Republic of Philippines

CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE

Impig,Sipocot Camarines Sur
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LIFE AND WORK

OF
JOSE RIZAL

Submitted by;

BUTIHI RUTH O.
BSIT-2G

Submitted to;

NAVARRO, MERCY C.
 RIZAL’S CHANGE IN PERSPECTIVE ON THE SPANISH RULE

PRE-COMPETENCY CHECKLIST (DIAGNOSTIC)

Blame it on Juan Tamad

The  legend  of Juan Tamad    has  even taken a part  in the  study  programs  in our schools.  We  learned 
a  lot of stories  about  Juan Tamad  at young  age.    We  are now  conscious  of the  fact  that  we  “were 
intentionally poisoned”   to  believe  that  Filipinos  are   “lazy”.   It’s  turning out now that  we  aren’t 
lazy  after  all!  So, who  among  our    conquerors really propagated  that  Filipinos  are  “lazy?
For  ease  of recollection,  let  us  relive  the  legend of  Juan Tamad.   Juan Tamad (Lazy John) is a
famous character in the Philippines who  was noted for extreme laziness. Portrayed as a child in many
stories, Juan was not  only  described as “lazy” but  at the same time  “stupid”.
In one of the stories told about Juan  Tamad, he came upon a guava tree bearing large ripe fruit. Juan,
being too lazy to move to climb the tree, stayed laying  down  under the guava tree and let nature’s
gravity drop  the  fruit  for him  to  eat.  He remained there waiting for the guava fruit to fall into his wide
gaping mouth, which of  course never  happened  because  Juan Tamad  was  “beaten to  the  fruit by  a 
bird”.  That  showed   how  lazy  and  stupid  Juan Tamad  could  be.
There  were  lots  of  stories  about  Juan  Tamad.  Famous  ones  were  entitled  “Juan Tamad  and the
flea-killer”,  “Juan  Tamad courts Maria masipag”,  Juan  Tamad takes  a bride”,  etc.   But  in all of these
stories   Juan  Tamad  remained  as  “lazy”  and  as “stupid”  as  he  had  always  been portrayed.  
Filipinos were  personified  as   all  like  being  Juan Tamad.  Which  was  or  is  definitely UNTRUE! 
Friends, the legend  of  Juan  Tamad  should  be  left  as  such,  a  legend.  We’ve  learned  a  lot  from  
it,   and  perhaps  it  also  served  as  tool  that  changed  the  Filipinos to be  what  they  are  right now,  
who  for  all intents and purposes,  were/are never   “lazy”  or  “stupid”…. although  a  few  may  still 
be.  I am not  here to judge  anyone,  I only  adhere to the saying “in every forest  there is a  snake”…if 
this  saying  has  a relation  at  all to the  story. 

DISCUSSION BOARD

On Rizal’s essay “The Indolence of the Filipinos”,

Rizal refuted the allegations that Filipinos were indolent. Based on Rizal’s writings, how would
you defend the allegation that Filipinos in these modern times are still indolent?
For one thing, Filipinos have a personalistic view of work - that is, we don’t separate work from pleasure
but rather think that work should be something we enjoy doing. A few examples would be people singing
while working or chatting happily with co-workers. This might be deemed unprofessional behaviour but
for Filipinos having a relaxed and friendly attitude is normal. An environment where this is not
encouraged might dampen their spirits and make them seem unmotivated and hence lazy.
Another observed attitude is that Filipinos don’t tend to have a long view of things, living only for the
present. Hence there might be lack of motivation in a job or business that has perceived small benefits
although these benefits may add up substantially in the long run.
Arguably if other factors would render a job desirable, the Filipino adjusts his attitude accordingly.
Therefore in an overseas job, a Filipino may adapt the more locally accepted work attitudes since the
motivation comes from a higher pay or long-term residence in that country. If a job seems to provide little
compensation and at the same time has an unfriendly work environment this can lead to lack of
motivation and a perception of being lazy.
To summarize, just as in Rizal’s day, a warm climate and a sense of oppression especially among the
impoverished class may lead to a perceived character of indolence among Filipinos. In modern times the
persistence of poverty plays a role in limiting the economic advancement of Filipinos, rather than an
attitude of laziness. The unfavourable economic climate motivates a lot of Filipinos to seek more
financially rewarding jobs overseas where they better themselves, thus contradicting the notion that
Filipinos are lazy. A few Filipino characteristics, such as a personalistic approach to work and short term
views, may result in a perception of indolence, when it can actually be from lack of motivation due to a
non-conducive, unrewarding work environment. There is also undeniably a certain percentage of
Filipinos who rely on the hard work of others and who get by on minimal labour.

POST-COMPETENCY CHECKLIST (FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT)

PART 1: SHORT ANSWER QUIZ
In the situation cited below, list down at least two characteristics of Filipinos that will DISPROVE
that Filipinos are by nature indolent.
In times of natural calamities
a. the spirit of bayanihan 
b. Filipino trait of malasakit are alive
In times of death of a neighbour

a. To pay respect and honor the relationship to the deceased, long lost relatives,
friends and even relatives working abroad are reunited. 
b. Novena of prayers and Masses offered up to the deceased is held, although the beginning of the
“Siyam na araw” varies, but usually ends the week after the death. 
When crossing the street with
An elderly

a. Respect for one’s elders 

b. Hospitality
When somebody is sick at
Home or in the office
a. Patience and Endurance (Tiyaga)
b. Flexibility (Lakas ng Loob)

When somebody calls for an

Emergency

a. Bayan Bayanihan

b. Help for the most in need

PART 2. MULTIPLE CHOICE.

Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before
the number.

C 1.

A 2.

A 3.

C 4.

C 5.

A 6.

D7

B 8.

C 9.

D 10.
 RIZAL’S HEROISM, THE NATION, AND THE WORLD

PRE-COMPETENCY CHECKLIST (DIAGNOSTIC)

TRUE OR FALSE. Write True if the statement is correct and False if the statement is incorrect.
Write your answer on the space provided before the number.

_____TRUE_____ 1

____FALSE______ 2.

____FALSE______ 3.

______FALSE____ 4.

_____TRUE_____ 5.

______TRUE____ 6.

___TRUE_______ 7.

____TRUE______ 8.

____TRUE_____ 9.
___TRUE_______ 10.

DISCUSSION BOARD
STUDY QUESTIONS: Answer and analyse the following

What were Dr. Rizal’s practical nationalistic practices in Dapitan?

I always believe in the ideologies of Dr. Jose Rizal. Philippine National Hero, a Nationalist , advocate for
great reforms in the Philippines during spanish times. Rizal was able to put his principles into his
writings. A genuine idealist but not blinded by idealism. His thoughts are known and well preserved until
now. And it’s truly timeless. His story had a strong foundation  from values to patriotism. His life is full of
surprises and drama . And his death? It was so tragic and unforgettable. July 6, 1892, Dr. Jose P. Rizal
was arrested. July 17, 1982 he was deported and arrived in Dapitan without the benefit of a trial. From
that day until the 31st of July in 1896, Dapitan became the living witness to one of the most productive
moments of our National hero’s life. It was the a 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.

How does Rizal’s death considered as an impactful episode in Philippine history?

José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda, best known as the “Father of the Philippines,” was a
polymath who came to embody the struggle against European colonialism in Asia, and the visible head
of the Philippine nationalist movement at the end of the nineteenth century. Trained as a physician,
Rizal was a gifted linguist who spoke ten languages fluently and was able to converse in another twelve
by the time he was thirty. He was an experimental scientist, an artist, and a musician, who also became
a celebrated epistolary writer, playwright, poet, essayist, and novelist in both Spanish and Tagalog. His
only two novels, Noli me tangere (1887) and El filibusterismo (1891), which are Rizal’s best known
works, became essential manuals for members of the Philippine independence movement. In them,
Rizal portrays and then sharply criticizes the abuses of the Roman Catholic clergy, especially the
enormous wealth of the Spanish religious orders, their monopoly on ministries, their control of
properties, their abuses of justice, and their mistreatment of the Filipinos in their own land. Yet the
works also offer a vision of reform that heralds a bright future for the Malay race and the Philippine
nation.
Explain this statement, “Rizal is the epitome of everything”.

He who does not know how to look back at where he came from will never get to his
destination.”(Jose Rizal) This quote best describes the life of this wonderful hero Jose Rizal.
Born on a tiny island in the Philippines, Rizal studied under the church. Years later Rizal left
to study medicine abroad, but also left for an unclear politically-related reason. He spent
some of his time in Spain (which at the time occupied the Philippines with colonies) to
study medicine and writing. He was a very talented writer who knew how to write in
Spanish, Tagalog, German, French, English, and Italian and also knew Latin, Greek, and
Hebrew. After Spain he continued traveling to see how the world treated each other. He
took particular interest in the United States and how it freed itself from English rule. He
wished the same would happen to save the poor and oppressed of his home land of the
Philippines. He unloaded all his thoughts, feelings, and beliefs into two books that inspired
the people to rise up. Jose Rizal deserves the sacred name hero because he never believed
in violence to solve his problems, always helped others, and was brave beyond compare,
and as a result he set an entire colony on the path of freedom.

Jose Rizal used his abounding skill of writing to move a whole country to free itself, and his
overflowing selflessness and courage is why he holds the renowned title of hero. Jose Rizal
traveled the world never forgetting the Philippines, he expanded his knowledge and skill on
writing and medicine never forgetting the Philippines, he died with the future still on his
mind, and he never forgot the Philippines. He reached his destination by remembering
where he came from, and it’s a belief he held strong and close to his heart obviously for his
whole life.

POST-COMPETENCY CHECKLIST (FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT)

Dr. José Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, is not only admired for possessing intellectual
brilliance but also for taking a stand and resisting the Spanish colonial government. While his death
sparked a revolution to overthrow the tyranny, Rizal will always be remembered for his compassion
towards the Filipino people and the country. José Protasio Rizal Mercado Y Alonso Realonda was born
on June 19, 1861 to Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonzo in the town of Calamba in the province of
Laguna. He had nine sisters and one brother. At the early age of three, the future political leader had
already learned the English alphabet. And, by the age of five, José could already read and write.

In both novels, Rizal harshly criticized the Spanish colonial rule in the country and exposed the ills of
Philippine society at the time. And because he wrote about the injustices and brutalities of the Spaniards
in the country, the authorities banned Filipinos from reading the controversial books. Yet they were not
able to ban it completely. As more Filipinos read the books, their eyes opened to the truth that they
were suffering unspeakable abuses at the hands of the friars. These two novels by Rizal, now considered
his literary masterpieces, are said to have indirectly sparked the Philippine Revolution.

Upon his return to the Philippines, Rizal formed a progressive organization called the La Liga Filipina.
This civic movement advocated social reforms through legal means. Now Rizal was considered even
more of a threat by the Spanish authorities (alongside his novels and essays), which ultimately led to his
exile in Dapitan in northern Mindanao.

In 1896, Rizal was granted leave by then Governor-General Blanco, after volunteering to travel to Cuba
to serve as doctor to yellow fever victims. But at that time, the Katipunan had a full-blown revolution
and Rizal was accused of being associated with the secret militant society. On his way to Cuba, he was
arrested in Barcelona and sent back to Manila to stand for trial before the court martial. Rizal was
charged with sedition, conspiracy, and rebellion – and therefore, sentenced to death by firing squad.

Days before his execution, Rizal bid farewell to his motherland and countrymen through one of his final
letters, entitled Mi último adiós  or My Last Farewell. Dr. José Rizal was executed on the morning of
December 30, 1896, in what was then called Bagumbayan (now referred to as Luneta). Upon hearing the
command to shoot him, he faced the squad and uttered in his final breath: “Consummatum est” (It is
finished). According to historical accounts, only one bullet ended the life of the Filipino martyr and hero.

After his death, the Philippine Revolution continued until 1898. And with the assistance of the United
States, the Philippines declared its independence from Spain on June 12, 1898. This was the time that
the Philippine flag was waved at General Emilio Aguinaldo’s residence in Kawit, Cavite.
 WEEK 18: ASSESSMENT 3

PART I. MULTIPLE CHOICE

Direction: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer on the space provided
before the number. GOOD LUCK!
B 1.
C 2.
D 3.
C 4.
A 4.

D6

B 7.

B 8.

C 9.

D 10.

B 11.

C 13.

B 14.

C 15.

A 16.

A 17.

D 18.

B 19

A 20.

PART II. TRUE OR FALSE. Write “True” if the statement is correct and “False” if it is incorrect.
Write your answer on the space provided before the number.

_____TRUE____ 21.
_____TRUE____ 22.

_____FALSE____ 23.

____TRUE. 24.

____FALSE_____ 25.

____TRUE_____ 26.

_____TRUE____ 27.

_____FALSE____ 28.

______TRUE___ 29.

____TRUE_____ 30.

_____TRUE____ 31.

_____TRUE____ 32.

____FALSE_____ 33.

____FALSE_____ 34.

____TRUE_____ 35.

___TRUE______ 36.

____TRUE_____ 37.

___TRUE______ 38.

___FALSE______ 39.

___TRUE______ 40.

ASSESSMENT 3 - PART III. POETRY MAKING (20 points) Items 41-60

THE PURE LOVE OF ONE MOTHER

 We the daughter's and sons
Being love by our beloved mom's.
She accept us through our flaws
Until we will grow.
She believes that we have them through ups and downs
Caring us rain or shine.
Being a mother is not easy as we think
Like how we blink.
We must love them from time to time ,
Because time goes by.
We need to believe that the love from them is our very need,
Even if we bleed for those painful words that we heard.
Take me back to the gold old days,
When you're kissing my forehead every night and day.
You've loved me from the start and I will love you at last
You thought me how to give a high five,
But not to lied.
You always have the love that you deserve,
And we're ready to serve.
I don't know how many times I cried,
But thank you for making me proud.
Calling you MAMA as loud infront of the crowd,
Is the happiness that I have.
Because having you is the biggest thing in my entire life.
A home isn't home without a mother.

Poetry Rubric
Writing and illustrating a poem.

Name: Year and Section:

 BEGINNING DEVELOPING ACCOMPLISHED EXEMPLARY SCORE
1 2 3 4

FORM Uses an May use an Effectively uses Creatively uses

inappropriate appropriate poetic an appropriate an appropriate
poetic form. form. poetic form. poetic form.
Too few stanzas or Fewer than four Complete with four Complete with more than
stanza length is stanzas of four stanzas of four lines four stanzas with four
incorrect. lines each each. lines each.
TITLE The poem has no The poem has a The poem has a The poem has a title that
title title title that relates to clearly relates to the
the poem poem and adds interest
to the theme or message
of the poem
NEATNESS The final draft is not The final draft of The final draft of the The final draft of the
neat or attractive. It the poem is poem is readable, poem is readable, clean,
looks like the readable and neat and attractive. neat and attractive. It is
student just wanted some of the pages It may have one or free of erasures and
to get it done and are attractive. It two erasures, but crossed-out words. It
didn’t care what it looks like parts of they are not looks like the author took
looked like. it might have been distracting. It looks great pride in it.
done in a hurry. like the author took
some pride in it.
EFFORT Student’s work Student’s work Student’s work Student’s work
lacks demonstrates demonstrates an demonstrates a
understanding some understanding of complete
of the understanding of the assignment. understanding of
assignment. the assignment. the assignment
and goes beyond
the
requirements.
ILLUSTRATION Lacks an Uses an Uses an Effective and
illustration. illustration that illustration to creative use of
may add to the enhance the an illustration
poem’s meaning. poem’s meaning. enhances the poem’s
meaning.
Score_________