Introduction:

Jose Rizal has become a symbol of the Philippine struggle for independence.

His efforts were considered as the cornerstone to the revolution.
In fact, he is named as the greatest national hero in our country.
And to fully appreciate his recognition as the greatest national hero, we should know first as to
how did the different efforts of Rizal in building the Filipino nation influence the Philippine
revolution.

01: Impact of Rizal’s Works on our Society

Rizal was a key figure in the battle for the country’s independence.
He is the living soul of the revolution that inspire and influence the Filipino masses to revolt
against the Spaniards.
His incomparable efforts through his novels, essays, poems, and articles influence the Philippine
Revolution.
In fact, His novels, particularly the Noli me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, were regarded as a
rallying cry or eye opener for all Filipinos to fight for the country’s liberty and independence.
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With the help of his brilliant masterpieces and written works, it is the primary reason as to why
the Filipino people became most united, most involved and most spirited to fight for a common
causes- not just the independence against the Spanish regime and other colonizers but also in
every other possible way.

02: Relevance of Rizal’s ideas in today’s world

When you read his two great novels, Noli me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, you
would somehow feel the social cancer and subversion that personifies the entirety
of the novels. And in our present generation, these situations can still be seen and
reflected in our society. [insert self vid]
For example, corruption and abuses of power are some problems that still exist until today.
On the other hand, the strength of character and nationalistic fervor of Jose Rizal along with his
struggles against the Spanish regime are also still be reflected in the actions of the Filipino
people in this present time.
His character of being able to firmly stand for what is the truth is still visible in the present-day
particularly the youth in this generation.
If we noticed, there are still young ones out there who were not afraid to voice out
their judgments and blatantly criticized the government if they happened to find
alarming issues that were in need to be addressed. [insert self vid]

03: If Jose Rizal were alive today, how would he rule our country?

Are you also one of the thousands of Filipinos who are wondering how would Jose
Rizal rule our country if he is alive today? [insert self vid]
If Jose Rizal were alive today, he will be known as a leader who has a distinctive strong
character and possess an absolute capability to lead the Filipino nation.
He will possibly rule our country with all confidence as a symbol of “hope and liberator” from
the oppressive, opportunist and corrupt officials. [insert self vid]
Knowing his passion for education, he will prioritize the development and support for the
educational system programs as a top priority on his agenda.
Also, with his admiration to youth, and great respect to women,he will surely empower both the
youth and women sector for social progress and standards of life.
Knowing Jose Rizal as an intelligent writer, he would solve possible conflict through diplomacy
and peace talks rather than solving it through violence and armed-related wars.

Jose Rizal will exercise good governance, transparency, and accountability to

maintain the trust and confidence of the people to him, if he will be given a chance
to rule our country. [insert self vid]