Group 4 Outline: The Life and Works of Jose Rizal PDF

**CLASS REPORT OUTLINE** **COURSE TITLE:** THE LIFE AND WORKS OF JOSE RIZAL **COURSE CODE:** GE 9/ GEN ED 9 **GROUP NUMBER:** GROUP FOUR **GROUP MEMBER(S):** MELODY E. LOPEZ **GROUP MEMBER(S):** ROSEMARIE HEMENTERA JUVILYN ALMOGUERRA ALLIAH VERDILLO LHEANNE CABIG ANGELO MANAOIS EMELITA EB...

**CLASS REPORT OUTLINE** **COURSE TITLE:** THE LIFE AND WORKS OF JOSE RIZAL **COURSE CODE:** GE 9/ GEN ED 9 **GROUP NUMBER:** GROUP FOUR **GROUP MEMBER(S):** MELODY E. LOPEZ **GROUP MEMBER(S):** ROSEMARIE HEMENTERA JUVILYN ALMOGUERRA ALLIAH VERDILLO LHEANNE CABIG ANGELO MANAOIS EMELITA EBAÑEZ PAULA ZHAINE MACLANG HANNA RINZ MAS RHOALYN VALMONTE RYZA KATE NUÑEZ JIM REYES AILEEN HEMENTERA **REPORT TITLE:** Jose Rizal and Philippine Nationalism: National Symbol **REPORT OBJECTIVES:** - Examine the values highlighted by various representations of Rizal as a national symbol; and - Advocate for the values Rizal\'s life encapsulates. **DETAILED REPORT CONTENT** **Jose Rizal and Philippine Nationalism: National Symbol** **Table of Contents** Jose Rizal and Philippine Nationalism: National Symbol: a. Definition of symbol and national symbol b. Official National Symbol and Unofficial National Symbol c. Executive Order No. 75, 1993 and Criteria of Executive Order No. 75, 1993 d. Values Derived from Rizal's Life e. Laws Honoring Heroes and Other Historical Figures **SYMBOL** - Merriam-Webster Dictionary describes a symbol as an action, object, or event that expresses or represents a particular idea or quality. In a culture, some things are conventionally associated with meaning and become symbols, either officially or traditionally. **NATIONAL SYMBOL** - Every country or state has its own national symbols to distinguish itself from others and to unite its people. It provokes some sense nationalism. **National Symbols of the Philippines** **Official National Symbols** - *Lupang Hinirang* (National Hymn) - *Philippine National Flag* - *Philippine eagle* (National Bird) - *Philippine pearl* (National Gem) - *Sampaguita* (National Flower) - *Narra* (National Tree) - *Arnis* (National Game) **Unofficial National Symbols** - *National Hero* (Jose Rizal) - *National Dance* (Cariñosa) - *National Animal* (Kalabaw) - *National Fish* (Bangus) - *National Leaf* (Anahaw) - *National Fruit* (Mango) - *National Food* (Adobo) - *National Costume* (Barong Tagalog and Baro\'t Saya) - *National Slippers* (Bakya) - *National House* (Bahay Kubo) **RIZAL AS A NATIONAL SYMBOL** - Although Dr. Jose Rizal is widely recognized as our national hero, he nonetheless belongs to unofficial national symbols. However, it does not make him less of a fitting symbol of the Philippines Jose Rizal\'s name and memory have long been representing and symbolizing our country. Even in the international arena, Rizal\'s name elicits the name of our country. The monuments built by people in countries where he had been and his books (and the books about him) in foreign libraries necessarily bear the name Philippines. The day of Rizal\'s introduction to the world and the day of his execution are fittingly celebrated by all classes of our kin all through the length and broadness of this nation and even by Filipinos and their companions abroad. His name is a byword in each Filipino home. At the same time, his image embellishes the postage stamp and \[Philippine Coin\] No other Filipino saint can surpass Rizal in the number of towns, barrios, and avenues named after him in the number of instructive establishments, social orders and exchange names that bear his name in the number of people the two Filipinos and outsiders who were named \"Rizal\" or \"Rizalina\" because of their folks\' appreciation for the incomparable Malayan. Who is the Filipino writer and thinker whose teachings and noble thoughts have been frequently invoked and quoted by authors and public speakers on almost all occasions? None but Rizal, and why is this so? Because as biographer Rafael Palma (1) said, \"The doctrines of Rizal are not for one epoch but all epochs. They are as valid as they were yesterday. It cannot be said that because the political ideals of Rizal have been achieved because of the change in the institutions, the wisdom of his counsels or the value of his doctrines have ceased to be opportune." **Executive Order No. 75, 1993** MALACAÑANG, MANILA BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINE S EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 75 **CREATING THE NATIONAL HEROES COMMITTEE UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT** **WHEREA**S, the State is mandated to foster patriotism and nationalism among the citizens, especially the youth, pursuant **SEC. 2.** All departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government, including government-owned or controlled corporations, are hereby directed to extend the fullest support to the National Heroes Committee. **SEC. 3**. The private sector is hereby urged to assist the National Heroes Committee in the performance of its functions. **SEC. 4.** The National Historical Commission shall act as Secretariat of the National Heroes Committee. **SEC. 5**. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately. It was done in the City of Manila, this 29th day of March in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and ninety-three. It was done in the City of Manila, this 29th day of March in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and ninety-three. (Sgd**.) FIDEL V. RAMOS** President of the Philippines By the President: (Sgd.) **ANTONIO T. CA**RPIO Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Source: **Presidential Management Staff** Office of the President of the Philippines. (1993). \[Executive Order Nos. : 1 -- 125\]. Manila: Presidential Management Staff. **Criteria for National Heroes: Executive Order No. 75, 1953** The notion of recognizing heroes began in 1900 when the Philippine Commission approved Act No. 137, combining the Morongand Manila were known as Province of Rizal. In honor of Dr. Jose Rizal from then on, some heroes commemorated everywhere in the country. During the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos, he tasked the NHC to come up with the national hero criteria. After many years President Fidel V. Ramos, on March 28, 1993, issued Executive Order No.75 means to study and recommend the proclamation of National Heroes. After a series of through discussions the commission came up with new criteria comprising 10 points or standards: 1\. The extent of a person\'s sacrifices for the welfare of the country. 2\. The motive and method employed in the attainment of the ideal. 3\. The moral character of the person concerned. 4\. The influence of the person concerned about his age/generation or the succeeding ones. 5\. True heroes are those who have a concept of nation and, after that, aspire and struggle for the nation\'s freedom. 6\. Heroes define and contribute to a system of life of freedom and order for a country. 7\. Heroes are those who provide the quality of life and destiny of a nation. 8\. A hero is a part of people\'s expression. 9\. The hero often thinks of the future, especially the future generations. 10\. The choice of a hero involves recounting an episode or events in history and the entire process that made this particular person a hero. After two years of lingering debates and deliberations, the National Heroes Committee recommended the following figures as national heroes: Jose Rizal Andres Bonifacio Apolinario Mabini Emilio Aguinaldo Marcelo H. Del Pilar Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat Juan Luna Melchora Aquino Gabriela Silang The council\'s suggestion to choose and proclaim Filipino historical figures as national heroes was not followed up on by Pres. Fidel V. Ramos or any individual from the organization. There is no official law or official request to declare Rizal or other historical figures as national legends. However, some names, like Rizal\'s execution and Andres Bonifacio\'s birth, are implicitly recognized as national holidays. Historians argue that heroes should not be legislated, and their appreciation should be left to academics. **VALUES DERIVED FROM RIZAL\'S LIFE** From the various representations of Rizal as a national symbol, one may leam significant ideals and principles that may be of good use in everyday life. By studying Rizal\'s life and works, the following values may be captured (as adopted from Mañetog at. Al, 2010): **1. Nationalism and Patriotism** Nationalism involves the desire to attain freedom and political independence, especially by a country under a foreign power. Jose Rizal\'s life, works and writings, especially his novels, radiate this value **2. Patriotism** Patriotism denotes proud devotion and loyalty to one\'s nation. Rizal\'s visions and proposals on how the people of our country could be the road to progress are commendable. The aim, of course, is so that the Filipinos could enjoy the fullness of nationhood, especially politically, culturally, and economically, under national solidarity. mantle of **3. Faith in God** When Rizal was studying in Madrid, Spain, he assured his mother, through his letter of faith in God When sister Olympia died of childbirth in 1887, Rizal pronounced console myself saying that it was the will of God and what He does must be the best **4. Love of Fellowmen** Rizal advocated thinking well of our fellowmen. His life exemplified the principle that love of neighbor entails involvement in his or her behalf. Rizal\'s thought on love for our fellowmen is biblical timeless **5. Love of Parents** Rizal\'s love for his parents is great and very admirable. He studied medicine and ophthalmology just to cure his mother\'s falling eyesight. Rizal also adored his father. In 1881, he made a clay bust of his father. About six years later, he carved a life-size wood sculpture of Don Francisco as an expression of his love for him, in his novels, Noli and El Fill, the character of Ibarra shown his love for his father, **6. Devotion to Truth** Rizal is a believer of revealing the truth. He believed that It was not good to hide the truth Rizal\'s persevering search truth in serving his country was a motivating virtue. Wishing to get a I the cause of his people\'s backwardness, Rizal did intensive studies and carried out broad observations on the progress of other nations. **7. Purity and idealism**. Rizal was a person guided not only by practical considerations but also by ideals. Extraordinary also was his Insistence on purity of thoughts **8. Noble Thought and Conduct** Rizal\'s works and writings promoted good conduct, clean conscience, and upright thinking. In his writings, for instance, he advised mothers to awaken the mind of the children and prepare them for every good and desirable thought and deed. **9. Charity** Rizal seemed sacrifices for feel happy when he could give jay somebody. All his country were charitable acts for his fellowmen. **10. Dedication to Duty** Dedication to one\'s duty was another splendid virtue of Rizal. He virtually dedicated his whole life in securing freedom for his country and happiness for his people, a commitment historically unequaled in the history of his country **11. Moral Courage** Rizal\'s courage in working for the betterment of his country, despite all odds, Virtue that is so essential even today. worth imitating by our present leaders. moral courage nest for his people t **12. Willpower** Willpower is the ability to control or restrain oneself. Although the Spanish colonizers Instilled in Rizal's generation Inferiority complex and the idea that locals were better governed by the Spaniards, Rizal worked the opposite idea that his people should be great and deserved freedoms. **13. Integrity** Integrity refers to the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. In many aspects, Rizal is a model odel of moral uprightness and honesty. These virtues he held were the result of his constant love and search for the truth, **14. Sincerity** Sincerity Is essentially linked to humility It makes us know the truth about ourselves, to accept the truth whatever may be and live according to it Rizal\'s sincerity is manifested in his acceptance that whatever he possessed, he owed then to God who had planned a duty he had to carry out **15. Self-Denial** Rizal gave up his personal desires for a better cause, that is, working for the welfare of his country: His self-denial Involved self-sacrifice and altruism **16. Perseverance** It refers to the steadfastness in doing something despite difficultly or delay in achieving success. In serving his country, Rizal showed mental and moral strength in meeting and enduring pain, adversity and peril. **17. Discipline and Self-Control** Discipline is the suppression of base desires, and is typically understood to be synonymous with self-restraint and control. in many instances, Rizal used reason to determine the best course of action regardless of his desires. In fact, he deprived himself of many unsound pleasures. **18. Initiative** Initiative is the ability to assess and initiate things independently. Patriotic as he was, Rizal manifested the power to act or take charge before others do, especially in nationalistic pursuits. **19. Prudence** Prudence is care, caution and good judgment, as well as wisdom in looking ahead. Rizal showed prudence in choosing the best means of accomplishing things. He had the habit of selecting the most courteous and profitable course of action. **20. Chivalry, Courtesy and Politeness** Chivalry is the combination of qualities expected of an ideal gentleman, especially courtesy and readiness to help the weak or women. Rizal\'s sense of chivalry prompted him to challenge Antonio Luna to a duel when the intoxicated Luna made negative comments against a woman. Nellie Boustead. Being well-bred, Rizal was courteous as he was gracious and considerate towards others. **21. Frugality** Rizal was careful about spending money and any other resources and in using thing when he did not need to. He practice frugality when he was a student Madrid; he would have his shoes repaired instead of buying new ones. To economize in the printing of his Noli, Rizal deleted the chapter \"Elias and Salome,\" which was supposed to be Chapter 25. **22. Love for Justice** Justice refers to fairness in the way people are dealt with. Having a good conscience, Rizal found joy in being just and in fighting for justice. He died fighting for Justice not only for himself and his family but also for his people. **Laws Honoring Heroes and Other Historical Figures** **NATIONAL HEROES DAY** Enacted by the Philippine Legislature on October 28, 1931 declaring the last Sunday of August of every year of National Heroes Day. **YEAR OF THE FILIPINO HEROES** Issued by Pres. Fidel V. Ramos declaring the year 1996 as the year of Filipino Heroes to pay tribute to all Filipinos who contributed to the cause of freedom, just8ice, independence, and nationhood. **Jose Rizal** - Decree of December 20, 1898 - Act No. 137 Organized the district of Moro ng into the Province of Rizal **Andres Bonifacio** - Act No. 2946 - Act No. 2760 **Graciano Lopez-Jaena** - RA. No. 7091 **Dona Aurora Aragon Quezon** - RA. No. 7285 Declares February 19th of each year as a special non-working holiday in the Province of Aurora to commemorate her birthday. **Julian Felipe** - RA 7805 Declares January 28 of every year as a non-working special public holiday in the City **Pres. Manuel A. Roxas** - Act No. 9067 **Benigno \"NINOY\" Aquino Jr.** - Act No. 9256 commemorate his assassination. **References** *Book* Mañebog J., Claudio E., Mangahas T.L, Bustamante J. (2019). Life and Works of JOSE RIZAL biography, writings, and legacies of our Bayani. 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