrival in Madrid?

- But upon his arrival in Madrid, he was not allowed to leave the ship for almost a month.
He stayed on the ship and then returned to the Philippines as a prisoner in Fort Santiago.
This was because the Spanish government already had a suspicion about the existence of
the KKK and that Rizal was the founder of the secret society.

18. What was the suspicion of the Spanish Government against Rizal?

- On August 19, 1896, the existence of the KKK was revealed to the Spanish government,
and on August 25, 1896, the uprising started, and even without concrete evidence, Rizal
was accused as the leader of the uprising.

19. What was used by the friars to execute Rizal.

- The existence of the KKK and the revolution were used by the friars to execute Rizal.

20. Why was Rizal executed?

- Rizal's novels inspired a revolution, leading to his execution in 1896.

21. When was Rizal executed?

- He was executed on December 30, 1896.

22. What happened after the death of Rizal?

- The death of Jose Rizal was the start of the real battle of the Filipinos against the
Spaniards. His death intensified the hate feelings of the Filipinos against the Spaniards.
The KKK continued their struggle against the Spaniards and the colonial government in
the Philippines was near its end.

23. What led to the Disunity of the Katipuneros?

- However, because of the issue of leadership, the conflict between the two factions of the
KKK (Magdiwang-Magdalo) led to the disunity of the katipuneros and the execution of
Andres Bonifacio signed by Emilio Aguinaldo.

24. What happened after Bonifacio’s death?

- The Death of Andres Bonifacio was one of the factors in the failure of the uprisings of
the Filipinos.
25. What was decided to end the hostility?

- On December 12-15,1987, the Spaniards and the Filipinos decided to end the hostility
and signed the Treaty of Biak na Bato.

26. How did the Spanish Colonial Government end?

- Emilio Aguinaldo's group communicated with Americans in Singapore, ending the

Spanish colonial government in the Philippines.

27. Give the role of Emilio Aguinaldo in the Philippine Government.

- Upon the return of Emilio Aguinaldo from Hong Kong, he declared the independence of
the Philippines on June 12, 1898, and he became the first President.

28. What was declared on Dec. 30, 1989?

- The administration of Aguinaldo on December 20, 1898, issued his first proclamation
wherein he declared December 30 as Rizal Day and ordered for the half-mast of the
Filipino flag from 12:00 noon on December 29 until 12:00 noon on December.

29. Why was Rizal considered a well-traveled hero?

- Jose P. Rizal, a renowned hero, lived in Europe for eight years, visiting Japan, America,
and North America.

30. How many different languages were known by Rizal?

- With 19 languages, he attended intellectual gatherings and wrote numerous novels,

essays, and poems. His brilliance was celebrated by those who witnessed his death.

31. Give the role of Rudolph Virchow.

- On November 20, 1897, at the initiative of Dr. Rudolph Virchow, the president of the
Anthropological Society of Berlin sponsored the scientific neurological services to honor
Jose Rizal.

32. What was the Cooper Law of the Philippine Bill of 1902?

- Also known as the Cooper Act, it provided a Bill of Rights for the Filipinos that protected
their rights: to live, to acquire property, to practice their religion, to be subjected to due
process, to exercise their obligations, to enjoy compensations due to them, and freedom
of expression.
33. What did Americans use as a method of pacification?

- The Americans used education as a method of pacification and so with Jose Rizal who
viewed education as means of attaining reform.

34. Who was William H Taft?

- Then the first American civil governor in the Philippines, William Howard Taft approved
the ACT NO.137 which organized the politico–military district of Morong into the
province of Rizal.

35. What is RA 1425?

- 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.

36. Who ordered the creation of the Rizal monument in Luneta? What was the purpose of
this?

- In 1913 the American Government in the Philippines ordered the creation of his
monument in Luneta, in the city of Manila where the monument was erected to
commemorate the memory of José Rizal, a Philippine patriot, writer, and poet.

37. When was Republic Act 1425 implemented?

- In July 1956.

38. Who implemented this law?

- Jose P. Laurel, Claro M. Recto, Jose B. Laurel Jr. Jacobo Gonzales, Lorenzo Tanada, and
other lawmakers sponsored the Republic Act 1425 that would enforce the teaching of the
Life and Works of Rizal in all public and private schools, colleges and universities.