THE LIFE AND WORKS

OF RIZAL
Reporters
Ciare Queen Gumban
Thalia Miranda
Jefra Jane Francisco
Ian Rey Supe
 UNIT 2:
Jose Rizal and Philippine
Nationalism: Bayani and
Kabayanihan
What does the word
‘Hero’ mean to you?
BAYANI and KABAYANIHAN
• A hero or bayani in Tagalog is somebody
that saves lives.
• The essential trait of a hero is BRAVERY
Jose Rizal: A True Hero
General Antonio Luna
President Emilio Aguinaldo
Flor Contemplacion
SAF44- Filipino Soldiers
• Being called a hero does not require
sacrificing his/her life for the cause or for
the country.
• Simple acts of serving people are acts of
“KABAYANIHAN” and that makes a
person “BAYANI” at present
 Dr. Jose Rizal

 Our country’s national hero.

 He fought and sacrificed himself for the freedom of our nation.
 He was brave enough to write and express his thoughts against the
abusive Spanish Colonials that enlightened the minds of the Filipino
people, resulting in the Philippine Revolution and later acquiring
our independence and freedom.
Noli Me Tangere
El Filibusterismo
• These novels inspired and awakened the
sleeping nationalism of the Filipino people.
• Rizal was executed for the crime of
rebellion, and the Philippine Revolution,
inspired by parts by his writings, broke
out
 Mi Ultimo Adios
“My Last Farewell”
 STATUES AND MEMORIALS
from
Selected Cities From Different
Countries of the World in Honor of
Rizal
Jose P. Rizal
Bridge
(Seattle)
Jose Rizal Park
(Seattle)
Species Named After Rizal
Draco rizali
Apogania rizali
Rhacophorus rizali
 Rizal Park
(Manila, Philippines)
The American had passed the criteria for a National
Hero, that made Rizal the top choice
1. He must be a Filipino.
2. He is already dead.
3. He displayed unconditional love for his country.
4. He was a low temper.
5. He has died dramatically.
 “Jose Rizal became a national hero of the
Philippines as a reformist who advocated peacefully
for liberty rather than violent means. He was the
forerunner of Gandhi, and along with Sut Yat Sen
and Tagone. The attrition of colonialism was
evidence of his work. Who made Rizal our foremost
national hero?”

- Esteban A. De Ocampo
• Dr. Rizal (1861-1896), was the greatest
hero and martyr of our country.
• His name is a byword in almost every
Filipino home while his picture adorns
the postage stamp and paper money of
most extensive circulation.
As the biographer, Rafael Palma said:
“The doctrines of Rizal are not for one epoch but all
epochs. It signifies the immortality of Rizal’s life,
works, and good character. Also, as our beloved
country’s National Hero. Dr. Jose Rizal will remember,
forever. The fruits of his exceptional dedication and
conviction to his life’s purpose are seen in our
everyday lives. If he had not, and among other note-
worthy heroes of our history fought for our well-
deserved freedom, maybe we will still be in the hands
of our unjust colonizers. His excellent qualities and
merits made him our foremost National Hero.
Progressive Education
• Advocated and practiced the principal
that the school is integral in working
and promoting the well-being of the
community all at the same time.
Social Entrepreneurship
 Rizal formed Dapitan’s first farmer’s cooperative, the
Sociedad de Agriculture Dapitanos (SAD), where
capital was to be provided by Socios Industriales
(Industrial Partners) and Socio Accionistas (Share
Holders).
 January 1, 1895 – the cooperative aimed to
improve/promote agricultural products, obtain their
profits for them, and provide capital.
Community Development

 Rizal developed Dapitan’s first park,

complete with street lamps and a garden
in island of Mindanao.
 He built a one-doctor hospital and
people of Dapitan were not charge for
any consultation.
 Jose Rizal is not only admired for processing
intellectual brilliance but also for taking a
stand and resisting the Spanish colonial
government.
 Rizal always remembered for his compassion
and towards the Filipino people and country.
• While in Barcelona, Rizal
contributed poems,
essays, allegories, and
editorials to the Spanish
newspaper, “La
Solidaridad”.
o However, among his
best works, two novels
stood out:
1. Noli Me Tangere
(Touch Me Not)
2. El Filibusterismo
(The Reign of Greed)
 Rizal Awakened the Mind and Perspective of
Filipinos Towards Nationalism
 As more Filipinos read the books, their
eyes are opened to the truth that they
were suffering unspeakable abuses in the
hands of the friars.