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Who sent the novel for further assessment to the Permanent Commission on Censorship?
Who sent the novel for further assessment to the Permanent Commission on Censorship?
The Governor
When did Rizal decide to return to the Philippines?
When did Rizal decide to return to the Philippines?
What did the Commission recommend about Rizal's novel?
What did the Commission recommend about Rizal's novel?
To ban the book and stop its circulation
Rizal's arrival in Manila in August 1888 was met with numerous changes in the city.
Rizal's arrival in Manila in August 1888 was met with numerous changes in the city.
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Match Rizal's enemies with their roles:
Match Rizal's enemies with their roles:
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What was Rizal's professional fee for treating poor patients?
What was Rizal's professional fee for treating poor patients?
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Rizal built a gymnasium for the youth to encourage them to engage in various forms of gambling.
Rizal built a gymnasium for the youth to encourage them to engage in various forms of gambling.
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What did Rizal explain was the purpose of his novel?
What did Rizal explain was the purpose of his novel?
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When did Rizal sail to Hong Kong for the second time?
When did Rizal sail to Hong Kong for the second time?
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Who did Rizal send his novel for further assessment?
Who did Rizal send his novel for further assessment?
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When did Rizal arrive in Saigon?
When did Rizal arrive in Saigon?
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Rizal successfully restored the eyesight of his mother.
Rizal successfully restored the eyesight of his mother.
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Match Rizal's enemies with their descriptions:
Match Rizal's enemies with their descriptions:
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What was the response to the recommendation of the Commission regarding Rizal's novel?
What was the response to the recommendation of the Commission regarding Rizal's novel?
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What was Rizal's professional fee for treating poor patients?
What was Rizal's professional fee for treating poor patients?
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Rizal was summoned by Governor-General Emilio Terrero regarding his novel.
Rizal was summoned by Governor-General Emilio Terrero regarding his novel.
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What did Rizal do during his six months' vacation?
What did Rizal do during his six months' vacation?
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What steamship did Rizal take to Hong Kong?
What steamship did Rizal take to Hong Kong?
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Study Notes
Return to the Philippines
- Rizal returned to the Philippines after a trip to Europe in 1887
- He arrived in Saigon, Vietnam, on July 30, 1888, and then travelled to Manila
- He reached his hometown of Calamba on August 6, 1888, and noticed little change there
- He set up a medical practice in the ground floor of his family home
- His mother, who was nearly blind, was his first patient and he successfully restored her sight
- News of his medical skills spread quickly and many sick people came to seek his help, some paying with vegetables, fruits, chickens, or money
- He built a gymnasium for the youth in Calamba, hoping to discourage them from gambling and promote healthy activities
Noli Met Tangere Controversy
- The novel, "Noli Me Tangere," became a hot issue in the Philippines
- Rizal was summoned by Governor-General Emilio Terrero, who questioned him about the novel
- Rizal denied being a spy for Germany and explained that he was simply expressing the truth about the society in his novel
- The governor was satisfied with his explanation and requested a copy of the novel
- The governor sent the novel to the Permanent Commission on Censorship, which was composed of priests and laymen
- The Commission found the novel contained subversive ideas against the Church and the Spanish government, recommending the book be banned in the Philippines
- This ban actually increased Filipino curiosity in reading "Noli Me Tangere," leading to an increase in its price
- No arrests were made due to the liberal-minded governor
Rizal's Opponents
- Rizal faced opposition from the Church, with figures like Archbishop Msgr. Pedro Payo, UST Rector Fr. Domingo Echevarria, and Fr. Salvador Font (head of the Commission on Censorship), criticizing the novel
- Fr. Jose Rodriguez published an anti-Noli pamphlet entitled "Calingat Cayo," arguing anyone who read the novel committed a mortal sin
- Vicente Barrantes, a Spanish writer, openly criticized the novel in the Spanish newspaper La Esperanza Moderna
Rizal’s Allies
- Marcelo H. Del Pilar, using the pen name Dolores Manapat, wrote a pamphlet “Caiigat Cayo," refuting and ridiculing Fr. Rodriguez’s statement
- Fr. Francisco Sanchez, Rizal’s beloved Ateneo teacher, also supported Rizal
Rizal’s Second Trip Abroad
- Rizal left for Hongkong on February 3, 1888, feeling frustrated with the lack of progress in reforms for the Philippines
- He sailed aboard the steamship Zafiro and registered at the Victoria Hotel
- His travel to Hong Kong was a glimpse into East Asia
Dr. Jose Rizal's Return to the Philippines
- Rizal returned to the Philippines in August 1888 after his travels abroad.
- He arrived in Manila and found it largely unchanged.
- Rizal traveled to Calamba, his hometown, where he encountered a dramatic meeting.
- He established a medical clinic in the ground floor of his family home.
- Rizal's first patient was his mother, who had double cataracts.
- He successfully restored his mother's eyesight and helped to heal other sick people in the community.
- Rizal accepted simple gestures of gratitude from poor patients and charged fees in the European manner for wealthier patients.
- He was known as "Dr. Uleman" due to his return from Germany.
- Rizal sought to improve the lives of his community by establishing a gymnasium for young people and promoting productive activities.
Controversy of Noli Me Tangere
- Rizal's novel "Noli Me Tangere" caused a stir in the Philippines and generated attention from Spanish authorities.
- Governor-General Emilio Terrero summoned Rizal to explain the content of the novel.
- Rizal denied being a spy from Germany and explained he aimed to highlight societal realities within the novel.
- The Governor-General requested a copy of the novel for examination, but was satisfied with Rizal's answers.
- The Governor-General sent the novel for further assessment by the Permanent Commission on Censorship, comprised of clergymen and lay people.
- The commission ruled that the novel contained subversive ideas against the Church and Spanish government.
- They recommended the book be banned and its circulation in the Philippines halted.
- The ban backfired, increasing Filipinos' curiosity about the novel and boosting its popularity.
- The novel's price escalated due to its limited availability.
- No arrests were made due to the liberal governor's stance.
Enemies and Critics of Rizal
- The Church played a significant role in opposing Rizal's novel.
- Key figures included Manila Archbishop Msgr. Pedro Payo, UST Rector Fr. Domingo Echevarria, and Fr. Salvador Font (head of the Permanent Commission on Censorship).
- Fr. Jose Rodriguez published an anti-Noli pamphlet titled "Calingat Cayo," claiming reading the novel was a mortal sin.
- Vicente Barrantes, a Spanish writer, publicly criticized the novel in the Spanish newspaper La Esperanza Moderna.
Allies of Rizal
- Marcelo H. Del Pilar, using the pseudonym Dolores Manapat, published a pamphlet titled "Caiigat Cayo" to refute and ridicule Fr. Rodriguez's pamphlet.
- Fr. Francisco Sanchez, Rizal's beloved Ateneo teacher, also supported Rizal.
Rizal's Second Journey Abroad
- Frustrated by the lack of reform in the Philippines, Rizal embarked on a journey to Hong Kong on February 3, 1888.
- This marked his second trip abroad.
- He sailed aboard the steamship Zafiro.
- He registered at the Victoria Hotel upon arrival.
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This quiz explores the significant events surrounding Jose Rizal's return to the Philippines after his European travels and the controversies surrounding his novel 'Noli Me Tangere'. Learn about his medical practice in Calamba, the impact of his literary work, and the political climate of the time. Test your knowledge on Rizal's contributions to Filipino society.
