Name: Harvey Jake G.

Dela Torre BSBA FM-2

HIGHER EDUCATION OF RIZAL

Note: “Write your answers on a separate sheet of your module”

This section provides an overview of Rizal’s Academic It begins with his studies in the
Philippines at the Ateneo Municipal de Manila and the University of Santo Tomas to his
schooling abroad. It also highlights his observations, experiences and accomplishments that
became the foundation of his nationalist sensibilities.
EXERCISE 3.1.1 Poetry Writing
In 1872 while Dona Teodora Alonzo was imprisoned, Jose Rizal was sent to Manila to study in
Ateneo Municipal de Manila, a college under the supervision of the Spanish Jesuit friars. In
Ateneo, Rizal exemplified scholastic excellence. He was also able to showcase his talents in
various fields such as poetry. The first poem Rizal wrote During his days in Ateneo was Mi
Primera Inspiracion (1874), which he dedicated to his mother on her birthday. He also dedicated
the poem in honor of his native town. Other poems of Rizal include Por la Education Recibe
Lustre La Patricia and Alianza Intima Entre la Religion y la Buena Education.

Instruction: Write a three-stanza poem dedicated to your mother or to your native town showing
your love, honor, gratitude, and appreciation.

A mother's love endures forever, without changing in the future

And when her children are in desperate need of her, she is there for them.
The love of a mother will show across.
And that’s what the word "mother" means to me.
 Don't wait till you're married to start dating.
Appreciate her now, while you still have the chance.
Today's mothers are under a lot of stress.
So, every day, show her how much you care.

So, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you

for all you've done for me.
And I thank God for blessing me with this opportunity.
the finest mother alive

EXERCISE 3.1.2

The obstacles you will experience in life will be lightened as a result of your
education. The more understanding you obtain; the more doors will open up for you to attain
better professional and personal development opportunities. Inside the 21st century's job market,
knowledge has played a critical role.
People who are educated may make a substantial contribution to their families and
society in a variety of ways, resulting in a stable and interesting community. When children grow
up, they confront a variety of challenges, including repaying college loans, finding work,
purchasing a vehicle and a home, and providing for their families. However, if a person has spent
years learning, they should be able to make appropriate judgments in these situations. Everyone's
definition of success is different. It takes many forms, but one thing that most people can agree
on is that it contains a sense of contentment and security. One method to provide this stability is
to gain essential life skills and open as many doors to opportunities as possible.
For crucial tests, this generation will need to do more than just take notes and memorize
facts. They will require schooling that will enable them to think critically and solve issues in real
time. It will only help today's pupils and tomorrow's leaders if this talent is developed early on.
Our sense of right and wrong is reflected in our values. They assist us in our growth and
development. They assist us in creating the future we desire. Our principles are reflected in the
decisions we make every day. Our parents and extended relatives teach us the majority of our
values. Our societal and cultural ideals influence our family values. New life events might
sometimes cause us to question our previously held ideals. In today's society, it may appear that
our society lacks many ideals. Inequality, power misuse, greed, and other issues are on the rise.
What legacy are we establishing for future generations? Perhaps it's probably time for society to
reconsider its standards.
EXERCISE 3.1.3
Instructions: When Jose Rizal left the Philippines for Spain, he was able to meet many people
and visit many places. In each Rizal’s stopovers, identify a person or a place he visited. You
make a scrapbook or a travel journal highlighting Rizal’s Journey to:

1. Singapore- Rizal's first trip to another country was a two-day layover in Singapore in
1882. He took a carriage tour of the island, stopping at places including the Raffles
statue, the Botanical Gardens, temples, marketplaces, and a school. Dr. Rizal is one of
only four people honored by the Singapore government with a commemorative plaque
along the riverfront promenade. Somerset Maugham, Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh, and
China's Deng Xiaoping are the other three. Rizal arrived in Singapore in 1882 on his
route to Spain to further his studies.
2. Colombo Sri Lanka- While on board the French ship Djemnah, Rizal was able to
increase his grasp of the French language throughout his cruise to Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Rizal was underwhelmed with Point Galle, claiming that the location was only pleasant
for the first few days of his trip, and that it was dull and just useful for shooting souvenir
photos. He arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital, after passing via Point Galle. And
Rizal was more impressed in Colombo than in Galle, since Colombo is a lovely and
stylish city.
3. Egypt- Rizal got off at the Red Sea terminal on way via the Suez Canal and was
enthralled by the stunning night beauty in Suez, as well as the cosmopolitan people and
language of the city.
4. Naples Italy- He took a walking tour of the city. He went to Mount Vesuvius in
particular. Take advantage of the nature hikes around this volcano if you're searching for
a family-friendly outdoor excursion. There are also licensed tour guides that take visitors
to the crater. Rizal also paid a visit to Sant'Elmo Castle. Include it on your schedule if
you want to witness a panoramic view of Naples from its terrace. The Djemnah traveled
to Marseilles, the final point on the journey, after a stopover in Naples. Rizal remained
for two and a half days there. After that, he boarded a train destined for Barcelona.
5. Marseilles, France- On June 12, 1882, he arrived at Marseilles for a two-and-a-half-day
stay. He visited the Chateau d'If, where Dantes (hero of the Count of Monte Cristo) was
imprisoned, and characterized it as "the eldest commercial metropolis that maybe exists."
6. Barcelona, Spain- Rizal departed Marseilles in the afternoon of May 15 to travel to
Spain via train. He crossed the Pyrenees and slept for a day at Port Bou, a border
village. Rizal resumed his journey by rail after passing through Port Bou's passport
screening, arriving at Barcelona on June 16, 1882. His initial impression of Barcelona
 was not positive. He thought of it as an unsightly, filthy place with inhospitable
inhabitants. He then changed his mind and came to like the city. He found it to be a
fantastic city with a libertarian attitude. Its inhabitants, he discovered, were likewise
open-hearted, friendly, and daring. He adored promenading around Las Ramblas,
Barcelona's most renowned boulevard.
7. Paris France- Dr. Rudolph Virchow and Hans Meyer the top scientists of Europe praised
his achievements as a scientist. Rizal, who was 24 years old at the time and already a
physician, wanted to travel to Paris to further his knowledge in ophthalmology.
8. Berlin, Germany- Dr. Jose Rizal's love for Germany and its people is evident in his
many trips to his "scientific mother country," where he traveled from city to city for more
than a year, admiring the beauty of the cities along the Rhine and immersing himself in a
variety of intellectual pursuits in other parts of the country. Dr. Rizal's most important
literary work, Noli Me Tangere, was originally published in Berlin, the capital, paving
the road for Filipinos to gain independence from Spain.
9. Prague, Czech Republic- It was created to honor the Philippine national hero's visit to
the Czech Republic in 1887. Rizal and his companion Maximo Viola met with Rizal's
friend and collaborator Ferdinand Blumentritt in adjacent Litomice before arriving in
Prague.
10. Viena, Austria- Rizal and Viola landed at the magnificent city of Vienna on May 20,
1887. They came upon norfenfals. They went on a tour of the city's notable sights and
met two of Blumentritt's close friends, Master and Nordamnn, Austrian intellectuals. Jose
Rizal traveled in Austria in 1887, visiting Vienna and other locations. He stayed at the
Metropole Hotel in Vienna, which was near the current location of the Philippine
Embassy on Morzinplatz. Because of its majestic structures, religious iconography, and
culture, Rizal referred to Vienna as the "Queen of the Danube."
11. Bavaria, Germany- Rizal stayed in Berlin, Germany's capital, to learn more about
ophthalmology, attend some lectures at the local university, continue his studies of
sciences and languages, become acquainted with the scenic Germany, become a member
of the scientific community, and finish his novel, "Noli Me Tángere." The Philippine
Embassy in Berlin published an illustrated map called "Rizal in Germany" to retrace
Rizal's journey in Germany from February 1886 to May 1887.
12. Geneva, Switzerland- From June 2 to June 23, 1887, Dr. Jose Rizal was in Switzerland.
He slept at Schaffhausen for one night before traveling to Basel, Berne, and Lausanne.
He sailed towards Geneva on the Lake of Geneva aboard a small steamboat from
Lausanne. Rizal had heard of Switzerland's beauty as a young boy growing up in the
Philippines, according to Jose Fadul's Rizal in Switzerland. As a result, when the
opportunity to visit the nation arose, he did not hesitate to take it.
13. Milan, Italy- During his European travels, Rizal spent three days in Italy. On June 27,
1887, he landed in Rome and saw the Capitoline, Tarpeian Rock, Palatine, Roman
Forum, Colosseo, Capitoline Museum, and St. Mary Major Basilica. He thought the day
 was fortuitous for him since he met an Italian priest on the train who treated him like an
old friend and became his Father Confessor.

EXERCISE 3.2.3
Instructions: Jose Rizal is known for his literacy greatness. As early as 8 years old, he was
already able to showcase his talent in writing, which can be seen in the letters and poems he
wrote as Sa Aking Mga Kabata (To my Fellow Youth). More than that, Jose Rizal is also known
for his two major works, the novels Noli me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. He also wrote many
poems and articles for La Solidaridad including La Juventud Filipina (To the Filipino Youth)
They ask me for Verse, and the Council of the Gods. Rizal used the power of writing to voice out
complaints against the Spanish government and friars. On the space provided, write a three-
stanza poem conveying your commendations and/or concerns about the Philippine government
under the Duterte administration.

We'll stick together.

Everything is a compromise.
Some people could be disappointed.
Others, on the other hand, are unconcerned.

People were afraid to say anything.

Everyone has the ability to speak up.
and it is crucial,
to influence today's society

Both the good and the evil

Those who are incapable of caring for others
they just have themselves to blame
What a depressing way to live
not leaving a lasting impression
EXERCISE 3.3.3
Instruction: Base on Rizal’s Brindis Speech, write 300–500-word reaction paper assessing
Rizal’s involvement and contribution to the Propaganda Movement.

Rizal personified and accomplished the finest of Filipino potential. His victories and
efforts, despite the likelihood of loss, spurred the Katipunaneros to begin the Revolution and
establish Asia's first sovereign Republic despite overwhelming odds. And it is still Rizal who
inspires this generation to carry on and perhaps complete what he started: the creation of a
republic in which every Filipino is really free.
Rizal was always striving towards the ideal. As he grew older, this manifested itself in
the form of combating social injustice. To free his fellow Filipinos from the bonds of political
tyranny and its corollaries, suffering and ignorance, became his all-consuming raison d'etre,
infecting all parts of his existence and ultimately discarding all other concerns, including family,
friends, personal happiness, and life itself. Rizal rose to prominence as a leader of the
Propaganda reform movement, an uncompromising push for political and social reforms that
lobbied the peninsular government through their links with liberal Spanish officials. He wrote
nonstop for La Solidaridad, the Propaganda's mouthpiece, expecting, as did his fellow
Propagandists, that the Filipinos' cries would be heard by the powers-that-be. He wrote two
novels in the hopes of attaining his aims when all other methods had failed, but they eventually
led to his death.
Rizal placed a high value on time, and in order to make the most of it, he worked
tirelessly to develop himself, devoting a great deal of time and effort to his own education, which
included sculpting and painting in addition to the customary academics. By reading and
attending intellectual conversations, he kept himself up to date on contemporary ideas in
philosophy and science. As the nation commemorates Rizal's sacrifice, it is only right to reflect
on how he lived his brief life in order to be motivated to go ahead for ourselves and for the
country.
EXERCISE 3.3.4 Tripartite View of Philippine History
Instruction: Analyze the tripartite view of Philippine history by reading the provided reading.
Compare and contrast the objectives and the means of achieving reform initiated by the three
propagandists Graciano Lopez Jaena, Marcelo Del Pilar, and Jose Rizal.

Filipino propagandists and revolutionaries worked on the Tripartite View of Philippine

History, which featured a revision of the two-part Spanish philosophy of history and the
inclusion of a third period. In terms of Spain's role, however, the revolutionists and
propagandists of the third era disagreed. Pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial are the three
elements of the tripartite perspective of Philippine history.
While López Jaena and Pilar stayed in the United States, Rizal returned to the Philippines
in 1892 and created the Liga Filipina, a tiny reform-minded organisation that remained loyal to
Spain and said nothing about independence. The Spanish authorities overreacted to a perceived
danger to their control, much as they did in the case of the Cavite mutiny. They quickly
apprehended Rizal and banished him to a small island off the coast. Meanwhile, the less
fortunate classes in the Philippines had formed a strong dedication to independence. Following
Rizal's incarceration, these militants created the Katipunan, led by Andres Bonifacio, a self-
taught warehouseman. The Katipunan was formed with the goal of driving the Spaniards from
the islands, and plans for violent resistance were devised. Throughout the history of Spanish rule,
many Filipinos rebelled, but this was the first time they were motivated by nationalist ideals and
had the knowledge necessary to succeed.
In their fight for independence from Spain, Filipinos employed the Propaganda
Movement as a tool. The entire campaign began with moderate measures and recommendations
taken by students from the Philippines studying at European colleges. Since of the low quality of
education available in the Philippines at the time, and because it was largely taught in Spanish
(which many Filipinos could not understand), many young people pursued their education
overseas. They decided to do something about the poor conditions in their nation after observing
what was going on in other countries and how free people appear to be in Europe. The
Propaganda Movement was born out of this. Propagandists used literature to effect change and
give people with information.
Exercise 3.3.5 Storytelling

Instruction: Jose Rizal wrote a version of the legend of Mariang Makiling which was published
in La Solaridad. He used the character of Mariang Makiling to expose two social problems
during the Spanish colonial period: the polo y servicio and the land grabbing of the friars. Read
Rizal version of the legend of Mareing Makiling on the link below and share the summary of a
version of the Legend that you know.

Muhammad Ali, the boxing legend, passed after a 30-year struggle with Parkinson's
disease. Ali, arguably the greatest sportsman of all time, was equaled only by his wit outside the
ring by his whups within the ring. This is a tour through the legend's life and times. When white-
only eateries in his community refused to serve him, he realized he was in trouble. He became
professional eight weeks after winning gold in Rome. With a 19-0 record, he defeats Sonny
Liston in six rounds to capture the heavyweight title at the age of 22. Ali's politics were shaped
by his upbringing in Louisville. In the 1960s, he stood out for African-American rights,
continuing his struggle against injustice while foregoing the peak years of his career. His
character provided young blacks something that Martin Luther King Jr and other leaders of the
time did not.
Exercise 3.3.6

Instruction: The Legend of Mariang Makiling is a popular Filipino folktale. Even before Jose
Rizal wrote his version of the folktale, it already had different versions.
Research on Rizal’s version of the legend of Mariang Makiling and write your own short
story that talks about any contemporary social or political issue.

The Internet, as a media platform, has provided us with several chances for information
and knowledge sharing. On one hand, this is a benefit. People, on the other hand, have a
tendency to accept anything they read in magazines, newspapers, and blogs, even if there is no
evidence. This is a topic worth debating. However, such debates may occasionally ruin an
innocent person's life, career, and reputation. I don't think victims of emotional, sexual, or
physical abuse should be overlooked. Calling for bullying, on the other hand, is a kind of
violence.
In the guise of punishment, a kid should not be damaged or subjected to extreme
suffering. All you have to do is figure out what works for that person and put it into practice The
fact is that many youngsters suffer in silence as a result of the neglect of those around them. This
is why I took it upon myself to raise awareness about the warning indicators of abuse. I think that
these lessons will not only assist us in identifying children in need of assistance, but will also
encourage abusers to reconsider hurting children as the world becomes more aware of what
constitutes abuse and the indications of abuse.
PHYSICAL ABUSE is when a child's body is harmed or put in risk physically. It makes no
difference if the child is gravely injured or if there is a scar.
EXERCISE 3.3.7
Instruction: Jose Rizal once wrote a letter recognizing the bravery and courage of 20 young
women in Malolos who stood for their fight to learn the Spanish language amidst objections
from the friars.
Situating yourself back in time, imagine you are one of the 20 women Rizal dedicated his
letter to and write a response letter addressed to him.

Dear Dr. Jose P. Rizal,

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all the support you’ve shown me throughout the
process, particularly during the hardest times.

 I appreciate the most is that you don't just tell me I'm "excellent" at what I do or that I'm a shoe-
in for a boost. You take it a step further and explain why you believe that. You seem to recall my
accomplishments even better than I do at times. I like your ability to recognize how my skills
may help others, and you've converted me into a believer! I always feel more confident and
capable after a conversation with you, and I shall be eternally thankful.
EXERCISE 3.3.8 A Fear Forecast

Instruction: Jose Rizal provided his fearless forecast of the future Philippines in his essay. The
Philippine a Century Hence. Read Rizal work and write a 300–500-word analysis assessing
whether his prediction was correct.

In terms of societal critique, I feel Rizal's "The Philippines, a Century Hence" was
written to warn the Spaniards. Rizal observed two victorious revolutions in Europe the French
and the Spanish in the year 1889. The celebration in France, which Rizal was present for, aimed
to remind the French people of the principles of liberty, equality, and paternity, which helped to
establish the French Republic and put an end to centuries of tyranny and oppression.

When Spain arrived with the sword and the cross, the original Philippine culture
was gradually destroyed. As a result, Filipinos began to lose faith in their history and ancestry, to
be skeptical of their current lifestyle, and to lose hope in the future and the survival of their race.
The Spanish friars were one of the most powerful forces that influenced a culture of silence
among the natives. Due to the use of force, the Filipinos learned to submit to the will of the
foreigners. The question then arises as to what had awakened the hearts and minds of the Filipino
people regarding their plight. The locals eventually understood that foreign conquerors'
persecution of their civilization could no longer be allowed.

What Rizal predicted in his writing came to pass. The Philippines were won by
the Americans in a battle with Spain in 1898, and they finally assumed control of the nation.
Theirs was a democratic and libertarian rule. The Philippines finally got their long-awaited
independence five decades after Rizal's death. "History does not record in its chronicles any
durable control by one people over another, of distinct races, of diverse usages and customs, of
opposed and contradictory views," he had stated in his article. One of the two had to give in and
accept defeat.