CHAPTER 1

Name: KIMBERLY ROSE M. NARCISO Course/Year/Section: BSA 4A

ACTIVITY 1
A. IDENTIFICATION. Direction: Read the statement and write the correct answer in the space
provided.
1. Who is the Author of Rizal Law?
Claro M. Recto
2. The date wherein Rizal Law was approved.
June 12, 1956
3. Rizal Law or Republic Act No.
R A 1425
4. Who was the President of the Philippines when the Rizal Law was passed?
President Ramon Magsaysay
6. Who is the Sponsor of the Rizal Bill?
Senator Jose P. Laurel
7. Who were those on the higher hierarchy disagreed the compulsory reading of the works and
writings of Rizal?
Catholic Church
8. Where should the Rizal Course be mandated?
All Educational Institution
9. Who is the Philippine National Hero?
Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda
10. The study of Rizal’s Life, Works and Writings can support and foster the cause of nationalism for
Filipinos especially the?
Youths
B. Essay. Directions: According to what you have learned from the previous discussion, answer the
following question. Write your answer on the space provided below.
1. What is the importance of studying Rizal?
It is important to study Rizal’s life and his writings including other heroes because the
contribution they give to the country is priceless. We the youth know only the little background of
their lives and works and we are already moved, what about if we dig deeper into this? Of course, we
will learn many lessons and inspirations with their works. The love they give for the country.
Especially Dr. Rizal, who is the mightiest. The principle of pen is mightier than the
sword.
2. What relevance does Rizal have in college education?
It is important to study the life of Jose Rizal because of his input towards the independence of
Philippines. He chose to fight for his country through knowledge and the power of letters. He noticed
the continued suffering of his countrymen at the hands of the Spaniards and sought to put an end to
this situation. He decided to improve on his personal studies to acquire knowledge that he would later
on pass to his people through novels and poems. His famous novels the "Noli Me Tangere" and "El
Filibusterismo" pointed out the issues that the true citizens of Philippines faced under Spanish rule
and the need to take decisive action to liberate themselves from oppression. His actions resonated
well with that of his countrymen and eventually the people decided to rise up and defend their rights
and freedom
3. Why Jose Rizal is considered foremost National Hero and not Andres Bonifacio nor Emilio
Aguinaldo?
First and foremost, because Aguinaldo is a traitor, I do not want to think of him as a contender
for the title of national hero. Second, I believe that Dr. Jose Rizal is the national hero simply because
he is the catalyst for the entire event. It was as a result of It was because of his deeds that a number of
Filipinos gained the courage to fight for what Rizal desired—the liberation of the Philippines from
Spanish colonization. Instead of using a sword in battle, he used a pen. He used this weapon without
using blood, but he nevertheless had a greater impact than a blade could have.
Despite this, Bonifacio is also a great candidate for the national hero but alas, he was not able
to move the Filipinos or become the stimulus of a revolution. He is a man who is as equally worthy of
being the national hero given that he was called the father of the Revolution. He had the guts, the
courage to take action and call his brothers to arms, in order to acquire this freedom. And he did just
that. But one good way to summarize their relation in being heroes of our country is that, “Rizal
planted the seed of revolution; Bonifacio watered it.” This was a title of an article about the Philippine
revolution at the time and I think it best describes why Rizal is our national hero with Bonifacio just
as worthy.
4. Explain the significance of the passage of R.A. 1425 which is known as the Rizal law.
The Republic Act 1425, known as the Rizal Law, mandates all educational institutions in the
Philippines to offer courses about Jose Rizal. It has been enacted on June 12, 1956, and was
sponsored by Senador Claro M. Recto. It is “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,
particularly his novels Noli me
Tangere and El Filibusterismo authorizing the printing and distribution thereof, and for other
purposes.” It provides us an in-depth knowledge of the oppression, abuses, and exploitations that
occurred during the Spanish Colonial Period. The Rizal Law shows significance to education by
educating the Filipino about the life and work of our National Hero who dedicates his whole life to
our country
5. If you are one of the senators, will you support or oppose the. Why or why not?
If I were one of the senators during the debate over the bill, I will support it. Onthe year when
the bill
was proposed it is exactly a decade after the declaration of the Philippine independence from its
Spanish colonizers.
During these times, the Filipinos were still reclaiming their identity. After hundred years in the hands
of the colonizers many Filipinos have forgotten or still struggling to express the true value of being a
Filipino. If I were a senator during that time, it is my duty to instill and make ways to build and
uplift patriotism among the Filipino citizen especially among the younger generations. As
being said by Rizal, “Kabataan ang Pag-asa ng Bayan.” The Filipino youth should know the
contribution and value of the heroes in attaining us
independence. The most notable hero in history during those time was Rizal and his exemplary
contribution in fighting the colonizers and attaining our freedom. Rizal being the national hero should
be known not just during the celebration of the days dedicated for him but also in the daily lives of the
Filipinos.

6. Do you think the debates on the Rizal Law have some resonance up to the present? If yes, in
what way? If no, why?
Indeed, yes, the debates on the Rizal Law still have its resonance up to the present because it
focuses in awakening the dedication in us all, Filipinos, for us to accept who we are and how we are
ready to sacrifice for the sake of our freedom and value our heroes’ lives during their fight against the
Spaniards. As we can observe with the debates and the passage of the Rizal Law, it shows that we
Filipinos still value and believes that knowing our history is still essential even to these days. Also,
because of these, we were able to realize that establishing moral character, personal discipline civic
conscience, and teach the duties of citizenship via the work of our national hero, so that the ideals that
we Filipinos have been instilled with can be transmitted on to the next generation for the good of our
country. After all, it is a big mark in our history what these heroes did that brought us to this moment
where we can enjoy freedom, we must honor and celebrate that to give value for all those sacrifices
that they did and also do our part to live-up those bravery, dedication, courage for the sake of our
country.
7. What is the effect of the liberalism and democracy to the political changes in the Philippines
during the Spanish time?
The Philippines during the Spanish colonial period did not experience significant liberal or
democratic political changes. The authoritarian rule of the Spanish Crown, coupled with geographic
and communication barriers, limited the influence of Enlightenment ideas in shaping the political
landscape. However, the seeds of political consciousness and a desire for reforms were sown during
this time, setting the stage for more significant political changes in the later periods of Philippine
history.
 ASSESSMENT 1
Name: KIMBERLY ROSE NARCISO Course/Year/Section BSA 4A
Direction. This activity encompasses a comprehensive view of Republic Act 1425. Answer the
needed information in the diagram.
BRIEF HISTORY CONTROVERSIES DO YOU THINK THE R.A.
OF RA 1425 ON THE PASSAGE 1425 IS EFFECTIVELY
OF RA 1425 IMPLENTED? WHY OR
WHY NOT?

The RA1425 states that Senator Claro Recto was the The Rizal Law is about
every public and private main proponent of the Rizal implementing rules to educate
schools, collages, and Bill. He sought to sponsor people about the Life,Works,
universities should include the bill in the congress. But and Writings of ouR national
courses about the life, and this was met with opposition hero Dr. Jose Rizal, especially
works of Jose Rizal, from the Catholic Churches. his novels Noli Me Tangere
particularly his novels The church continued to and El Filibusterismo. This is
Noli Me Tangere and El opposed the bill mandating to give the students and the
Filibusterismo, in their the reading of Rizal’s novel future
curricula. claiming it would violate the generations an ample
The law was sponsored by freedom of conscience and background and for them to
Sen. Jose P. Laurel and religions understand about how Jose
Sen. Claro M. Recto and Rizal hands over his life for
was enacted in June 12, our country. So yes, it was
1956. The purpose of the implemented effectively
law was to disseminate
Rizal’s ideas and ideals
through his novels: Noli
Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo, and since
the youths are important
in nation building, it is
natural to remind them
about the past.
 ACTIVITY 2
Name: KIMBERLY ROSE NARCISO Course/Year/Section BSA 4A
Direction: Complete the table below about the 19th Century Social Stratification in the Philippines.
Refer to the given example
Status Race Description
1. Peninsulares Spaniard Mother + - highest social status
Spaniard Father - enjoyed certain privileges
- Born in Iberian - occupied the most important positions
Peninsula where Spain is of power in the caste, or casta system
located - can be Governor General
2. Insulares Spaniard Mother + - part of the second highest racial class
Spaniard Father in
- Born in the Philippines Spanish hierarchy
- Despite their high status in the racial
caste system, insulares were mocked by
peninsulares because they were born in
the Philippines
- enjoy various government and church
positions, but as economics and power
shifted, they morphed into capitalist-
driven landowners
3. Illustrado - composed of native- - the enlightened ones
born intellectuals - middle class Filipinos, many of whom
- cut across were educated in Spain and exposed to
ethnolinguistic and racial Spanish liberal and European
lines-Indios, Insulares nationalist
and Mestizos ideals
4. Mestizo - born of mixed - are offsprings of Spanish and Chinese
percentage people interbreeding with Filipinos
- Spanish parent + native - have better relations with the local
parent (Spanish mestizo) governors or with the church
- Chinese parent + native - own many lands
parent (Chinese mestizo) - could be alcaldes or another important
position in the government
5. Indios - pure-blooded native of - term used by the Spaniards to refer to
the Philippines the brown-skinned inhabitants of the
- Malayan, native born islands during the colonial period
inhabitants of the uneducated native peasant, usually a
Philippine islands tenant or a poor farmer scraping a
living on substandard land
- incapable of anything except lowly
work in service to his presumptively
superior Iberian masters
6. Negritos - Filipino Indigenous - lowest level in a highly stratified class
peoples with a hunter- society
gatherer background - black Negro people
- Agta, Aeta, Ati, Ata and - possessed minimal or zero rights
Batak people - worked as laborers in the Spanish
 CHAPTER 2
Name: KIMBERLY ROSE NARCISO Course/Year/Section BSA 4A
ACTIVITY 1
A. Economic Development
Direction: How do you evaluate the economic development during Rizal’s time? Give your reason.
Write your answer in the space provided.
1. How do you evaluate the economic development during Rizal’s time?
Excellent reason: During Rizal’s time, Philippine economy was greatly prosperous especially to the
agricultural sector. Trading plays a huge role on the economic development. Through “trading” it
enables the Filipinos to have a stronger and better relationship with other countries which allows the
integration of the country became an international commercial system. The economic development in
the country especially the rise of haciendas also helped other Filipinos including Rizal’s family to
earn more money.
Very Satisfactory: On 1863, The public education in the Philippines was controlled by the Church.
Less than one-fifth of those who went to school could read and write Spanish, and far fewer could
speak it properly. The limited higher education in the colony was entirely under clerical direction, but
by the 1880s many sons of the wealthy were sent to Europe to study. There, nationalism and a passion
for reform blossomed in the liberal atmosphere. Out of this talented group of overseas Filipino
students arose what came to be known as the Propaganda Movement. Magazines, poetry, and
pamphleteering flourished. José Rizal, this movement’s most brilliant figure, produced two political
novels Noli me tangere and El filibusterism which had a wide impact in the Philippines. In 1892 Rizal
returned home and formed the Liga Filipina, a modest reform-minded society, loyal to Spain, that
breathed no word of independence.
Satisfactory reason: Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade was the
main source of income for the colony during its early years. Service was inaugurated in 1565 and
continued into the early 19th century. The Galleon trade brought silver from New Spain and silk from
China by way of Manila. This way, the Philippines earned its income through buy and sell that is,
they bought silk from China for resale to New Spain and then bought American silver for resale to
China. The trade was very prosperous.
Poor reason: The country under Spain was economically under developed. The Philippines was an
economic burden to Spain that caused an annual deficit to the Spanish coffers. Philippine Economy
under Spain the founding of the Economic Society of Friends of the Country helped in the agricultural
advancement of the country. The Tobacco Monopoly made the Philippines the greatest tobacco-
growing country in the Orient. All farmers had a quota of tobacco to raise annually and all were sold
to the Government. Spanish policies imposed here were not that helpful for the Filipinos and most
government officials were of Spanish by blood and Filipinos were the ones made to work tedious jobs
 ASSESSMENT 1
Name: KIMBERLY ROSE NARCISO Course/Year/Section BSA 4A
Direction. Compare and contrast the context of the Philippines between the two-time periods. Student
be able to give major differences between the 19th Century Philippines and the Present Philippines.
Also list down major similarities

19’TH CENTURY OF SIMILARITIES PRESENT

THE PHILIPPINES PHILIPPINES

- Socializing with -Taxes are also collected. - Following the legal

men was prohibited - Uses mano as respect for procedures,
for women. elderly. Filipinos are
- Other religions are - One system government. permitted to
not permitted. conduct trade
Catholicism is the - Women are free to
only official interact with people
religion of the other sex.
- People have the
freedom to select
from a wide variety
of religions
 ASSESSMENT 2
Name: KIMBERLY ROSE NARCISO Course/Year/Section: BSA 4A
I. IDENTIFICATION.
Direction: Read the statement and write the correct answer in the space provided.
1.Growth of the export economy benefited the upper and middle class.
Political Development
2. The people that belong in this class include the Spaniards, Peninsulares and the friars.
Highest class
3. Artificial sea-level waterway located in Egypt and connects Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea.
Suez Canal
4. Pure-blooded Spaniard born in the Philippines.
Mestizo
5. Pure-blooded native of the Philippines.
Peninsulares
6. It is a worldview founded on ideas of freedom and equality.
Liberalism
7. Governor-General decreed that all Filipinos should take a surname as a step to improve census data
and tax collection.
Governor General Narciso Claveria
8. What countries occupied the Philippines in the 19th century?
Japan
9. The supreme head of the Spanish administration of the Philippines was
the?
10. Who is the considered as the most corrupt over the other corrupts in the time
of 19th century?
11. Demanded representative government as opposed to autocratic monarchy,
equality before the law as opposed to legally separate classes.
Liberalism
12. non-Catholic pure-blooded Chinese.
Pure blooded
13. Set of economic and political legislation promulgated by the Spanish Crown
under various kings of the House of Bourbon.
14. The Political Constitution of the Spanish Monarchy.
15. Wealthy pure-blooded native supposedly descended from the kadatoan class.
 CHAPTER 3
Name: KIMBERLY ROSE NARCISO Course/Year/Section BSA 4A
ACTIVITY 1
Directions: Write a three-paragraph essay regarding injustices and prejudice that occurred during
Rizal's time and are still occurring now. List some strategies for breaking our country's poisonous
and bad "culture." Use the rubric below to assist you.

During Jose Rizal's era, the Philippines endured the hardships of Spanish colonial rule,
marked by social injustices and biases. The Spanish friars, prominent landlords, controlled vast
agricultural lands, while the judicial system was plagued by corruption and inefficiency.
Unfortunately, many of the societal issues that Rizal fought against persist in contemporary
Philippine society, highlighting the need for cultural transformation.

To initiate a positive shift in the country's culture, acknowledging and understanding existing
imperfections is paramount. Recognizing that change is possible, a key strategy involves
promoting education and awareness. By emphasizing concepts such as equality, justice, and
respect, society can be educated on the detrimental effects of prejudice and discrimination,
fostering a collective commitment to a better future.

Another crucial strategy centers on fostering diversity and inclusivity. Encouraging the
celebration of differences and creating an environment where everyone feels valued, irrespective
of background or identity, is vital. Efforts to eliminate discrimination based on various factors like
race, gender, or sexual orientation contribute to the establishment of a tolerant and accepting
society that values each individual equally. Lastly, promoting positive role models and leaders
who embody values of equality and justice serves as inspiration for creating a culture that esteems
these virtues and motivates others to follow suit.
 ASSESSMENT 1
Name: KIMBERLY ROSE NARCISO Course/Year/Section BSA 4A
Instruction: Give your comprehensive explanations towards the following statements and questions.
By reading the Modules, device answers through interpreting what is needed in every number. Each
question will be graded based on these five (5) points rubrics.

1) How did his family influence Jose Rizal?

Throughout his brief life, Rizal proved to be his mother’s son, a chip off the old block, as he
constantly strove to keep faith the lessons, she taught him. His mother was his first teacher, and from
her he learned to read, and consequently to value reading as a means for learning and spending one’s
time meaningfully.
2) How did Jose Rizal develop his early education life?
Rizal's early education played a crucial role in shaping his intellectual and patriotic outlook.
His experiences at Ateneo, in particular, influenced his views on education, colonial oppression, and
the need for social and political reforms in the Philippines. Throughout his life, Rizal continued to
advocate for education as a means of empowering the Filipino people and fostering national identity
3) Why should we study the early childhood of Rizal?
Studying the early childhood of Rizal provides a multifaceted understanding of the historical, cultural,
and personal factors that shaped the national hero of the Philippines. It allows us to appreciate the
complexities of his life and the enduring impact he had on the nation.
4) How do you describe Rizal's early education and his family?
Rizal's early education was marked by academic excellence, linguistic proficiency, and
exposure to diverse cultures. His family, especially his parents and siblings, played a significant role
in shaping his character, values, and sense of justice, which would later contribute to his role as a
national hero and advocate for Philippine independence.
5) How does Rizal value education?
Rizal is widely known as a huge supporter when it comes to education, and until now his teachings
are still passed down to the contemporary generation. His values are embedded in our lessons and
learning materials, his words are still widely spoken to motivate us to study
 ASSESSMENT 2
Name: KIMBERLY ROSE NARCISO Course/Year/Section BSA 4A
1. What is the complete legal name of Dr. Jose Rizal?
José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda
2. Who is being referred by Rizal as the "model of all fathers?"
Francisco Mercado Rizal,
3. Considered as Rizal's first teacher?
His mother
4. Rizal started his formal schooling in?
private school in Biñan
6. Rizal’s teacher in a private school in Biñan.
Justiniano Aquino Cruz
7. He is Rizal’s godfather, native of Calamba and close friend of the Rizal family.
Father Pedro Casanas
8. Who was the older brother of Dr. Jose Rizal?
Paciano Rizal
9. Who is the governor general of the Philippines when Rizal was born?
José Lémery e Ibarrola
10. Rizal was the _____ of the eleven children born of the marriage of Francisco
and Teodora.
Seven
11. Who was the youngest sister of Rizal?
Soledad Rizal
12. He was considered the brilliant Atenean of his time and pride of the Jesuits.
Rizal
13. The school registrar of Ateneo who refused to admit Rizal because was sickly
andundersized his age.
Father Magin Ferrando,
14. When was the birth date of Rizal?
June 19, 1861
15. Who was the sister of Rizal called ‘Trining’, was the tenth child and the
custodian of Rizal’s last and greatest poem, "Mi Ultimo Adios
Trinidad Rizal
 CHAPTER 4
Name: KIMBERLY ROSE NARCISO Course/Year/Section: BSA 4A
ACTIVITY 1
A. IDENTIFICATION
Direction: Read the statement and write the correct answer in the space provided.
1. Where Rizal sipped coffee and fraternized with the students from Cuba,
Mexico, Argentina, etc?
The Antiguo Café de Levante
2. When Rizal enrolled in the Universidad Central de Madrid?
November 3, 1882
3. When Rizal was awarded the diploma as Master Mason by Le Grand Orient
de France in Paris?
On February 15, 1892
4. Where hospital Rizal observed the examination of different diseases of
women?
Lariboisiere Hospital
5. What was the name of the ship that Rizal rode in from Singapore to
Colombo?
Djemnah

B. ENUMERATION
Direction: Enumerate what is asked in the items below.
1.Felicitacion (Felicitationi)
2.El Embarque: Himno a la Flota de Magallanes (The Departure: Hymn to Magellan’s Fleet)
3. Y Es Espanol; Elcano, el Primero en dar la Vuelta al Mundo (And He is Spanish: Elcano, the First
to Circumnavigate the World)
4.El Combate: Urbiztondo, Terror de Jolo (The Battle: Urbiztondo, Terror of Jolo)
Give the 4 poems in 1877. It was his last year in ateneo:
1.El Heroismo de Colon (The Heroism of Columbus)-.
2. Colon y Juan II (Columbus and John II)-
3.Gran Consuelo en la Mayor Desdicha(Great Solace in Great Misfortune)-
4. Un Dialogo Aluviso a la Despedida de los Colegiales(A Farewell Dialogue of the Students)-
The 2 reasons why Rizal enrolled two courses:
1. His father like it
2. He was still uncertain as to what career to pursue
 ACTIVITY 2
Name: KIMBERLY ROSE NARCISO Course/Year/Section: BSA 4A
Direction: Fill the necessary information needed to complete Rizal’s Information Sheet. Write
your answers in the space provided.
Full Name: José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda
Mother: Teodora Alonso Realonda
Father: Francisco Engracio Rizal Mercado y Alejandro
Siblings:
SATURNINA MERCADO MARIA MERCADO
PACIANO MERCADO JOSE RIZAL
NARCISA MERCADO CONCEPCION MERCADO
OLYMPIA MERCADO JOSEFA MERCADO
LUCIA MERCADO TRINIDAD MERCADO
SOLEDAD MERCADO
First Teacher: His Mother
Person who influenced him with education: His mother Teodora Alonso
First University in Manila and course: University of Santo Tomas and took Philosophy and Letters
Second University in Manila and course: Central University of Madrid and took up two courses:
medicine and philosophy and letters.
Date when he left the Philippines for Spain: 3 May 1882 Rizal left Philippines for the first time
Spain
Writings under Propaganda Movement: The Philippines a Century hence The Indolence of the
Filipinos and The Letter to the Women of Malolos
Date of his second return to the Philippines: On June 26, 1892, Rizal arrived in Manila with his
sister Lucia
Reason for going back to the Philippines for good: To operate his mother's eyes
 Assessment 1
Name: KIMBERLY ROSE NARCISO Course/Year/Section: BSA 4A
Instruction: Explain in your own words the following questions. Your score will be base in rubrics.
1. Who were the important persons that influenced Rizal in his intellectual pursuits?
The greatest influence on Rizal's development as a person was his mother Teodora Alonso
2. Was Rizal already a perfect student when it comes to his studies? Explain your answer.
Rizal's perfection, if one may call it that, lies more in his dedication to education, critical
thinking, and his commitment to addressing social issues through his writings. He used his knowledge
to advocate for reforms and social justice, ultimately playing a pivotal role in the Philippine national
movement against Spanish colonial rule.
Rizal was an outstanding and accomplished student, it's essential to recognize the challenges
he faced and the broader impact he made beyond academic achievements. Calling him a "perfect"
student might oversimplify his complex and multifaceted character
3. Why did Rizal’s mother oppose his desire to study for a higher education?
Teodora Alonso opposed the idea of sending Rizal to University to pursue higher education
because she's aware of what happened to GOMBURZA.
4. Identify the accomplishments of Rizal in Spain. How was he able to accomplish it? Explain
your answer.
Rizal made the decision to leave the nation in order to pursue his medical education in Europe.
He traveled with the covert intentions of establishing himself as a journalist, observing and studying
European life, and preparing himself for the mission of freeing the Filipinos from Spanish rule
5. What are the places that he visited in Asia? What were his impressions about these cities and
what did he learn about their culture?
Before reaching America, Rizal went from Hong Kong through Macau and Japan. In April
1888, he arrived in San Francisco, California. From there, he traveled through Nevada, Utah,
Colorado, Nebraska, Illinois, and New York before arriving in New York. In his journal, he wrote
about how the scene affected him.
6. Compare the experiences of Rizal as a student in Ateneo, UST, and Madrid
Rizal, who has been a genius since he was a kid, has always been willing to learn new things.
His first university, Ateneo, was where he pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree to express his passion
for the arts and letters. He was initially behind in class relative to his peers, but thanks to his
dedication to his studies, he was dubbed the Emperor for being the most outstanding
individual in just a month and graduated with the highest distinction. He then went to UST to study
medicine for his mother, but he did not participate as much in Ateneo. He traveled and studied
French, English, and German at the Ateneo de Madrid. Rizal was considered to be a great student
who, considering the challenges he faced, never gave up until he finished what he began.
7. How does Rizal value education?
Rizal always considered education as a medicine or something that could cure the problems of
Colonial Philippines. He believed in education that is free from political and religious control. He
asserted that reform can’t be achieved if there is no suitable education, a liberal one available to
Filipinos
8. What is the most important work of Rizal during his life abroad?
After his three-month sojourn in France, Rizal returned to Madrid and thought about
publishing a book that exposed the colonial relationship of Spain and the Philippines. This idea was
realized in March 1887, with the publication of the novel Noli Me Tangere in Germany
9. How did Jose Rizal describe the feeling of love of the country?
Rizal's love for his country was not just an emotional attachment but also a call to action. He
believed in the power of education and peaceful reform to bring about positive change. His writings
and actions played a significant role in inspiring the Filipino nationalist movement and ultimately
contributed to the Philippines' quest for independence.
10. How do you value your education?
Having an education in a particular area helps people think, feel, and behave in a way that
contributes to their success, and improves not only their personal satisfaction but also enhances their
community. In addition, education develops the human personality and prepares people for life
experiences

CHAPTER 5
Name: KIMBERLY ROSE NARCISO Course/Year/Section: BSA 4A
ACTIVITY 1
Direction: In the space provided below list down three (3) important things that Rizal did during his
stay in Dapitan and its importance to the residents.
Importance - Rizal also put up a school and dormitory for boys in Talisay as well as a clinic where
he treated ailments and performed eye surgery. With engineering and architectural skills, he built a
dam and waterworks in Talisay and set up the town plaza of Dapitan with street lighting
Importance - It was the period when Rizal aside from carrying out his passion in the arts and
literature. He devoted his time to community services, civil works, medical practices, educational
advocacy and development in Dapitan which is now dubbed as the Shrine City of the Philippines.
Importance -Rizal devoted much effort in dapitan He tilled the soil and planted rice, corn, abaca and
many fruit trees. He practiced his profession as physician and eye surgeon. constructed residential and
little hospital houses. He also assisted to the beautification of the public square.
 CHAPTER 6
Name: KIMBERLY ROSE NARCISO Course/Year/Section: BSA 4A
ACTIVITY 1
Direction: Read the Annotation of Dr. Jose Rizal to Morga’s Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas
and answer the questions.

1. What is the worst thing that Antonio wrote about the Philippines and why is it the worst?

Antonio de Morga wrote Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas to compile the deeds achieved by Spain by
means of discovering and conversion of the Philippine islands. His works screams definite bias
and distorted facts that made Rizal to annotate it. The part that got my interest and got me a little
mad is when Antonio said things about how pure the priests, the Catholic Church in general.
Rizal wanted to clear that the Church was wrong and unjust since the friars' misdeeds should not
be interpreted as a condemnation against Catholicism. The fact that the Catholic Church did so
many hidden shameful deeds before, from discriminating and sparing no mercy, worst indeed.

2. Do you agree with the annotations of Dr. Jose Rizal? Why? Explain.
The Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas is considered as one of the most important works on the early
Spanish Colonization in the Philippines as it tells the history of the Spanish Philippines from the
accounts of personal experiences and documentations of eye-witnesses. It is written on 1609 by
Antonio de Morga who is a Spanish conquistador, government official and historical anthropologist.
He wrote the first formal history of the Philippines conquest by Spain, which is The Sucesos de las
Islas Filipinas, and it narrates the history of wars, intrigues, diplomacy and the evangelization of the
Philippines.

ACTIVITY 3
Name: KIMBERLY ROSE NARCISO Course/Year/Section: BSA 4A
C. (ESSAY)
In relation to the current setting, draft your own annotation on Antonio Morga’s?
Through the centuries, Jose Rizal has been known to be an earnest seeker of
truth – it is this characteristic that marked him as a great historian. When the Spaniards
came to conquer the islands, he had been so passionate to know the true conditions of
the Philippines. But imagine how difficult it was to search for information during those
days – most of the available sources were either written by friars of the religious orders
and zealous missionaries determined to wipe out native beliefs and cultural practices,
which they considered idolatrous and savage.
Despite the colonizers’ claim that they were solely responsible for refining the
Philippine islands, Rizal’s beliefs say otherwise. For him, the native populations of the
Filipinos were self-sustaining and customarily spirited - it was because of the Spanish
colonization that the Philippine’s rich culture and tradition faded to a certain extent.
Through the centuries, Jose Rizal has been known to be an earnest seeker of
truth – it is this characteristic that marked him as a great historian. When the Spaniards
came to conquer the islands, he had been so passionate to know the true conditions of
the Philippines. But imagine how difficult it was to search for information during those
days – most of the available sources were either written by friars of the religious orders
and zealous missionaries determined to wipe out native beliefs and cultural practices,
which they considered idolatrous and savage.
Despite the colonizers’ claim that they were solely responsible for refining the
Philippine islands, Rizal’s beliefs say otherwise. For him, the native populations of the
Filipinos were self-sustaining and customarily spirited - it was because of the Spanish
colonization that the Philippine’s rich culture and tradition faded to a certain extent.
Through the centuries, Jose Rizal has been known to be an earnest seeker of
truth – it is this characteristic that marked him as a great historian. When the Spaniards
came to conquer the islands, he had been so passionate to know the true conditions of
the Philippines. But imagine how difficult it was to search for information during those
days – most of the available sources were either written by friars of the religious orders
and zealous missionaries determined to wipe out native beliefs and cultural practices,
which they considered idolatrous and savage.
Despite the colonizers’ claim that they were solely responsible for refining the
Philippine islands, Rizal’s beliefs say otherwise. For him, the native populations of the
Filipinos were self-sustaining and customarily spirited - it was because of the Spanish
colonization that the Philippine’s rich culture and tradition faded to a certain extent.
He was a soldier and a lawyer, an explosive combination, especially if one was also a high-
ranking colonial bureaucrat. Antonio de Morga SanchezGaray was born in 1559 in Sevilla, Spain,
38 years after Magellan was killed by Lapu-lapu and his men for meddling in the internal affairs of
the rajahs and datus of Cebu. During the most productive 40 years of his life, Morga was sent to the
most significant outposts of the Spanish overseas empire: He served the Vice-Royalty (Virreinato)
of Nueva España (Mexico), the Vice-Royalty of Peru and across the Pacific at the gateway to
Asia, the Captaincy-General (Capitanía General) of the Philippines.

In the Philippine colony, Dr. de Morga was a fearsome oidor, that is, a judge of the Royal
Audiencia, the appellate court which also kept an eye on the Governor-General and the colony’s
coffers. In 1609, his book, Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas, was published in Mexico where he returned
after apolemical term of office in the Philippines.

Assessment
Name: KIMBERLY ROSE M. NARCISO Course/Year/Section: BSA 4A

COMPARISON TEST
Directions: Read each statement below carefully. Place a text MORGA on the line if you
think a statement is the account of Antonio de Morga. Place RIZAL on the line if you think
the statement is from Jose Rizal.

RIZAL 1. In Tagalog, a house is called “pamamahay”. He said that it is impossible that

bahandin has been printed for bahayin, because it is an obsolete derivative.

MORGA 2. He said that a house with the parents and children in room together is
called “bahandin”.

MORGA 3. There was no priest or a man of religion to attend to religious matters except
old men, sorcerers and wizards, People believed in omens and superstitions which the devil
inspired them to do, so that they could tell whether the sick person would live or die.

RIZAL 4. These priests, “Catalona / Babaylan” are well-dressed rich people that
 were not honoured because they are considered as loafers. Case of Francisco Amandao as
proof where he offered half of his body to the Anitos and later on the other half was
paralyzed. “public testimony of heathenism”.

RIZAL 5. A Filipino woman helps his husband and is not seen as a burden when
they get married. To a man, marrying means getting introduced to a lifestyle that a
bachelor is not accustomed with, especially in terms economy, or financially.

MORGA 6. The groom contributes a dowry that he had received from his parents,
while the bride does not bring anything until she inherits some from her parents.

RIZAL 7. Namamahay slaves still exist but they are now called „kasama‟, they are
now partners or laborers of a capitalist or farmer.

MORGA 8. Namamahay are those who help build their master‟s house, and serve
frequently as helpers when there are guests, and serve their master when the master
requires them to, without compensation.

MORGA 9. Taking a bathe without regard to whether this might be injurious to their health.

RIZAL 10. Indios are very careful not to take a bathe during siesta, after luncheon, first
two days of catarrh, and etc.: hygienic custom

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ACTIVITY 3

B. Should the novel El Filibusterismo be treated as a book of prophecies? Why or Why

Not?
EL Filibusterismo is the second and last novel by Dr. Jose Rizal (1861-1896). It was
his sequel to the Noli Me Tangere known by its alternative English title The Reign of Greed. It is a
novel about revolution that failed which was orchestrated by Simoun. He described the government in
a very cynical way by lambasting the friars and the Spanish officials for their greed, corruption,
exploitation and injustice to satisfy their evil desires and to seek their own interest. Noli and Fili
illustrated the actual conditions in the Philippines during the time of Rizal which became instrumental
in awakening the spirit of Filipino nationalism.

ACTIVITY 4

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D. Examine the two novels using a venn diagram.

Noli Me Tangere El Filibusterismo

Romantic Novel Political Novel

“Work of Heart” SIMILARITIES “Work of Heard”
Book of Feeling. Written by the same Book of Thought.
authour which is Contains bitterness,
It has freshness, color, pain, violence and
Rizal.
humor, weight and sorrow.
lightness. Noli Me Tangere and El
filibusterismo are good 39 Chapters
64 Chapters.
novels from the point of Published on
Published on March 21, September 18,
1887 in Berlin, view of the history.
1891 in Gent
Germany. Belgium.
It depicts the true
“The Social Cancer”
conditions of the
(Huwag mo akong “The Reign of Greed”
Philippines before.
salingin) An instrument in
(Ang paghahari ng
To work pacifist. kasakiman)
awakening nationalism of To work for revenge.
Dedicated for the the Filipinos.
Philippines. Dedicated to the three
father martir
Maximo Viola is (GOMBURZA).
the savior of Originally
written in
Noli Me Spanish
Tangere. language.

ACTIVITY 5

Name: KIMBERLY ROSE M. NARCISO Course/Year/Section: BSA 4A

E. In your own opinion, what remains true in Jose Rizal’s regards on the youth?
Establish reliability.

Rizal is known to be an advocate of the youth. His fight and struggle to defend
and stand for the country has been teaching every Filipinos the importance of
nationalism. Through his literary pieces, he was able to convey his message and
aspirations to be able to fulfill his nationalistic desire. The hope for the youth is one
of his aspirations. He believed that the youth has a great role in nation-building. His
poem “To the Philippine Youth” became his medium to address the youth of what
they can do to change the nation, the world for the better.
Rizal wanted to encourage the youth to use the talents, abilities, and skills that
they possess for the success not only of their own, but of the nation (Lopez, n.d.). By
The savior of El
that, in order to hone and utilize such talents, abilities, and skills, one should fill his
filibusterismo
or her mind with high ideals and thoughts. To make these things possible, is Valentine
education
serves its way to provide knowledge and values. Rizal Ventura. believed that through
education the youth, as well as other people, will be free from the chains of
ignorance. It is through education and learning that one could acquire and nurture
what he or she possesses. With that, Rizal wanted the Filipino youth to use the
intellectual greatness acquired to bring glory to the nation.
Another thing that Rizal wanted the Filipino youth to do is to look forward and
break their chain of bondage (Garcia et. al, 2015). It can be implied that Rizal
wanted the Filipino youth to have the confidence in taking a stand to solve the issues
and problems the nation is facing. Lack of confidence was one of the weaknesses of
the Filipinos back at Rizal’s time, not courageous and confident enough to speak
against the Spanish colonizers. He is encouraging the youth to be brave enough to
speak, fight, and stand for what is right. When the youth and the people realize and
do such, history will never repeat what it had suffered.
Putting it all together, Rizal pointed out the role of the youth as the fair hope of
motherland. He challenged the youth to develop their talents and knowledge for a
brighter future. Rizal believed that the youth can become great leaders, having the
potential to improve the society. The youth are brilliant and capable of what it takes
to build the nation, as long as they have the mindset that Rizal has advocated.
The youth is the hope of our future.” It is a timeless quote said by our national hero, Dr. Jose
Rizal. Dr. Rizal did not say that out of nothing. He meant something by it in hopes that it will touch the
sensibility of those who will hear it.
B. Everyone was, is, will be a part of the youth Rizal was talking about and we need to be aware of that.
The elders and mid-adults were once youth. The teenagers and young adults are currently the youth.
The toddlers and children
Rizal is known to be an advocate of the youth. His fight and struggle to defend
and stand for the country has been teaching every Filipinos the importance of
nationalism. Through his literary pieces, he was able to convey his message and
aspirations to be able to fulfill his nationalistic desire. The hope for the youth is one
of his aspirations. He believed that the youth has a great role in nation-building. His
poem “To the Philippine Youth” became his medium to address the youth of what
they can do to change the nation, the world for the better.
Rizal wanted to encourage the youth to use the talents, abilities, and skills that
they possess for the success not only of their own, but of the nation (Lopez, n.d.). By
that, in order to hone and utilize such talents, abilities, and skills, one should fill his
or her mind with high ideals and thoughts. To make these things possible, education
serves its way to provide knowledge and values. Rizal believed that through
education the youth, as well as other people, will be free from the chains of
ignorance. It is through education and learning that one could acquire and nurture
what he or she possesses. With that, Rizal wanted the Filipino youth to use the
intellectual greatness acquired to bring glory to the nation.
Another thing that Rizal wanted the Filipino youth to do is to look forward and
break their chain of bondage (Garcia et. al, 2015). It can be implied that Rizal
wanted the Filipino youth to have the confidence in taking a stand to solve the issues
and problems the nation is facing. Lack of confidence was one of the weaknesses of
the Filipinos back at Rizal’s time, not courageous and confident enough to speak
against the Spanish colonizers. He is encouraging the youth to be brave enough to
speak, fight, and stand for what is right. When the youth and the people realize and
do such, history will never repeat what it had suffered.
Putting it all together, Rizal pointed out the role of the youth as the fair hope of
motherland. He challenged the youth to develop their talents and knowledge for a
brighter future. Rizal believed that the youth can become great leaders, having the
potential to improve the society. The youth are brilliant and capable of what it takes
to build the nation, as long as they have the mindset that Rizal has advocated.

Assessment
Name: KIMBERLY ROSE M. NARCISO Course/Year/Section: BSA 4A
A. Directions: Read each statement carefully. Supply the blank with the correct answer.

1. Jose Rizal began writing El Filibusterismo in October, 1887 while he was in

2. Calamba
3. The El Fili original cover title has an inscription of Ferdinand Blumentrit, which is
not found in the English translations
4. There are about 63 chapters in the novel.
5. Rizal wrote El Filibusterismo in dedication to the three martyred priests or called
Gomburza, expressing conviction that their treatment and deaths at the hands of
the Spanish authorities was unjust.
6. The El Filibusterismo also knew as The Reign of Greed.
7. He is the main character in El Filibusterismo Crisostomo Ibarra (Simoun).
8. The antagonist of the novel El Filibusterismo Crisostomo Ibarra (Simoun).
9. The character name Isagani symbolized of the youth whose love for the country
is great to the point of being branded as idealistic.
10. This action Protagonist took the life of the main character in the novel.
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B. Rizal’s literary works can be used as a primary resource of history articles. Prove the
statement otherwise.

Rizal’s “The Philippines a Century Hence” is more like an analysis of past events
to predict the future of the Philippines. It is a such a relevant work in the present times in a
sense that it made us young generation to realize and aware of our past and also, this essay
can be a powerful tool to also be able to predict the future by analysing the present
happenings just like what Rizal have done. Further, the reader of this essay must not view
it as a collection of meaningless words but as a message to future generations. In light of
the changing world, this message is now meant to serve as a warning. Because some
Filipinos are aware of what is going on, I still held out hope that we could make things
right. It is just a matter of deciding whether to go the route taken by Rizal and so many of
our heroes (or even going further than our heroes) or to let things be as they are.

ACTIVITY 2
Name: KIMBERLY ROSE M. NARCISO Course/Year/Section: BSA 4A
A. IDENTIFICATION
Direction: Read the statement and write the correct answer in the space provided.

1. What is the title of the Philippine national anthem? Lupang Hinirang

2. Who translate the original Spanish text into Filipino and English? Julian Felipe
3. When was the original composition of the anthem first played? June 12, 1898
4. It is generally known as rosewood. Narra
5. What proclamation No. require a special permit under DENR (Department of
Environment and Natural Resources) Adm. Order No. 78, S. of 1987 and DENR
Memo Circular No.22, S. of 1990. No. 652 s. 1934
6. It scientifically known as Pithecophaga jeffery. It was made official in 1978 by
former President Ferdinand Marcos through Proclamation No.
1732.
Philippine Eagle
7. Who is our national hero has not been the subject of debate for the common
Juan? Dr. Jose Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realoda.
8. It national fruit, as popular as it is for making desserts, there is no law that proclaims
it as a national symbol. Mango (Mangifera Indica)
9. It was become popular in stores and markets because milkfish is known for being
bonier than other food fish in the Philippines. It is popular table fare among
Filipinos.
Bangus
10. This footwear is made from local light wood like santol and laniti. It is cut to the
desired foot size before being shaven until smooth. Bakya
11. It is an untucked or loose shirt of delicate fabric showing Chinese, airy tropical
appearance Indo-Malayan and elongated effect of Hindu influences and the
decorative captivity of European men's clothing. Barong Tagalog
12. An act prescribing the code of the national flag, anthem, motto, coat-of-arms and
other heraldic items and devices of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 8491
13. This was one of the methods of transportation introduced in the Philippines in the
18th century by the Spaniards that only nobles and high ranked Spanish officials
could afford. Kalesa
14. It is a dish that is almost a fixed part and menu centerpiece of any Filipino
celebration which is usually prepared for fiestas, family celebrations (like parties and
marriages) and also a favorite dish during Christmas. Lechon or Roasted Pig3
15. It’s both a martial art and a sport whose origins are still largely unconfirmed because
of lack of documentation. Arnis