CHRIZA MAE DANDO

BEED 1-A

Readings in Philippine History - Activity 2: Primary Sources and Controversies in Philippine History.

Directions: Read the given articles by following the link (URL). You may download
it directly by clicking the link. After reading the article, answer the question below.

a. https://varsitarian.net/news/20111004/rizals_retraction_truth_vs_myth

If there was a retraction from Rizal, do you think he should still be a national hero? Why or why not?

In my own perspective, Rizal should still be honored as a national hero. Why? because he has made a
significant contribution to the independence of our country. We couldn't change the fact that, thanks to his
works such as Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo, Philippine nationalism was reawakened and Filipino
independence from Spanish colonialism was gained, which we valued until today. Rizal demonstrated to
us that he cares about our country and his fellow Filipinos.

What is something that represents you? (e.g. song, animal, object, symbols, etc.) Why?\

A book that has been sealed.

Yes, I'm basically like that. It’s like I never strike up a conversation with anyone or even someone I
know. You may recognize me and pass me by, but I'm not interested in saying hello. You can’t read me,
you can’t guess. But, if you open up to me for just a moment I can tell you about everything. Just like a
book, once you open and unseal it, you will know me.

What matters to you most in life?

What matters most in my life are the happiness of my loved ones and my personal objectives and goals.
Seeing all of my loved ones happy is irreplaceable and makes me happy, but I also have a goal to attain;
my future is the most important aspect of my life, and I must achieve my goals in order to have a brighter
future and to make all of my loved ones pleased and proud.
What do you stand for (Principles)

- What I stand for is to be true to yourself, you are entirely honest with what you feel, genuinely value,
and seek when you are being true to yourself. It also entails being sincere with yourself and someone else
about your feelings, allowing your reality to flow through you and out into the world. You must first build
a strong and trusted relationship with yourself in order to completely understand and communicate your
truth. Finally, becoming aware of your thoughts, as well as your entire experience and how you engage
with the world on a daily basis, is the first step.

What makes you happy?

My family is my source of happiness. My family provides a secure haven for me to be myself. I don't
need to explain myself to my family because they are the only ones who actually know who I am. My
family will always support me, even if someone lies to me or hurts me.My heart fills with delight when I
see my family happy and healthy. In fact, I am content when I am loved and cared for by my family. No
one, in most cases, can love you as much as your family. Only they will be thinking and worrying about
you at all times.

How do you want to impact the lives of others?

I want to impact the lives of others by motivating and influencing them to strive harder for their wants.
Not all the time you need to rely on your parents, you need to do something to get what you want. I want
them to realize how satisfying it is to get what you wanted