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What is the significance of Jose P. Rizal in Philippine history?
He is known as the ‘First Filipino’ and his life, works, writings, and teachings were vital in the origins and development of Filipino national consciousness.
What is the purpose of Republic Act No. 1425?
To promote the study and appreciation of the life and works of Jose Rizal among Filipino youth.
List the intended learning outcomes of studying Jose Rizal.
- Describe major features of Republic Act No. 1425
- Critique criteria for choosing Rizal as national hero
- Express appreciation of the Rizal Law through creative form
- Discuss importance of studying Rizal’s life and works
Who claimed that Rizal was an American-sponsored hero?
Renato Constantino (1969)
What did the Taft Commission of 1901 state about Rizal?
The Filipino people chose Rizal to be the country’s national hero.
Name other contenders for the title of Philippine national hero.
- Emilio Aguinaldo
- Andres Bonifacio
- Apolinario Mabini
What does Act No. 137 signify?
It organized a politico-military district named Rizal in honor of Jose Rizal.
What is the purpose of Act No. 243?
It authorized a public subscription for the erection of a monument in honor of Rizal at Luneta.
What does Act No. 345 establish?
It set aside the anniversary of Rizal’s death as a day of observance.
List factors that contributed to Rizal’s acceptability as the Official Hero of the Philippines according to Renato Constantino.
- Rizal was already dead when Americans began their aggression
- No anti-American quotations could be attributed to Rizal
- His martyrdom symbolized Spanish oppression
According to Constantino, what are Rizal’s contributions as a hero?
- He discerned social needs from historical forces
- He articulated the unconscious course of events for the Filipino people
Is the Rizal Law relevant today?
Discuss its immediate relevance to your life as a student and citizen of the Philippines or reasons why it may no longer serve a relevant purpose.
What personal reflection is encouraged regarding Jose Rizal?
Who is Jose Rizal to you as a student/youth?
What is one activity suggested to compare Rizal and Bonifacio?
Create a campaign poster arguing why Rizal should be the national hero over Bonifacio.
What is the weight of content in the poster rubric?
70%
What is the weight of organization in the poster rubric?
30%
Fill in the blank: The Rizal Law was enacted on _______.
[June 12, 1956]
