ESTROBO, GIL KAIZER KENNETH C

BS CRIM 2-A
 Unit I: THE RIZAL LAW (LESSON 1- 4)

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R.A. 1425 also known as the Rizal Law, is a good idea. Because all schools in the Philippines
will learn about the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal, our national hero. This will help the
students learn about the history of the country and culture. Studying Rizal’s life and writings it
can make students proud of their country and understand the struggles of the Filipino against
the Spaniard colonization. It's like a reminder to appreciate where they come from and to be
proud of being a Filipino, and it's a very good law that helps student to understand more the
sense of nationalism.
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LESSON 3:
The Catholic Church didn't like the idea of Sen,Claro M. Recto about including Rizal's writings in
schools because they were critical of the Church. Because some of his novels show’s how
catholic priest was bad, but after some changes were made to the law, like not forcing or
mandating students to read his books, the Church supported it.

ASSESMENT:
1. About the catholic church who oposses the mandating of reading the novels of rizal
because of Religious Sensitiveness, and this still remain pertinent to the present that
being religious sensitiveness no just in the novels of rizal but manymore.
2. Yes, the rationale of rizal law is all about nationalism and patriotism, based on section 2
of the provisions, the study of his writings including his novels will make us understand
more about being nationalistic and patriotic.
3. First is it is mandated by the law but on other reasons, to recognize the importance of
Rizal’s ideals and teachings in relation to present conditions and situations in the society.

Unit II: Rizal and the Theory of Nationalism (LESSON 1-2)

ASSSMENT:
1. A nation is a group of people who are located in the same place and who share such as
language, culture, and history. It's imagined because, despite the possibility that they do
not know each other directly, citizens of a country experience a sense of belonging, they
feel that they are belong to that specific society.
2. Through his writings, he exposed the corruption and wrongdoings of government officials
and the Spanish friars, and his books provokes Philippine nationalism, proving that "the
pen was mightier than the sword’.
3. He specifically and explicitly denounced the 1896 Revolution against Spain, and
because he was the one who exposed the corruptions of government officials and
through his books he provoke Philippine nationalism.
 Unit III: Rizal’s Social origins and Historical Context (LESSON 1-3)

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1. Peninsulares, e.g Governor – General (Gobernador – Heneral)
2. Principalia
3. Criollos
4. Indio
5. Mestizo de sangley

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1. Chinese mestizos were important to the Philippine economy during the Spanish colonial
era. They served as middlemen, dealers, and merchants who promoted trade between
different villages, and Chinese mestizos offered financial services that helped in the
expansion of businesses, such as currency exchange and financing.

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1. During the Spanish era in the Philippines, many Filipinos revolted because of agrarian
issues. Spanish landlords unfairly took land from farmers and made them work under
harsh conditions. This made life very hard for many Filipino families, who struggled to
survive and feed themselves.

ASSESMENT:

1. In the 19th century, the Philippines experienced significant changes in politics,

economics, and culture. Jose Rizal, witnessing injustices under Spanish rule, made
influential novels that inspired many people. Economically, the country shifted to cash
crop cultivation, causing difference in wealth, Rizal saw and spoke out against.
Culturally, a blend of indigenous and Spanish influences emerged, contributing to Rizal's
pride in Filipino heritage. Overall, these changes influenced Rizal's beliefs and actions,
pushing the path towards Filipino nationalism and independence.