Name: Arnold P.

Aranoco Program/Year: BSED GSC/ 2ND YEAR

Course: GE6

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Note: My answer are in sometimes italic
Let’s Check
Activity 1. Now that you know the most essential information about the Rizal Law,
answer the following questions. Inside the box, choose the best answer and write it
on the space provided before the number.

June 12, 1956 Roman Catholic Church Fr. Jesus Cavanna

Domocao Alonto Mariano Jesus Cuenco May 12, 1956

Sen.Claro M. Recto RA 1425 Archbishop Rufino
Santos
Noli Me Tangere Antonio Morga The Board of National
Education

RA 14251. It mandates the inclusion of Rizal’s life and writings in the curriculum of
educational institutions.
Roman Catholic Church 2. This institution led the opposition of the Rizal Law.
Noli Me Tangere 3. It is one of Rizal’s novels which exposed the abuses of the
Spanish friars during his days.
June 12, 1956 4. It is the date of enactment of the Rizal Law.
May 12, 1956 5. The date in which the bill emphasized that only college students
would have the option of reading unexpurgated versions of contested reading
materials.
Domocao Alonto 6. He viewed Rizal as a saint worshipped by many so that
his writings became a Bible of Indonesian in quest of their independence.
Fr. Jesus Cavanna 7. He claimed that Rizal's works in view of the past injustices
would corrupt the present setup of Catholic churches in the
country.
The Board of National Education 8. They shall cause the translation of the Noli Me
Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as well as other writings of Jose Rizal into English,
Tagalog and the principal Philippine dialects. Archbishop Rufino Santos 9. He
believed that Catholic students would be affected if the
mandatory reading of uncensored writings of Rizal would prevail.
Sen. Claro M. Recto 10. He is a senator and is the main proponent of the Rizal bill.
Let’s Analyze
Activity 1. Based on what you have learned, elucidate the following questions:
(Your answers will be graded on the basis of the rubric provided.)
1. Is R.A. 1425 considered a victory for the Catholic Church? Why or why not?
Absolutely not, in fact, this bill proposed by the sen. Recto are being opposed
by the Catholic church because of its contents. Accordingly, Rizal’s law
indicates that all public and private school shall take a subject about the life,
works and writings of Dr. Jose Rizal. Furthermore, the church doesn’t like the
idea because primarily the novels of Rizal makes the church dirty and making
them unbelievable to their believers. It’s clearly a loss for them because it is
being enacted in June 12, 1956 and until now it is being practiced.

2. Rizal’s life, works, and writings particularly his novels, Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo, shall be included in the curricula of all schools, colleges, and
universities, public or private, as long as they are original or unexpurgated editions
of these novels. Explain this.
For me, this statement should be enacted as a way of spreading knowledge
about history when Rizal tries to make us realize on how cruel those past
priest. In my case, I am ager to know more about those events because I think
those previous novels of Rizal which is Noli and El Fili are lacking on details
because I think it is censored for those brutal events that Rizal witnessed. We
have the right to know about all of this, it may ruin the image of the Roman
Catholic Church but the past is just a past, we can try to not make it happen
again.

3. If the Rizal Bill had not existed before and it was proposed today, would there
be objections to it? Why or why not?
I think there is a opposition particularly the current Roman Catholic Church
that is being targeted by Rizal’s novel for their bad deeds. They will always
contradict to these law even if it is not proposed in the past because they will
try to maintain the good image of the church. To add up, I think even if it is
proposed now and not in the past and it is being opposed be the church it
would still win against them because there are a lot of eager Filipinos who
wants to know the past, the life of Rizal and the bravery and patriotism of Rizal
as he fights the Spaniards and abusive Priest with his pen and paper.
In a Nutshell
Activity 1. The Life and Works of Rizal is a subject mandated by RA 1425 to be part
of the curriculum in college (university) students. Using a Spider Web Diagram, write
the salient points on the importance of studying the aforementioned subject.
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Let’s Check
Activity 1. It seems that you are knowledgeable enough about the life of Jose Rizal.
Now, answer the following questions and encircle the letter of your answer.
1. She was the youngest among the Mercado siblings.
A. Soledad
B. Josefa
C. Trinidad
D. Saturnina
2. Who among the following whose death brought grief to the family and it was also
Jose Rizal’s first sorrow?
A. Concepcion
B. Trinidad
C. Olympia
D. Lucia
3. The following are the earliest childhood memories of Rizal, EXCEPT:
A. Watching birds from his garden
B. Stories related by his Aya about fairies, tikbalang, etc.
C. Climbing trees and pick its fruit on top
D. His mother gathers all children and pray the rosary
4. Who was against Rizal pursuing higher education for fear that if he knows enough
the Spaniards will cut off his head?
A. Saturnina
B. Mother
C. Narcisa
D. Father
5. Rizal’s most admired professor in Ateneo.
A. Fr. Francisco Sanchez
B. Fr. Jose Bech
C. Fr. Pablo Ramon
D. Fr. Rufino Balaguer
6. He is Rizal’s personal bodyguard during his 6th month stay in Calamba.
A. Luis Taviel de Andrade
B. Jose Taviel de Andrade
C. Ricardo Carnicero
D. Emilio Terrero
7. Who is Rizal’s maternal uncle who influenced him in reading books?
A. Gregorio
B. Manuel
C. Jose Alberto
D. Juan Antonio
8. The lady from Batangas who was considered Rizal’s first infatuation.
A. Segunda Katigbak
B. Leonor Rivera
C. Leonor Valenzuela
D. Suzanne Jacoby
9. Why did Rizal study abroad?
A. He was disgusted with the antiquated educational system in the Philippines.
B. He was disgusted with the biased and hostile treatment of the Dominican
professors.
C. He was disgusted by the racial discrimination against Filipino students in the
Dominica-run universities.
D. All of the above
10. A field of medicine Rizal specialized in due to failing eyesight of his mother.
A. Ophthalmology
B. Internal medicine
C. Surgery
D. Orthopedics
Let’s Analyze
Activity 1. Answer the following questions on the spaces provided below.
1. How was Dr. Rizal’s personality developed in relation to his own childhood and
adolescent experiences?
Rizal’s childhood affects his very own personality in a unique way. As we all
know, Rizal’s childhood is a bit complicated compared to everyone’s
childhood. He is shaped by the different events that has happened in his life
prior to the deaths of his siblings as well the problem he encounters because
of being a filipino citizen. He achieved strong will and a brave heart to face the
reality and the wrong doings of higher ups during his times.
2. If given the chance that you were Jose Rizal, would you still choose the peaceful
campaign in attaining our country’s independence or would you settle for a bloody
revolution? Why or Why not?
If I were Dr. Jose Rizal and I were to fight the independence of our country, I
would use my knowledge to achieve such goals in both ways. I would use
every ounce of my knowledge to plan an action in which it contradicts the
wrong doings of Spaniards. I will gather some men and plan an all out attack
of a very good strategic plan in order to obliterate the Spaniards and at the
same time lessen the casualties of men. I will also remain as a writer and
writes novels or scriptures against Spanish colonizers, but the difference is I
am the leader of a secret force to punish those bastards.

In a Nutshell
Activity 1. Write an open letter to Dr. Jose Rizal. This may be a letter expressing
gratitude and appraising the talents he possessed and his efforts and sacrifices to
help our country gain its liberty.
Our dearest national hero,
First of all, I sincerely thank you for being brave and courageable to face
the colonizers head on. Thank you for being a symbol of peace to us. I viewed
you as a person with the love of his country, you showed us the way and the
make action towards difficult circumstances. Everybody lived fully by
themselves, its all thanks to you. Filipinos are victorious towards every
problem they encounter; it is because we are deeply inspired by your bravery
and persistency. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!!!

Sincerely,
` Arnold
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Let’s Check
Activity 1. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. The social structure of colonial Philippines was not:
A. feudalistic
B. A pyramidal structure
C. A master-slave relationship
D. A system that provided equal opportunity.

2. The political system of colonial Philippines was:

A. Democratic
B. A centralized machinery
C. Represented by elected officials from Spain
D. Beholden to the people and the leaders could be recalled.

3. The role of the Catholic friars in the Spanish-era Philippines:

A. Political authority was placed in the hands of the priest.
B. The friars were used by the government as instruments of control
C. One of the most important reasons for colonizing countries was to spread
Christianity
D. All of the above.

4. Which of the following did not describe the judicial system of colonial Philippines?
A. The highest judicial body was called the Royal Audiencia
B. The Royal Audiencia was tasked to write laws for the country.
C. The laws in the Philippines came from various sources.
D. The Philippines was fully represented in the Spanish Cortes.

5. Describe the administrative system of the Philippines during the Spanish era.
A. Principal officials underwent a long vetting process.
B. Principal officials needed consent to appoint lower-ranked officers.
C. High-ranking officers were subject to many restrictions and were frequently
moved from one assignment to the next.
D. Appointed officials enforced proportional contribution from the people to
raise money for Spain.

6. Which of the following statements best described the relationship between the
friars and the government officials in the Philippines during the Spanish period?
A. Church officials share extensive powers with civil authorities.
B. The tenure of higher officials at times was subjected to the will of the friars.
C. There was no separation between church and state when it came to governance.
D. All of the above

7. The educational system during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines:

A. Was not unsystematic.
B. Did not largely involve memorizing books.
C. Was not criticized because of its overemphasis on religious matters.
D. Did not allow Filipino’s students to attend school until the later decades of
the
Spanish rule.

8. Why was the Educational Decree of 1863 a milestone in the history of education in
the Philippines under Spain?
A. Teacher training schools were established.
B. Primary schools for boys and primary schools for girls in major towns were
opened.
C. The Spanish government realized the need to supervise the educational
system
in the Philippines.
D. All of the above
9. Along with the other students in Europe, Jose Rizal opted to:
A. Pushed for open trade in the Philippines to help improve the economic condition
of the Filipinos.
B. Called on the Spanish government to enact labor laws to protect the Filipino
working class.
C. Were attracted to democratic and nationalistic ideals and the adoption of a
constitution that guaranteed natural and civil rights.
D. Planned to revolt against the oppressive Spanish regime once they returned
home.

10. Which of the statements is not true about the industrial advances in Europe?
A. The proletariat realized their strength as their number increased.
B. They brought about the emergence of a new social class that was largely illiterate
and without any property.
C. The industrial developments in Europe during the 19th century made the lives of
the working class, also called the proletariat, more comfortable.
D. The working class began to demand better labor practices from their employers,
such as better pay, better working conditions, fixed work hours, universal education
and old-age pension.
Let’s Analyze
1. Did the industrialization bring economic progress to the local inhabitants of the
island?
For me, it may vary from one individual to another. As what I have perceived
on our current situation, industrialization may take place from time to time and
it affects huge amount of people. Others may say it bring progress in every
aspect of a certain community because they have directly affected by it and
they have the proper stance on the progressing society. On the other hand,
those unfortunate ones have suffered directly due to industrialization
especially those farmers because they have nothing left to farm due to
continuous building of huge infrastructure and factories
2. Among the challenges during the Spanish period what do you think are the
challenges that still Filipino face up to the present? Cite examples.
We are still inclined in foreign products and services. Another example is
discrimination, which is very rampant in our society. To add up, the worst is
the abuse of power, for example corruption and abuse to human rights.
3. If you were present during the 19th century what reforms would you seek that
would address the political structure and the challenges in the 19th century
Philippines?
I would probably, suggest a federal type of government just like the
government of USA. We can reflect from them, admit it, we are still lacking
knowledge and power that’s why we primarily rely on other powerful countries.
We shall depend on them and learn from them but not to the extent that they
would abuse their seniority to us. In order for a certain nation to progress, it
must undergo certain changes and huge gamble. An action to corruption and a
great perspective for development of the nation in the future

In a Nutshell
Activity 1. After discussing the political structure and the challenges that the
Filipinos faced in the 19th century, now, answer the following using bullet
statements.
Minimum of three (3) bullet statements each item.
1. The Philippines’ social structure during the Spanish time
• Spanish have authority on societal matters
• Filipinos are slaves while Spanish are masters
• Filipinos are middle class and exposed to liberal European nationalist ideals.
2. Discuss the political system adopted by the Philippines during the Spanish era.
• Politics are derived from Spanish who has higher ups to lowest form of
government.
• Those who have power have the capability to sanction or mandate laws and
ideals.
• Political issues is always a problem. Involves abuse of power, corruption and
dynastical governance.
3. The educational system of the Philippines was limited to wealthy students.
• Very rampant and unfortunate people cannot afford to go to quality schools.
• Quality education is not achieved as well as its affordability.
• Discrimination and abuse to those unfortunate one as well as unfairness.
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Let’s Check
Activity 1. We Filipinos possess unique traits that made us stand out among all
people in the world. In this part, answer the following items by finding the pair of the
Filipino trait Cloud to each description written bellow. Write your answers on the
space provided.

Pakikisama 1. A Feeling of belongingness that uplifts the spirit of oneness

to fellow countrymen and, looking up to a common goal for
the nation’s development.
Loyalty 2. The intensive signification of camaraderie or a split of
comradeship, the main elements of which are unselfishness
and good faith.
Close family ties 3. This is a feeling that is an extension of the closeness of
family ties. The person known to someone, no matter how bad, is better than the one
unknown to someone, no matter
how good.
Nationalism 4. This is a value of fidelity either to a superior or to a duty, to
love or to anybody.
Religiosity 5. This is a belief that all things are subject to fate. This is
symbolized in the phrase “bahala na”.
respect of elders 6. A Filipino trait that makes Filipino parents exercise almost
absolute power over the children.
Regionalistic 7. This refers to an ordinary Filipino family that consists of the
grandparents, the parents, and the children. Everything
revolves around it.
Jealousy 8. This refers to painful apprehension of rivalship directly
affecting one’s happiness.
Hospitality 9. This is an act or practice of attending to and entertaining
strangers or guests without reward, or with kind and
generous liberality.
Fatalistic 10. This means a distinguishing or marked feature, peculiarity,
such as a “trait of character”.
Let’s Analyze
Activity 1. In your own words, answer the following questions.
1. In what way did Jose Rizal show nationalism as a Filipino?
When we talk about nationalism, it is an act that is the result for their love on
the county and a lot of heroes have proven their loyalty and extinguished the
spirit of nationalism towards the country. Jose Rizal expresses his nationalism
in a way that he bravely faced the Spanish colonizers with just a pen and paper
together with his solid stance to fight for the right of being a Filipino to liberate
our country.
2. As a student how can you show and embody nationalism?
In a simple way, we can always express our nationalism to the country. Just by
studying hard we can always achieve and expresses nationalism at its finest.
Nationalism can always bear as long as we have love and faith in our country
and respect towards development and activities.
3. Is Jose Rizal a realist? Or an idealist? Support your answer.
I think he is an idealist type of person, because he always seeks for additional
knowledge and virtues. He loves to formulate novels that relates to his very
own life and make assumptions to stand as representative of Filipinos during
his time. He doesn’t care about what’s going to happen to him as long as he
can express his ideals towards the Spanish colonizers.
4. How do you see yourself? Are you a realist or an idealist? Explain your answer.
I see my self as realist for I have always crave for my ideal events that iwant to
happen in my life and it always takes place. I have this mindset that I have to
make it real and I want to impress others for what I have achieved. I am willing
to sacrifice everything just to make nmy dreams and long term goals in reality.
In a Nutshell
Activity 1. After defining what is nation and nationalism, it is your turn to
differentiate and state their similarities using a Venn Diagram.
NATIONIONALM

NATION NATIONALISM

– A large body of people – It is a state of mind

They are both important in
united by common
every basis on a progressing
descent, history, culture,
country.
or language inhabiting a
particular country or They are essential terms to
territory. consider if we want to have
a developed, urbanized, and
united nation.
which inspires supreme
loyalty toward one’s
own country.
Nationalistic feelings,
reinforced by ties such
as a common language,
history and cultural
traditions, set the
people of one nation
apart from those of
another.