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Then regarding sa inyong final requirements: Make a Scrapbook that must contain the ff: 1.

Complete name of Rizal 2. Short family background,


Education, His Life Abroad and His Writings 3. Reflection on his trial and execution 4. Monuments of Rizal around the world ( pictures w/caption)
and lastly 5.Reflection on the subject Rizal's Life, Works and Writings Deadline will be on or before Jan. 27 , Friday only.

José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda In 1887 Rizal published his first novel, Noli me tangere (The
Social Cancer), a passionate exposure of the evils of Spanish
José Rizal, son of a Filipino father and a Chinese mother, rule in the Philippines. A sequel, El filibusterismo (1891; The
came from a wealthy family. Despite his family's wealth, they Reign of Greed), established his reputation as the leading
suffered discrimination because neither parent was born in the spokesman of the Philippine reform movement. He published
peninsula. Rizal studied at the Ateneo, a private high school, an annotated edition (1890; reprinted 1958) of Antonio
and then to the University of St. Thomas in Manila. Morga’s Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas, hoping to show that
Rizal studied at the Ateneo, a private high school, and the native people of the Philippines had a long history before
then to the University of St. Thomas in Manila. He did his the coming of the Spaniards. He became the leader of
post graduate work at the University of Madrid in 1882. For the Propaganda Movement, contributing numerous articles to
the next five years, he wandered through Europe discussing its newspaper, La Solidaridad, published in Barcelona. Rizal’s
politics wherever he went. political program included integration of the Philippines as a
province of Spain, representation in the Cortes (the Spanish
Disillusioned with how Filipinos in the Philippines were parliament), the replacement of Spanish friars by Filipino
regarded as second-class citizens in institutions of learning priests, freedom of assembly and expression, and equality of
and elsewhere, the National Hero Jose Rizal left the country Filipinos and Spaniards before the law.
in May 1882 to pursue further studies abroad. He enrolled in
a course in medicine at the Universidad Central de Madrid
in Spain
Trial and execution reflection implicate Rizal. During the trial, Rizal carefully listened to the
During Rizal's trial, it was clear that the Spanish government accusations but pleaded that he was innocent of the crime of
had acted unfairly and poorly. It was obviously a mistrial, to rebellion. Even though he offered 12 arguments to support his
put it simply. Personally, I believe that the Spanish innocence, the military court, which was filled with vengeance,
government was watching for Rizal to experience this. Since ignored Rizal's pleas and unanimously gave him the death
he wrote Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, they have penalty. Asserting the verdict of the trial, Polavieja gave the
long called for his imprisonment and execution. Many of order for Rizal's execution at 7:00 am on December 30, 1896,
Rizal's friends attempted to support him prior to the initial in Bagumbayan. He was at peace as he began his journey
investigation into him by the Spanish authorities, who were from Fort Santiago to Bagumbayan because he knew it was
gathering evidence against him while also looking for the the end of his journey and had accepted his fate. He
Filipino patriots who were known to be on his side, including maintained his composure despite being subjected to an
his brother Paciano. They even sent Attorney a telegram. illegal and unfair trial and even during his execution. He did
However, the judge rejected Hugh Fort's request to file a writ this to demonstrate that he was not a traitor and that he was
of habeas corpus on Rizal's behalf right away. Rizal was prepared to give his life in defense of this nation.
subjected to a five-day interrogation and investigation without
knowing the identity of the witness who testified against him,
which was suspicious. They also refused to allow Rizal to hire
a private attorney, allowing only an army officer to represent
him. This was unfair because he needs legal representation to
effectively defend himself given the seriousness of the
charges. When Rizal's court-martial got underway, it became
clear that the hearing had been set up so that Rizal would be
prejudged before learning his verdict. They only conducted
this trial to appear as though they were abiding by the law's
due process and to put on a show. In addition, Rizal was not
permitted to know the witnesses against him, unlike the other
accused parties, making the situation unfair. It was highly
suspicious because there was no reason to inform him or
contact those who had testified against him. Unless they were
brutally tortured by the Spanish government in order to
 Madrid Spain - The Jose Rizal monument in Spain
replicates his iconic Luneta monument in Manila. Many
people know that Rizal was  Rizal Statue in Wilhelmsfeld, Germany - In
executed by the Spanish Germany, you’ll find a tall, bronze statue of Jose
colonial government in 1896 Rizal holding a
for rebellion, resulting in quill and a
Philippine independence. faraway gaze.
But before this encounter,
This was made
Rizal lived and studied in
by Filipino
Spain, pursuing a degree in medicine at Universidad Central
sculptor
de Madrid. And at present, a monument stands at the
Anastacio
Avenida de las Islas Filipinas and Calle Santander junction in
Madrid. The Philippine Embassy in Spain also offers a Caedo. The
walking tour wherein you can see the historical places statue stands
associated with the national hero. in the aptly
named Rizal
 Jinjiang,China Park, which
was opened in
Jose Rizal Square in Jinjiang, China - 1978. The site
One of the most significant Rizal marker mentions Rizal’s “exemplary social and
structures you’ll ever see is this political commitment.” Rizal had also studied in
monument in Jinjiang City. The Germany, attending lectures on ophthalmology at
monument stands 18.61 feet tall, Alte Universitat. Rizal lived a modest life in Germany
with the construction formally as a student, prompting him to write A Las Flores de
started in 2003. The country recognizes Rizal’s Chinese roots, which Heidelberg, a poem about the town with hints of
are said to be traced to the Ke family ancestors. The bronze longing for the Philippines.
monument is perched at the center of Jose Rizal Square,
surrounded by beautiful flowers and greenery.
campaigned to install a monument in Lincoln
Park. The sculpture was made by Antonio “Lito”
 Jose Rizal bust in Mondejar. 
Prague, Czech
Republic
- Filipino sculptor Jose Giroy was
the one who created the
masterpiece that is the Jose Rizal
bust, which was unveiled at the
 Jose Rizal Monument in Rome, Italy
Czech National Bank. The bust
- In Rome,
aims to commemorate the hero’s visit to Prague in 1887 with a
Italy, you’ll
friend who toured around the Czech capital and met with scientists.
find a life-
The bust is now a must-see attraction in the city for tourists to
sized bronze
appreciate Rizal’s history in the
statue of Jose
country.
Rizal in
Chicago, USA Piazzale
-The Jose Rizal Manila. With the help of Josephine Bantug, a relative of Dr.
sculpture was Jose Rizal, the monument was added to commemorate the
installed in 1999 150th birthday of the hero. It can be recalled that Rizal also
on N. Marine visited Italy while traveling in Europe. He also wrote about
Drive in Chicago, his fondness for Italy during his stay.
Illinois. The
monument
commemorates
the 100 anniversary of Philippine independence
th

and Jose Rizal as a revolutionary martyr. It was


in the year 1994 when the members of the Order
of the Knights of Rizal and the Ladies of Rizal
Reflection on the subject Rizal's Life, Works and Writings
My eyes were opened to the significance of history and the pillar of Filipino rule. Through her characters, Noli Me Tanger,
enormous contributions of our national heroes who fight for whose book is dedicated to her native Philippines, exposes
our freedom, our patriotism, and our abiding love of our the mistreatment and hypocrisy of the Spaniards. Through
country by Rizal's life, work, and writings. Three important these noble deeds, Noli Me Tanger becomes the force that
things came to mind as a result of this fear: the significance of helps the Filipinos who fight for her to see the world
knowing our truth. I even came to the conclusion after differently. equality and rights. Find your own way and fight for
commenting on Antonio Morga's depiction of Rizal's "Sucesos equality. I personally acknowledge this and make it clear to
de las Islas Filipinas" that we should no longer be afraid to him that I will lean more towards the Filipinos. As a martyr
embody our truths and almost completely refute all truly deserving of being our national hero, Rizal's thoughts
presumptions. We come from various ethnic groups, and as and love for this America grew to be immeasurable. Even
evidenced by our individual identities, cultures, traditions, though he may now be considered more of a hero, he still
beliefs, and customs, we fight for the realities he perceives to trains people to pursue the fate of the younger generations,
exist in the formerly colonized Philippines. Rizal makes an like Rizal, in the hopes that the world will yearn for them.
effort to explain to us Filipinos how unique we are. because Three. The significance of living a meaningful life Rizal's
we are unique and were Filipinos even before the Spanish example inspired me to work harder, and his message and
arrived, and it inspires me. colonists. The writings and works influence now benefit not only his employees but also his
of Rizal are crucial to our independence. Rizal uses a lot of fellow Filipino citizens. Rizal is unquestionably a hero of his
text images because he is adept at turning his formation into a work, his work, and his love of his country.

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