SIERVO, IGNACIO JR. P.

Class ID: 0293660

Bs Civil Engineering – 3a

ACITIVITY IN
The Life and Works of Rizal (GE9)

1. Who is Jose Rizal?

Jose Rizal is one of the National Heroes of the Philippines, he brought significant
contributions during in time of Spanish Colonization. He is a son of a Filipino Father and a
Chinese Mother, born in Calamba, Philippines on June 19, 1861. He published his novel
“Noli Me Tangere” that exposes that horrifying acts of Spaniards to the Filipino. He was
an inspiration to the Philippine nationalist movement, and he created a non-violent reform
society, the Liga Filipina.

2. Why is there a need to study Rizal's Life and Works? Substantiate.

The works and experiences of Rizal are essential to the society, he played a huge
part on attaining the Philippine independence. It also teaches us to evaluate not only the
society but ourselves, to live a life with a purpose and goals that will be benefitted by
many. Another reason why there is a need to study Rizal’s life; to learn from the horrors
that the colonizers have inflicted and to make sure that it will happen again. I can also
say that what he experienced back then is still timely and relevant, in politics, Rizal have
fought with his life ‘till the end, fighting for the Filipino against those who sits at the high
table (referring to politicians being on the top). If we compare the people back then and
now, I can easily conclude that most of the people in the present are being fanatic. That
is why there is a need to study, assess, evaluate, and re-evaluate ourselves after learning
Rizal’s life.

3. How can studying GE 9 be of help to you as an Engineering student. Elaborate

Learning GE 9 will help me grow as I continue to pursue this chosen program to
become more focused, disciplined, and goal oriented.