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Rizal Chapter 1

The document discusses the significance of the Rizal Law (RA 1425), which mandates the inclusion of courses on Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings in educational institutions in the Philippines. It emphasizes the importance of national heroes in fostering patriotism and nationalism among the youth, highlighting Rizal's contributions to Filipino identity and character. The text outlines the criteria for recognizing a national hero, focusing on their sacrifices, moral character, and influence on society.

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Rizal Chapter 1

The document discusses the significance of the Rizal Law (RA 1425), which mandates the inclusion of courses on Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings in educational institutions in the Philippines. It emphasizes the importance of national heroes in fostering patriotism and nationalism among the youth, highlighting Rizal's contributions to Filipino identity and character. The text outlines the criteria for recognizing a national hero, focusing on their sacrifices, moral character, and influence on society.

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LIFE AND WORKS OF RIZAL

Chapter 1
The Significance of the Course
RA 1425: The Rizal Law
The Rizal course is mandated by law.
Republic Act 1425 – The Rizal Law
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
June 12, 1956

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In the collegiate courses, the original and


unexpurgated (uncensored) editions of the Noli Me
Tangere and El Filibusterismo shall be used as basic
texts.

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CLARO M. RECTO
-Rizal Bill’s principal author

"The people who would eliminate the books


of Rizal from the schools would blot out from
our minds the memory of the national hero.
This is not a fight against Recto but a fight
against Rizal."

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Jose P. Laurel
co-author of Rizal
Law

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Aims of the Law

1. To rededicate the lives of youth to the ideals of


freedom and nationalism, for which our heroes
lived and died;
2. To pay tribute to our national hero for devoting
his life and works to shaping the Filipino
character;
3. To gain an inspiring source of patriotism
through the study of Rizal’s life, works, and
writings.

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..but the question is

Why?
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Nations Need Heroes
Each of us needs a hero.
WHY do we need one?
A person who has the courage to put the
welfare of others above his/her own even
at the risk and at the cost of his/her own
life.

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Every country/nation has its heroes.
People who placed the welfare of their
countrymen above their own.
People who have inspired their countrymen to
fight for their freedom and self-identity or have
actually involved in the struggle.

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Heroes are Human Beings
Heroes are not gods or saints.
Heroes are ordinary human beings who faced
challenges with an extraordinary response.
Their response had a decisive effect on the
lives of their countrymen.

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Criteria for a National Hero
Who declares if anyone is a national
hero?
How is one declared a national hero?
Heroes are not declared by way of
legislation or canonization
Heroes are part of the people’s
expression.
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On what basis?

1. Popular recognition and acclaim.


2. A long process of people’s
internalization.

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Definition of a National Hero
◉ A national hero must have a sense of nationalism or
patriotism.

NATIONALISM- is state-of-mind and a habit of


identifying oneself with a nation and a recognition of
one’s duty of pride, loyalty, and protection and
advancement of its interest and welfare.

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◉ A national hero must have a concept of a
nation/national identity

NATION- a group of people united by common


history, culture, and desire for independence
and self-determination.

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Characteristics of a National Hero:

1. The extent of the person’s sacrifices for


the welfare of the country.
2. Motive and methods employed in the
attainment of the ideal.
3. The moral character of the person.
4. Influence of the hero to his age and
succeeding ages.
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Austin Coates: “Rizal was responsible for
awakening Asia to the concept of nationalism.”
Leon Ma. Guerrero: the highly-regarded
translator of Rizal's novels: Noli Me Tangere
and El Filibusterismo.
Austin Craig: a Philippine patriot
Rafael Palma: the pride of the Malay race

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◉ Essay La Indolencia de los Filipinos:


“The lack of national sentiment brings another evil,
moreover, which is the absence of all opposition to
measures prejudicial to the people and the absence of
initiative in whatever may redound to its good.”

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Essay La Indolencia de los Filipinos:


“A man in the Philippines is only an individual, he is
not a member of a nation. He is forbidden and denied
the right of association, and is, therefore, weak and
sluggish.”

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