ARAS, Sariephine Grace A.

Rizal Life MTH: 7:30-9:00AM

Mrs. Carmencita Jubas

1. Why did Dr. Jose Rizal rose on top among filipino heroes and acclaimed as the greatest
national hero?

Dr. Jose Rizal became the National hero because of he fought for the freedom of the
Filipino in a silent way but effective one. He expressed his love for the Philippines
through his novels, essay, articles and poems rather than a force of aggression. He was a
very responsible person at his time. He was also humble, fighting for reforms through his
writings instead of through a revolution. Also, He rose on the top among Filipino heroes
because he used his intelligence, talents and skills in a for more peaceful way. Rizal was
quickly acclaimed as a national hero because of his life and work have been
commemorated with countless memorials worldwide.

2. Who made Dr. Jose Rizal the foremost hero in the country?

Dr. Jose Rizal (1861-1896), is unquestionably the greatest hero and martyr of our nation.
The day of his birth and the day of his execution are fittingly commemorated by all
classes of our people throughout the length and breadth of this country and even by
Filipinos and their friends abroad. His name is a byword in every Filipino home while his
picture adorns the postage stamp and paper money of widest circulation. In my opinion, It
is Jose Rizal who made himself a foremost hero because of what he was done for the
Filipinos freedom.
ARAS, Sariephine Grace A.
Rizal Life MTH: 7:30-9:00AM
Mrs. Carmencita Jubas

1. Explain the mandate of Republic Act 1425.

Republic Act No. 1425, known as the Rizal Law, mandates all educational institutions in
the Philippines to offer courses about José Rizal. The full name of the law 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. The measure was strongly opposed by the Roman Catholic Church in the
Philippines due to the anti-clerical themes in Noli Me Tángere and El Filibusterismo.
Section 2 mandated that the students were to read the novels as they were written in
Spanish, although a provision ordered that the Board of National Education create rules
on how these should be applied.The last two sections were focused on making Rizal's
works accessible to the general public: the second section mandated the schools to have
"an adequate number" of copies in their libraries, while the third ordered the board to
publish the works in major Philippine languages. After the bill was enacted into law,
there were no recorded instances of students applying for exemption from reading the
novels, and there is no known procedure for such exemptions. In 1994, President Fidel V.
Ramos ordered the Department of Education, Culture and Sports to fully implement the
law as there had been reports that it has still not been fully implemented.

2. Explain the patriotic goals and policy statement of Republic Act 1425.
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? Ofcourse we will learn many lessons and inspirations with their works.
!he love they give for the country. "specially Dr. Rizal, who is the mightiest. !he principle
of pen is mightier than the sword.
ARAS, Sariephine Grace A.
Rizal Life MTH: 7:30-9:00AM
Mrs. Carmencita Jubas

1. What do you expect to learn from the subject matter?

 I expecting to learn from the subject matter is to know deeply about the life of
Rizal. Also, I want to see the essence of Rizal being a National Heroes. I'm not
against of Rizal being a hero but how can I inform someone about our national
hero if I don't really understand.
2. What is the relevance of the subject matter to your profession in the future, and as a
Filipino? Explain.
 Learning about the life of Jose Rizal is essential to anyone who has ever
experienced colonialism and how the imperialist country that dominates the
colony exerts rules and regulations that are not always fair. In Rizal's case, his
country (the Philippines) was once a colony of Spain. As it often happens, Spain
was making demands and setting rules that hurt the Pilipino community. Rizal
was one of the first opponents of such regulations and he was both outspoken and
actively participating in different manifestations to denounce the injustice. As a
future accountant, extremely well-educated, intelligent, charismatic, and loved by
the people. Those are the main characteristics of a true leader, and Rizal
possessed them all and so as I. This means that he could also make a great study
on leadership styles. He was a warrior without the need for war, and his fight
against the injustices committed against his country were both truthful and
worthy.
3. What methodology do you expect to be used in the study of the course? Explain.
 I expect to used a debate or role play which that can easily remember by the
students. Through these methodology, students can easily remember and apply the
subject matter.
4. In your own opinion, why is Rizal subject was integrated in the College curriculum.
Elaborate your answer.
 Rizal subject was integrated in the College curriculum because it was mandated
by the Law. Aside from that reason, it is only right that the youth as well as all the
people in the country know about and learn to imbibe the great ideals for which
he died. Also these are my other reasons for teaching the Rizal course in
Philippine schools which are to recognize the importance of Rizal’s ideals and
teachings in relation to present conditions and situations in the society, to
encourage the application of such ideals in current social and personal problems
and issues, to develop an appreciation and deeper understanding of all that Rizal
fought and died for and to foster the development of the Filipino youth in all
aspects of citizenship.
5. What are your fears or apprehension, if there's any, all through-out the study of course.
briefly explain.
 So far, I don't have any fear or apprehension to study of the course. But, just
only the activity or assignment given by the professor and her expectation about
our knowledge of the subject matter.
6. In your own opinion, what was the greatest contribution that Dr. Jose Rizal has done to
the Filipino nation?
 On my own opinion, the greatest contribution that Dr. Jose Rizal has done to the
Filipino nation is that he was the one who led the Filipinos to start a revolution
against the Spanish Government to attain freedom and to gain control of the
country. Also, through his action, He is well-known for being a propagandist and
his way of fighting the Spanish Government through his writing by revealing the
inhumane manipulation of the Spanish Government in the Philippines.Through
his decision that he chose to have a silent war and not a bloody war because he
thinks that it is the only way to gain freedom. Through that, other Filipinos were
motivated to get that freedom. They started many revolts against the Spanish
Government. Personally, I admire Dr. Jose P. Rizal because he made a difference
for the country to have that freedom.
7. Do you consider Dr. Jose Rizal as a real national Hero? Explain why? If you have
contradicting idea of this, please explain your thoughts?
 As I said earlier, I what to learn more about Rizal being a Filipino's Heroes which
is to know deeply about the life of Rizal. Also, I want to see the essence of Rizal
being a National Heroes. I'm not against of Rizal being a hero but how can I
inform someone about our national hero if I don't really understand. I have
contradicting thoughts of these because my knowledge of this is not broaden and
I'm somehow curious about it and innocent about the Life of Rizal.