FILIPINO EDUCATORS
Jose Rizal
- Rizal's guiding political theory was the study and execution of reforms, the extension of human rights,
the training for self-government, and the stirring of a spirit of dissatisfaction against injustice, cruelty,
inhumanity, sensitivity, and self-love.
- José Rizal, full name José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda, (born June 19, 1861 in Calamba,
Philippines—died December 30, 1896 in Manila), patriot, physician, and writer who inspired the
Philippine nationalist movement.
Dr. Carmilo Oasis
- Osias, Camilo “The school plays a significant role in the formation of dynamic nationalism and
internationalism in relation to democracy in youth education.” “Higher education should do more to
produce graduates who can think clearly, scientifically, and creatively.” “Our education should inspire
love in our children.”
- Dr. Carmilo Oasis he successively became the first Filipino Superintendent of Schools (1915 to 1916)
Assistant Director of Education (1917 to 1921), a lecturer at the University of the Philippines
(1919 to 1921), and President of National University (1921–1936), a private institution. Osias
also entered national politics.
Rafael Palma
- Palma was an outspoken supporter of academic freedom and education for both service and national
development. He also linked education to hospitality, morals, and religion. All of them were debated
afterwards by educators and educational theorists.
- Rafael Palma y Velasquez (October 24, 1874 – May 24, 1939) was a Filipino politician, Rizalian, writer,
educator, and prominent Freemason. From 1916 until 1921, he served as a senator and was the
fourth President of the University of the Philippines.
Jorge Bocobo
- Are the Filipino sociocultural ideals and traditions, according to Bocobo. The sense of nationalism and
patriotism must be the foundation of education. Furthermore, the student must be prepared to live
and think democratically.
- On October 19, 1886, Jorge Cleofas Bocobo was born in Gerona, Tarlac Province, on the Philippine
island of Luzon. In 1904, he was chosen as one of 100 Philippine students to take part in the
Pensionado program, which transported outstanding Philippine students to America to attend a U.S.
college.
Apolinario Mabini
- Apolinario Mabini is a product of our local educational institutions, and he, like Andres Bonifacio, is
well-regarded in the educational community.
- Apolinario Mabini (1864–1903) was a Filipino political philosopher and revolutionary architect. He
developed the ideas of a democratic popular government, giving the Filipino people's historical
battles a cohesive ideological orientation.