Rizal- considered a hero for articulating Patriotic goals set by the Board on Factors contributed to Rizal’s

the needs of the Filipino people National Education regarding the Rizal acceptability as the official hero of the
Course: Philippines according to Constantino:

 Recognize the relevance of  Rizal was dead

Main objectives of the Rizal Law as Rizal’s ideals to present
stated in the policy statements? conditions.  Had no anti-American quotes
 To rededicate youth to ideals of  Apply Rizal’s ideas to solve  symbolized Spanish oppression.
freedom and nationalism. contemporary problems. Decree did General Emilio Aguinaldo
 To pay tribute to Rizal for  Develop understanding of Rizal’s issue regarding Rizal’s death:
shaping the Filipino character. qualities and character. - He ordered December 30
 To gain an inspiring source of  Foster moral character, personal to be commemorated as
patriotism through studying discipline, citizenship, and a day of mourning for
Rizal’s works. vocational efficiency. Rizal.

Some of the other national heroes of the December 30, 1898- First monument in
Philippines besides Rizal: honor of Rizal.
Republic Act 1425 - The teaching of the
life, works, and writings of Rizal in all What did the monument in Daet,
 Andres Bonifacio
schools in the country. Camarines Norte, bear in honor of Rizal?
 Emilio Jacinto
Senator Jose P. Laurel- Sponsored the - It bore the words “A Jose
Rizal Law. believed Rizal was the founder  Marcelo H. del Pilar. Rizal,” “Noli Me Tangere,”
of Filipino nationality and the architect of and “El Filibusterismo.”
the Filipino nation. Rizal considered a man of peace rather
than a man of war Act No. 243 of the Philippine
Commission.
- He advocated for reform
Qualities Laurel believe the Filipino through education rather - Act authorized the
youth would gain from studying Rizal’s than revolution construction of the
life and teachings: Luneta monument?
The role of the Taft Commission in the
 Incorruptible confidence selection of Rizal as a national hero Some signs of admiration for Rizal
among Filipinos?
 Direction - They endorsed Rizal from
a group of heroes,  Numerous monuments in his
 Courage including Aguinaldo and honor across the country.
 determination. Bonifacio.
 Streets and avenues named after
 him. leaders like Gandhi and Rizal’s view on the relationship between
Sun Yat-Sen. Asia and Europe:
 Businesses named after him.
Commonality that Rizal share with other - Asians must be regarded
 His likeness on the one-peso nationalist leaders like Gandhi and by Europe as equals.
coin. Tagore:
Significant event did Rizal inspire in
Conclusions about why Rizal was - They all challenged 1896:
chosen as the national hero of the Western imperialism.
Philippines: - The outbreak of the
Significance of Rizal’s early maturity in Philippine Revolution.
- Filipinos value peace, his ideas:
freedom, justice, and Rizal opposition to the revolution:
virtue over war and - It made him a remarkable
figure among Asian - he believed it was
success.
nationalist leaders. premature and
Rizal contribution to the nationalist inadequately organized.
struggle of the Filipino people: Rizal teaching to his countrymen about
their identity: Fisher (1962).- Called Rizal the Pioneer
- He articulated the Exponent of Liberal Democracy in Asia
aspirations of the Filipino - They could be Filipinos
who were members of Ideas on liberal democracy that Rizal
people and addressed
the Filipino nation. advocate:
their social needs.
Guerrero (1998).- Referred to Rizal as Rizal’s goal regarding the Philippine  The worth and dignity of the
the first Filipino Because he was the first archipelago: individual
to call the Philippines his fatherland.  The inviolability of human rights
- unify it into a compact
What did Rizal teach his countrymen and homogeneous body
 The innate equality of all men
about their identity? based on common
and races
interests.
- That they could be
 The necessity for constitutional
Filipinos who were 1860s- Decade were Rizal and other
government
members of a unified Asian nationalist leaders born?
nation  Due process of law
Rizal’s ideas compare to those of
Rizal’s ideas compare to other Asian Gandhi and Sun Yat-Sen:  Popular sovereignty as the basis
nationalist leaders: of all political authority
- Rizal’s ideas matured at
- Rizal’s ideas matured at an early age compared to  Faith in human reason and
an early age compared to them. enlightenment
  The rights of the masses to regime  Detached from politics to serve
public education the community
 Strengthening of religious
 Belief in social progress through foundation Rizal Law- legal basis for teaching Rizal’s
freedom life, works, and writings in higher
 Cultivation of drive toward education.
excellence
Objectives for teaching Rizal’s life,
Rizal’s assertion regarding the  Conception of the Philippines as works, and writings based on the Rizal
establishment of democratic his fatherland Law:
principles in Asia:
 Envisioning education as a - To instill patriotism and
- He asserted that they source of light nationalism among
should be established for students.
the benefit of Asians.  Perception of the alliance
between religion and education Why is it necessary to study Rizal’s life,
Four major periods in the life of Rizal: works, and writings according to
key developments in Rizal’s life during
1861-1872, 1872-1882, 1882-1892, and Senator Jose P. Laurel?
the third period (1882-1892):
1892-1896. - To understand the
 Left the Philippines to escape importance of
Important developments during the first persecution
period of Rizal’s life (1861-1872): nationalism and
 Observed and learned in patriotism.
 Learned to read and write Europe Patriotic goals set by the National Board
 Developed values of  Urged Filipinos to compete of Education for the Rizal Course:
industriousness, creativity, with Europeans - To foster love for country
rationality, and dignity
and appreciation of
 Participated in the
 Triggered imaginative and critical Rizal’s contributions
Propaganda Movement
thinking
Constantino consider Rizal an American
 Made truthful disclosures
Significant events occurred during the -sponsored hero:
about the Philippines
second period of Rizal’s life (1872-1882):
- Because he was
Significant events in Rizal’s life during
 Enrolled at Ateneo Municipal promoted by American
the fourth period (1892-1896):
colonial authorities.
 Execution of Fathers Gomez,  Exiled in Dapitan
Burgos, and Zamora Guerrero argues that Rizal is not an
 Demonstrated individual American-sponsored hero:
 Awakening to the abuses of the accomplishments
 - Because Rizal’s ideals
were rooted in Filipino
nationalism.
Rizal considered the First Exponent of
Asian Nationalism by Coates and De
Ocampo:
- Because he inspired the
Philippine Revolution
against colonialism.
Rizal regarded as the First Exponent of
Liberal Democracy in Asia according to
Fisher:
- Because he articulated
ideas on liberal
democracy before other
leaders.
Rizal acceptable to the Americans as
the official hero of the Philippines:
- Because he promoted
peaceful reform rather
than violent revolution.
Rizal considered a hero despite being a
man of peace:
- Because he advocated
for social reforms and
national identity.