Lesson 1 Rizal Law

LESSON 1
Rizal Law and the Advent of a National Hero
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Learning Objectives
1. To know the legal bases of the study of Rizal course;
2. To appreciate the historic background and its corresponding

details for which reason the Rizal Law/s were actually enacted
and eventually promulgated;
3. Demonstrate our knowledge of the Rizal Law by religious

adherence to its manifold manifestations specifically to become
the person, Rizal, himself envisioned us to be – a true Filipino.
Rizal Seeks to Accomplish
 To rededicate the lives of the youth to the ideals of

freedom and nationalism, for which our heroes
lived and died;
 To pay tribute to our national hero devoting his life

and works in shaping the Filipino character;
 To gain an inspiring source of patriotism through

the
study of Jose Rizal’s life, works and writings.
Birth of a
Hero
 Jose Rizal was born on the night of Wednesday, June 19,
1861 in the lakeshore town of calamba, Laguna Provice,
Philippines. His mother almost died during the delivery
because of his big head.
 Dr. Jose Rizal is a unique example of a many-splendored

genius who became the greatest hero of a nation. Endowed
by God with versatile gifts, he truly ranked with the world’s
geniuses.
 He was a physician (ophthalmic surgeon), poet,

dramatist, essayist, novelist, historian, architect,
painter, sculptor, educator, linguist, musician, naturalist,
ethnologist, surveyor, engineer, farmer businessman,
economist, geographer, cartographer, bibliophile,
philologist, grammarian, folklorist, philosopher,
translator, inventor, magician, humorist, satirist, polemicist,
sportsman, traveler, and prophet
 He was baptized in the Catholic church of his town
on June 22, aged three days old, by the parish
priest, Father Rufino Collantes, who was a
Batangueño.
 Father Pedro Casanas – his godfather (ninong),

native of Calamba and close friend of the Rizal
family.
 His name “Jose” was chosen by his mother who

was a devoted of the Christian saint San Jose (St.
Joseph).
Rizal is acclaimed the foremost hero
in our country
Definition of the term hero include:
 “a prominent or central personage taking

an admirable part in any remarkable action
or event.”.
 “a person of distinguished valor or
enterprise in danger , or
fortitude in suffering.”
 “a man honored after death by public
worship, because of exceptional service to
mankind.” (Emiliano C. de Catalina)
RIZAL’S PARENTS
Jose Rizal was the seventh eleven

of the children of Francisco Mercado Teodora
Rizal and Alonso Realonda
The Rizal Children
Francisco Mercado Rizal and Teodora Alonso
Realonda had eleven children (two boys and
nine girls)
RIZAL’S SIBLINGS
1. Saturnina (1850-1913)
2. Paciano (1851-1930)
3. Narcisa (1852-1939)
4. Olimpia (1855-2887)
5. Lucia (1857-1919)
6. Maria (1859-1945
7. Jose (1861-1945)
8. Concepcion (1862-1865)
9. Josefa (1865-1945)
10. Trinidad (1868-1951)
11. Soledad (1870-1929
THE RIZAL CHILDREN
1. Saturnina (1850-1913) - oldest of the Rizal

children, nicknamed Neneng; she married Manuel
T. Hidalgo of Tanawan, Batangas
2. Paciano (1851-1930) – older brother and
confidant of Jose Rizal; after his younger
brother’s execution, he joined the
Philippine Revolution and became a
combat general; after the Revolution, he retired to
his farm in Los Baños, where he
lived as a gentleman farmer and died on April
13, 1930, an old bachelor aged 79. He had two
children by his mistress (Severina Decena) – a
boy and a girl
3. Narcisa (1852-1939) – her pet name was Sisa and
she married Antonio Lopez (nephew of
Father Leoncio Lopez), a school
teacher of Moring.
4. Olimpia (1855-1887) – Ypia was her pet
name; she married Silvestre
5. Lucia (1857-1919) – She married Mariano
Herbosa of Calamba, who was a nephew of
Father Casanas. Herbosa died of cholera in
1889 and was denied Christian burial because
he was a brother-in-law of Dr. Rizal.
6.Maria (1859-1945) – Biang was her

nickname; she married Daniel Faustino Cruz
of Biñan, Laguna
7.Jose (1861-1896) – the greatest Filipino hero

and peerless genius; his nickname was Pepe;
during his exile in Dapitan he lived with
Josephine Bracken, Irish girl from Hong Kong;
he had a son by her, but this baby-boy died
a few hours after birth; Rizal named him
“Francisco” after his father and buried him in
Dapitan.
8. Concepcion (1862-1865) – her pet name
was Concha; she died of sickness at the age
of 3; her death was Rizal’s
first sorrow in life
9.Josefa (1865-1945) – her pet name was
Panggo; she died also an old maid at the age
of 80
10.Trinidad (1868-1951) – Trining was her

pet name; she died also an old maid in 1951
aged 83
11.Soledad (1870-1929) – youngest of the Rizal

children; her pet name was Choleng; she
married Pantaleon Quintero of Calamba
Assignment
1. Make your own definition of a hero and identify the

person who suits your definition. Why?
2. Who do you think is more likely to be Rizal’s hero

among his siblings. Explain.
Assessment
I. Enumerate the following:
1-3. Proponents of the Rizal Law
4-6. What does Rizal seek to accomplish?
7-10 Proof of Rizal being a many-splendored genius
II. Essay.
1. What is the significance of the Rizal Law to our

present day society?
2. Why should the study of Rizal novels be given

importance in our educational institutions?
3. Choose one of the any given definitions of a hero

which you think is best suited for Dr. Jose Rizal.
Explain why.
Answer Key
1-3 Jose Laurel, Jacobo Gonzales, Claro Recto
4-6To rededicate the lives of the youth to the ideals

of freedom and nationalism, for which our heroes
lived and died.
To pay tribute to our national hero devoting his life

and works in shaping the Filipino character.
To gain an inspiring source of patriotism through the

study of Jose Rizal’s life, works and writings.
7-10 Physician, poet, dramatist, essayist, etc.
References
Sources
Zaide, Gregorio F. and Zaide, Sonia M.: Rizal: Life, Works, and
Writings of a Genius Writer, Scienties, and National Hero. All Nations
Publishing Co., Inc. Quezon City, 1999
Coates, Austin: Rizal, Philippine Nationalist and Martyr.

Hongkong. Oxford University Press. 1968
Costa, Fr. H. de la S. j.: Trial of Rizal. Ateneo de Manila

University Press, 1961.
Dumlao, Rosario R. and Amparo D. Reyes: Rizal, Martyr and

Hero. Manila, 1960.
Ocampo, Esteban A. de. Rizal, A Biographical Sketch. Manila,

1956.

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LESSON 1

Rizal Law and the Advent of a National Hero

1. To know the legal bases of the study of Rizal course;

2. To appreciate the historic background and its corresponding

3. Demonstrate our knowledge of the Rizal Law by religious

 To rededicate the lives of the youth to the ideals of

 To pay tribute to our national hero devoting his life

 To gain an inspiring source of patriotism through

 Dr. Jose Rizal is a unique example of a many-splendored

 He was a physician (ophthalmic surgeon), poet,

 Father Pedro Casanas – his godfather (ninong),

 His name “Jose” was chosen by his mother who

Definition of the term hero include:

 “a prominent or central personage taking

Jose Rizal was the seventh eleven

1. Saturnina (1850-1913) - oldest of the Rizal

6.Maria (1859-1945) – Biang was her

7.Jose (1861-1896) – the greatest Filipino hero

10.Trinidad (1868-1951) – Trining was her

11.Soledad (1870-1929) – youngest of the Rizal

1. Make your own definition of a hero and identify the

2. Who do you think is more likely to be Rizal’s hero

I. Enumerate the following:

1-3. Proponents of the Rizal Law

4-6. What does Rizal seek to accomplish?

7-10 Proof of Rizal being a many-splendored genius

1. What is the significance of the Rizal Law to our

2. Why should the study of Rizal novels be given

3. Choose one of the any given definitions of a hero

1-3 Jose Laurel, Jacobo Gonzales, Claro Recto

4-6To rededicate the lives of the youth to the ideals

To pay tribute to our national hero devoting his life

To gain an inspiring source of patriotism through the

7-10 Physician, poet, dramatist, essayist, etc.

Coates, Austin: Rizal, Philippine Nationalist and Martyr.

Costa, Fr. H. de la S. j.: Trial of Rizal. Ateneo de Manila

Dumlao, Rosario R. and Amparo D. Reyes: Rizal, Martyr and

Ocampo, Esteban A. de. Rizal, A Biographical Sketch. Manila,

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