Meneses, Rowena O.

Life,Works And Writings Of Rizal

Bsed III Filipino Instructor: Sir Nomer Raquino
June 27,2020

MY SHORT BIOGRAPHY

In the year 1987 of November 12, I Rowena Meneses was born in the province of
Pangasinan at barangay Bobonot, Dasol and where I lived now. My father is Jesus
Meneses, he had a fishery and it was our business. We also have a paddy field. My
mother is Angelita Meneses, she takes care of us in our home and they help us in our
early childhood education.
I have three brothers and one sister, I was the youngest of the siblings. When I
was young and not yet entering elementary education I used to play on the farm with
children like myself and my siblings. It was the best play that I had ever experienced in
my childhood life.
Year 1994. Started my school year at Dasol Integrated School When I was in
elementary school in grade 3 I had the most behave and merit awards.
Year 1996 ,I remember when I enrolled in grade 4 that the section that was
supposed to be included me was full. I did was choose to enter the lower section, then
the higher section was taking me but I declined because I made many friends in the lower
section and they welcomed me and made me feel closer to them. That time my friends
voted me as the president of the class and I became a class president.
Year 1999, I also remember when I was in grade 6, my classmates even when our
teacher was raising them because they didn't know the answer to my teacher's question
still they will laugh at. I laughed at too because instead of vicks vaporab used to ease the
flow of breath what was put in the nostril was the white chalk was placed.
Year 2000, I graduated my elementary education and keep enrolled in my years
of highschool days at Don Marcelo Polythecnic Memorial Highschool. It was different
level of study, I met new clasmates and friends. I also met my first boyfriend,he was
ahead of me. We broke up when he was already in he’s college year and im left in
secondary education, it’s hard to have a long distance relationship, we don’t have time to
communicate with each other.
Year 2004. I graduated.
Year 2005. I took vocational course at Tesda Bataan in Mariveles where i
graduated Electronics. Through Tesda Bataan they help me find a job that fits my skills.
Year 2006. I had been worked in Mitsumi Company at Bataan Economic Zone
(BEZ)
Year 2009. I had my great blessings and it was my only one daughter.
Year 2010. I decided to work and left my daughter to my sister in taking care of
her in the meantime.
Year 2017 -2020. I chose to study again at The Great Plebeian College. Im taking
up BSED lll-filipino.
My eldest brother named Ramil Meneses, my second brother named Rommel
Meneses, my one and only sister Rosalee Meneses and my third brother named Roderic
Meneses. They now have a family of their own except me a single parent with one loving
daughter and continue achieving my goals.

MY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES

I was a little one with no doubts and fears,

I was a little one definitely humble and sweet,
I was a little girl with many friends to have fun,
A little girl with full of happiness that grows in mine.

When im awake, before eating my delicious meals and before bedtime,

At my young age i learned to honor our almigthy one,
keeping my family and friends will be safe everytime,
And be bless with lots of guidance.

Two little hands were excited to hold a pencil,

My eyes were curious to see,
My ears are ready to listen,
And my head will adapt to remember.

Young age young mind in learning new things,

Never gonna quit, until it’ll fixed,
Discipline, determination and dedication,
That’s my key to make my day into perfection.

TIMELINE OF RIZAL’S CHILDHOOD MEMORIES AND EARLY

ECUCATION

1848- José Rizal's mom, Teodora Morales Alonso-Realonda y Quintos, and dad,
Francisco Rizal-Mercado y Alejandra, marry on June 28th.
1861- On June 19th José Rizal is born to become the seventh child born to his parents.
Three days later Rizal was christened with the name Jose Protasio Rizal-Mercado y
Alonso-Realonda.

28September1862- The parochial church of Calamba and the canonical books, including
the book in which Rizal’s baptismal records were entered,wereburned.
1864-Barely three years old, Rizal learned the alphabet from his mother.
1865-When he was four years old, his sister Conception, the eight child in the Rizal
family, died at the age of three. It was on this occasion that Rizal remembered having
shed real tears forthe first time.
1865 – 1867- During this time his mother taught him how to read and write. His father
hired a classmate by the name of Leon Monroy who, for five months until his (Monroy)
death, taught Rizal the rudiments of Latin.
At about this time two of his mother’s cousin frequented Calamba. Uncle Manuel
Alberto, seeing Rizal frail in body, concerned himself with the physical development of
his young nephew and taught the latter love for the open air and developed in him a great
admiration for the beauty of nature, while Uncle Gregorio, a scholar, instilled into the
mind of the boy love for education. He advised Rizal: "Work hard and perform every task
very carefully; learn to be swift as well as thorough; be independent in thinking and make
visual pictures of everything."
6 June 1868 -With his father, Rizal made a pilgrimage to Antipolo to fulfill the vow
made by his mother to take the child to the Shrine of the Virgin of Antipolo should she
and her child survive the ordeal of delivery which nearly caused his mother’s life.
From there they proceeded to Manila and visited his sister Saturnina who was at the time
studying in the La Concordia College in Sta. Ana.
1869-At the age of eight, Rizal wrote his first poem entitled "Sa Aking Mga Kabata." The
poem was written in tagalog and had for its theme "Love of One’s Language."

1870-José begins school under the instruction of Justiniano Aquin Cruz at just nine years
of age.
1871-José continues his education under the instruction of Lucas Padua.
1872-Rizal is examined by those in charge of college entrance to St. Tomas University in
Manila; he enters the school system as a scholar.
1875-Rizal enters the Ateneo as a boarder at just 14 years of age.
1876-At the age of 15, Rizal receives a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the Ateneo de
Manila. He not only receives this degree, but receives it with the highest honors possible.
1877-In June José begins to go to school at St. Tomas University in Manila where he
studies philosophy.

Writing Career

1877-In November Rizal writes a poem and receives recognition for his writing from the
Royal Economic Society of Friends of the Country, also known as Amigos del Pals. The
recognition comes in the form of a diploma of merit and honorable mention.
1878- In June Rizal decides to switch gears in his educational pursuits and transfers into
the medical courses at St. Tomas University. During this time he also writes an additional
two poems that win him further recognition.
1880-At the age of 19 Rizal writes another poem for a competition where he should have
won first prize. However, he was not given this prize due to discrimination. In December
Rizal produces his first Operetta called On the Banks of the Pasig.

1881-Rizal creates the commemorative medal in wax for the Royal Economic Society of
Friends centennial celebration.
1882-In May Rizal gets money from his brother and travels secretly from Manila to Spain
aboard a French ship and railroad entering Spain at the Port Bou. In June St. Tomas
University realizes Rizal is nowhere to be found and threatens to take land away from his
father who is a tenant even though his father has no idea of his whereabouts. June 15
Rizal makes his arrival in Barcelona and begins to study again in Madrid in October of
that same year.
1886-Rizal receives a degree in medicine from the Central University of Madrid at the
age of 23. He then becomes an assistant to Dr. L. de Wecker and visits many universities
in Berlin, Leipzig, and Heidelberg in the country of Germany. Fame... Then Death and
Legacy
1887-Rizal finishes his first novel titled Noli Me Tangere while staying in Berlin. The
novel offends Catholic officials and Rizal is deemed to be a troublemaker.He then travels
to Austria, Switzerland, and Italy. On July 3 Rizal leaves from Mersailles in Italy and
arrives in Manila on August 5th. He travels to nearby areas escorted by a Spanish
Lieutenant.
1888-In February Rizal leaves Spain and sets sail for Hong Kong in Japan. He continued
to travel practice medicine and write.
1892-In August Rizal was detained aboard a ship traveling back to Spain. Rizal was
charged with treason, sedition, and the formation of illegal societies. He was sent to an
island and held. He taught for four years while being held. He met a girl named Josephine
Bracken who he wanted to marry but the church refused to give him a license to marry.
He penned his last piece of writing called My Last Farewell and wrote an address to
Filipino insurgents to lay down their arms against the Spanish. The address was never
made public, but was added to the list of charges against him.

1896-His request to go to Cuba was approved. On the way to Cuba he was arrested and
charged with conspiracy and sedition. On December 27 he was condemned to death in a
Spanish court. On December 30th he was permitted to marry Josephine two hours before
he was shot by a firing squad.He was buried in a secret grave.
1912 - On December 30th the ashes of Rizal were transferred to the Rizal Mausoleum
and December 30th is declared a national holiday in honor of his memory. José Rizal's
life and works were critical to those from the Philippines who were looking for an end to
Spanish colonization.

COMPARING MY CHILDOOD MEMORIES TO RIZAL’S EARLY

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES

Comparing my childhood memories to Dr. Jose P. Rizal early childhood

memories. Just like Jose Rizal I had been also experienced happy days of being a a child.
Rizal uncles were one of his mentors not just his mother, but in my days my mother was
the only one person taught me since I have’nt been to school. I only studied in one place
until I completed secondary education unlike him he studied in different universities in
other places so he could develop different skills. I had also received an award in my
elementary education but not as Dr. Jose Rizal received with a high honors. He is very
clever and has completed many courses so it's no wonder that in his genius he has come
up with great ways to fight for our freedom and one of our great national heroes . It’s
difficult for most people to relate to Jose Rizal. The man is our national hero who wrote
poems, articles and novels. His travels around Europe seem very distant from our
experiences. The hardships he experienced during his exile and imprisonment seem
unfathomable to us who have barely been outside of our comfort zones.
3. AIMS OF LA SOLIDARIDAD

Our aspirations are modest, very modest. Our program, aside from being
simple, is clear: to combat reaction, to stop all retrogressive steps, to extol and
adopt liberal ideas, to defend progress; in a word, to be a propagandist, above all, of
democratic ideas in order to make these supreme in all nations here and across the
seas.

The aims, therefore, of  La Solidaridad are described as to collect, to gather,

libertarian ideas which are manifested daily in the field of politics, science, art,
literature, commerce, agriculture and industry.

We shall also discuss all problems relating to the general interest of the nation
and seek solutions to those problems in high-level and democratic manner.

With regard to the Philippines, since she needs the most help, not being
represented in the Cortes, we shall pay particular attention to the defense of her
democratic rights, the accomplishment of which is our patriotic duty.

That nation of eight million souls should not, must not be the exclusive preserve
of theocracy and traditionalism.

ANALYSIS

La Solidaridad (English: The Solidarity) was an organization created in Spain on

December 13, 1888. Composed of Filipino liberals exiled in 1872 and students attending
Europe's universities, the organization aimed to increase Spanish awareness of the needs
of its colony, the Philippines, and to propagate a closer relationship between the colony
and Spain. Headed by José Rizal's cousin, Galican Apacible, it also issued a newspaper of
the same name which was published in Barcelona, Spain on February 15, 1889. It was
edited by Graciano López-Jaena and later on by Marcelo H. del Pilar. The newspaper
published not only articles and essays about the economic, cultural, political, and social
conditions of the country, but also current news, both local and foreign, and speeches of
prominent Spanish leaders about the Philippines. La Solidaridad was established to
express the goal of the Propaganda Movement towards achieving assimilation with Spain.
The first issue of La Solidaridad came out on February 15, 1889. A fortnightly and a bi-
weekly newspaper, La Solidaridad serves as the principal organ of the Reform Movement
in Spain.