The Life, Works, & Writings Of Jose Rizal PDF

THE LIFE, WORKS, & WRITINGS OF JOSE RIZAL  JOSE PROTACIO RIZAL MERCADO ALONZO y REALONDA The Founder of Philippine Nationalism The Greatest Hero of the Malayan Race He was a polymath, nationalist, & the most prominent advocate for reforms in the Philippines. REPUBLIC ACT 1425 or the “...

THE LIFE, WORKS, & WRITINGS OF JOSE RIZAL  JOSE PROTACIO RIZAL MERCADO ALONZO y REALONDA The Founder of Philippine Nationalism The Greatest Hero of the Malayan Race He was a polymath, nationalist, & the most prominent advocate for reforms in the Philippines. REPUBLIC ACT 1425 or the “RIZAL’S LAW” An act to include in the curricula of all public and private schools, colleges, and universities courses on the life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, authorizing the printing and distribution thereof, and for purposes. Jose P. Laurel – the sponsor the said law. Claro Mayo Recto – the author or main proponent of the law. It was enacted and signed on June 12, 1956 which coincides the Philippine Independence Day.  Three Main Goals of Rizal’s Law 1) To rededicate the lives of youth to the ideals of freedom and nationalism, for which our heroes lived and died. 2) To pay tribute to our national hero for devoting his life and works in shaping the Filipino character. 3) To gain an inspiring source of patriotism through the study of Rizal’s life, works, and  CONTENTS of the RIZAL’S LAW ❖ Section 1 : This section mandates the students to read the two greatest novels of Rizal. These two shall be included in the curricula of all schools, colleges and universities, public or private. ❖ Section 2: This section mandates the schools to have “an adequate number” of copies in their libraries. ❖ Section 3: This section orders the Board of National Education to publish the works in English, Tagalog, and other major Philippine languages. ❖ Section 4: It prohibits the discussion of religious doctrines by persons engaged in any public school. ❖ Section 5: a sum of 300 thousand pesos is appropriated to carry out the purposes of the law. ❖ Section 6: It shall take effect upon its approval. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND ON RIZAL’S TIME February 19, 1861 - the liberal Czar Alexander II issued Emancipation Manifesto 1861.  June 19, 1861 – the American Civil War was raging furiously in the United States due to Negro slavery.  September 22, 1862 – Benito Juarez was elected President of Mexico.  June 12, 1864 – Archduke Maximillian of Austria was installed by Napoleon III as puppet emperor of Mexico.  May 15, 1867 – Juarez defeated the Maximillian forces with U.S. Support & executed Maximillian on June 19.  Italians and Germans succeeded in unifying their nations.  England – was known as the World’s Leading Imperialist Power.  Queen Victoria proudly asserted “Britannia rules the waves” “Opium” Wars  British Colonies: Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Maldives Aden Malaysia Singapore Egypt Australia New Zealand  July 8, 1853 – Commodore Matthew C. Perry re-opened Japan to the world ending Japan’s 214-year isolation  Emperor Meiji (Mutsuhito) modernized Japan by freely accepting Western influences, including imperialism.  Spain as the “Mistress of the World” HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE PHILIPPINES ON RIZAL’S TIMES  Filipinos were unfortunate victims of the evils of the unjust, bigoted and deteriorating colonial power.  Evils of the Unjust Colonial Power Instability of colonial administration  Corrupt Officialdom  No Philippine representation in the Spanish Cortes  Human Rights Denied to Filipinos  No Equality Before the Law  Maladministration of Justice  Racial Discrimination  Frailocracy  Forced Labor or “Polo Y Servicios”  Haciendas Owned by the Friars  The Guardia Civil  WHY RIZAL is our GREATEST NATIONAL HERO “Consummatum Est!”