MODULE 6

RIZAL’S LIFE: EXILE, TRIAL, AND DEATH

ACTIVITY
Constitution of the La Liga Filipina. Design a table (graphic organizer) with the aims of La Liga
Filipina in one column and examples of how these aims could be attained in the next column.

LA LIGA FILIPINA

AIMS ATTAINMENT OF AIMS

Rizal organized the La Liga Filipina The association, as Rizal envisioned it,
upon his return to the Philippines on 3 July would be a form of mutual assistance and
1892. According to the constitution that Rizal self-help organization, dispensing scholarship
prepared, the organization aimed: grants and legal aid, lending capital, and
a. to unite the whole archipelago into one establishing cooperatives. These were
compact, vigorous and homogenous innocuous, even foolish goals that could do
body; nothing to ameliorate the societal afflictions
b. mutual protection in every want and of the day, but the Spanish authorities were so
necessity; concerned that Rizal was imprisoned on July
c. defense against all violence and 6, 1892, just four days after the Liga was
injustice; formed.
d. encouragement of instruction, a. Through the unity of their leaders and
agriculture and commerce; the implementation of new changes
e. study and application of reforms. that do not contradict their agenda. To
bring together the four large provinces
of Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and
Palawan into an one support system in
the event of an emergency or tragedy.
b. Giving assistance and support to all
Filipinos, such as a free healthcare
system for everybody.
c. Giving defense, such as free legal aid
to victims of crimes and against all
forms of abuse and injustice.
d. Building business-promoting
initiatives and systems that focus on
providing assistance not just to
business owners but also to workers.
e. Scholarships are given to
disadvantaged households in the
Philippines. Also, teaching illiterate
students, particularly in distant
locations such as mountain
 communities.

REFLECTION
Answer the following questions based on the videos assigned as pre-class work. You can answer
in an essay format:

1. Describe the life of Jose Rizal as represented in the film.

The film Rizal Sa Dapitan depicted Dr. Jose Rizal's life during his exile in Dapitan, which
was quite simple. Rizal had established an informal school where he taught a number of children.
He also had patients who came to see him in order to get healed. He also enjoys agricultural
activities. Rizal even fell in love with Josephine Bracken and had an intimate connection with
her. Rizal's existence in Dapitan was basic yet meaningful. It was evident when he was detained
in Dapitan, Mindanao, for his hostility to the Spanish friars and government. Despite being
imprisoned and under the sharp eye of the Spanish authorities, he was allowed to continue doing
the things he enjoys. He still sees patients, educates children, and sees his family and friends. In
Dapitan, he also met his wife, Josephine Bracken, with whom he had a stillborn child. Even
though Rizal was in exile in Dapitan, he was a free prisoner who urged people to work harder
and be more productive.

The film's depiction of Dr. Jose Rizal's life is reasonable and justifiable. It is allowed
since the film accurately depicted Dr. Jose Rizal's time in Dapitan. We already know what
happened during his time: harsh treatment, battles, betrayals, and so on. So I was amazed that
everything I had just learnt from the discussion was depicted in the film. Things like Dr. Jose
Rizal's lovelife with his many ladies, meetings and gatherings with certain prominent persons,
his exile and execution, and others were portrayed in the film. In addition, the actors' and
actresses' emotions were realistic. They even study Spanish in order to recreate the identical
incident from Dr. Jose Rizal's life. The primary question that Rizal Sa Dapitan aims to address is
what motivates him to live a regular life in Dapitan even though he is in exile. As I watched the
film, I saw that Dr. Jose Rizal was acting as if he was not imprisoned at all because he was still
free to carry on with his customary activities. I believe the reason is that Rizal is a highly busy
man who does not want to waste his time sitting down and pondering what will happen next in
his existence. He is aware that his homeland is still in the hands of a poor government, which is
why he continues to fight for its protection with all his strength. Furthermore, he believes that no
matter what occurs, you must continue to live your life and not be governed by others.

Rizal was regarded as a great leader. He earned the admiration of his Propaganda
Movement colleagues such as Marcelo H. del Pilar, who was formerly a serious contender for the
organization's leadership. Rizal was a transformative leader who was charismatic, visionary, and
above all, incorruptible. He exemplified a type of leadership that was driven by a desire to
sacrifice oneself for the welfare of the majority, which he referred to in his books as the national
spirit. On December 30, 1896, Rizal was executed in Bagumbayan, today known as Luneta, in
Manila. But his death meant a lot more to Filipinos. It started a national revolt against the
Spanish government, which governed Las Islas Filipinas (now the Philippines) from 1565 until
1898. Rizal influenced the rebirth of the nation.