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of the program head. However alternative BIG PICTURE A
assessments given should be relevant with the
learning outcome of the course. Week 1-3: Unit Learning Outcomes 1 (ULO 1):
Library Contact Details Brigida E. Bacani At the end of the unit, you are expected to
Phone: 082 305-0645/ 082 227-5456 (ask to connect a. Discuss the historical background of the Rizal Law;
to the office of LIC Head) b. Examine the condition of life in the 19th Century Philippines; and
c. Analyze the foundations of Filipino national identity.
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to the office of the GSTC Facilitator or GSTC Head) A. Discuss the historical background of Rizal Law
B.
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METALANGUAGE
Instructor: Hello everyone! Welcome to this course GE 6 – Rizal’s Life and In this section, the essential terms relevant to the study of the Life and Works of Dr.
Works. It is required by no less than the law for everyone to study Jose Rizal and to the ULO-1 will be defined to establish a ground on how to
the life and works of Dr. Jose Rizal. But beyond this requirement, it understand terms that you will encounter in this course. As we go through the study
has always been our duty as citizens of the country to know our of the life and works of Dr. Jose Rizal, please be guided of the following terms and
history and remember the people who fought for our freedom. We understand its concepts and ideas.
are all enjoined to rekindle in our hearts the passion and love for
our motherland and to be grateful for the sacrifices that men like 1. Republic Act 1425: THE RIZAL LAW
Rizal did for our freedom. 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
CO: As students of this course, you are expected to manifest in your Rizal, particularly his novels Noli me Tangere and El Filibusterismo,
study some basic knowledge about the historical background authorizing the printing and distribution thereof, and for other purposes.
related to the life and works of Dr. Jose Rizal. To truly appreciate
2. Executive Order no. 75
what he did and the nationalism that people so admired about him,
A law mandating the creation of the National Heroes Committee (NHC)
even more than knowing about his colorful life, we are enjoined to to evaluate national personalities who made impact on Philippine
learn about the Rizal Law, the 19th Century Context, the very History.
concept of Filipino Nationalism, his two novels and other writings,
and his life and times. Hence, in this course you are expected to 3. Nationalism
LEARN, READ, KNOW, ENJOY and REFLECT on the life and a sense of national consciousness exalting one nation above all others
works of Dr. Jose Rizal. More than this, you are expected to and placing primary emphasis on promotion of its culture and interests
analyze these in view of their meaning and significance to our as opposed to those of other nations
present time. Lastly, you are expected to actively perform in all or supranational groups(https://www.merriam-
assessments and other tasks in the course. webster.com/dictionary/nationalism)
Without further ado, LET’S GO. PARA SA BAYAN! 4. Republic
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A democratic government system where the leaders of the country is On April 19, 1956, the House of Representatives a house bill was passed namely HB
chosen through election and the leaders rule through distinct given 5561, led by Cong. Jacobo Gonzales passed a similar bill that was aligned with the
authority that is commonly been checked by other offices of the proposed bill of the senate of which we now know as the RA 1425.
government.
Many controversies and arguments had been covered in this bill. Just as in our
present situation of the passed Reproductive Health Law that the Catholic Church
5. Anticlericalism
and some conservatives go against its passing. The Catholic Church threatened to
in Roman Catholicism, opposition to the clergy for its real or alleged close done their schools if it will be passed but it was refuted by Sen. Recto that it
influence in political and social affairs, for its doctrinairism, for its will be impossible for the Catholic Church to close down their schools for it is so
privileges or property, or for any other reason. (Britannica.com) profitable and said that the government will just nationalize the educational system of
the country.
On the later part, on May 12, 1956, on the approval of the SB 438, the senate
Essential Knowledge
compromised or bend on saying that the implementation of the reading of the
unexpurgated versions of clerically-contested reading material, such as Noli Me
To perform the aforesaid big picture (Unit Learning Outcomes 1) for the first week of Tangere and El Filibusterismo will only be for the college or university students and it
this course, you need to fully understand the following essential knowledge that will is optional.
be presented in the next pages of this module. Please note that you are not limited
with the module given or the textbook, you are expected to utilize other books,
research articles, online sources and other resources available in the university’s 1.2 THE NATIONAL HERO
library e.g., elibrary, search.proquest.com and etc.
If you are going to be asked, “Who is the national hero of the Philippines?” probably
the one that will pop your mind is Dr. Jose Rizal; but in a nutshell, IT IS NOT. It is
I
untraceable of when, where, and how it begins that the national hero of our country
Rizal Law (R.A. 1425)
is Dr. Rizal. True enough, He is one of our national heroes but not our national hero.
It is deemed necessary to discuss the origin and passing of the Rizal Law. It
becomes the basis of implementation and addition of the subjects Rizal, the Life, and The National Heroes Committee under the office of the president was created
the works of Dr. Jose Rizal. The RA 1425 is the law that enacts the teaching of the through an Executive Order no.75 of Pres. Fidel V. Ramos. Its principal duty as a
Books, Writings, Ideology, and Life of Dr. Jose Rizal as a way of teaching committee is to study, evaluate, and recommend Filipino national heroes based on
Nationalism and Patriotism with the students on the higher education. its contribution, recognition, character, and remarkable achievements for our country
and as a person.
1.1 RIZAL LAW (RA 1425)
Based on it, though Dr. Jose Rizal’s credentials deemed to pass all criteria, He is not
Rizal Law was approved on June 12, 1956, is an act of mandating all public and known to be the national hero of the Republic of the Philippines. He is known as one
private institutions including state colleges and universities to include Dr. Jose of the national heroes of the Philippines. According to NCCA, No law, executive
Rizal’s life, works, and writings as a course across programs. But before it became order, or proclamation has been enacted or issued officially proclaiming any Filipino
law some provisions (House Bill and Senate Bill) are passed. historical figure as a National Hero.” But there are some heroes we commemorate
like Dr. Jose Rizal and Gat. Andres Bonifacio that specific dates are places for them
Senator Claro M. Recto was the main proponent of the Bill that is in the Senate, as a remembrance and known to be a national holiday.
known to be Noli-Fili Bill or Senate Bill 438 (SB 438). Senator Jose P. Laurel, Sr.,
the chairman of the Committee on Education Sponsored the Bill in the senate. As
part of the oppositions, the Roman Catholic Church is against it due to the 1.3 Philippine National Literature
censorships of the novels of Dr. Jose Rizal that seems to attack the Catholic Church.
Even though oppositions voiced their concerns it was approved in the Senate on Writings of Dr. Jose Rizal are considered as a literary treasure. Most significantly his
May 12, 1956. books Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo are used as the basis on how to
perceive the scenario of the Filipinos during the Spanish Colonization. On the other
hand, he had a third novel not published the MAKAMISA.
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Relation of the Philippine nationalism and literature was joined in a paradoxical Let’s Check
notion in the literary sense due to its embodiment of the Filipino culture and the mix
up of other cultures in that creates a new identity for us Filipinos. Where we see the
life and its dynamics in view of the Spanish Era; also, we see the exercise of
Activity 1.1 Now that you know the essential terms and historical background on the course
authority that was shown in these novels which differ in concept.
on the life and works of Dr. Jose Rizal; Let us try to check your understanding by defining
the following terms.
Noli Me Tangere is a romantic novel that talks about the love of Crisostomo Ibarra to
Maria Clara and its tragic events that unfold on the political and religious flow of the
plots that unfolded in every page of the novel. Next is the El Filibusterismo that
tackled the revenge of the alter ego of Crisostomo (Simoun) who would wage war a. Bill ________________________________________________
against Spain to get his dreamed revenge of all the hardships he encountered and ________________________________________________
lastly the Makamisa, which was not published, that dealt with the usage of the
virtues, practices, and defects of the Tagalogs. b. Law ________________________________________________
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Literary pieces pave the way as a reminder of the past and what we should do as a
nation that tries to do its best to be better people and citizens. c. EO ________________________________________________
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d. RA 1425 ________________________________________________
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e. SB 438 ________________________________________________
SELF-HELP
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You can also refer to the sources below to help you further
f. HB 5561 ________________________________________________
understand the lessons:
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g. Claro M. Recto ________________________________________________
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Maghuyop, R. (2018). The Life and Works of Rizal. Malabon City: Mutya Publishing
House Inc. h. EO 75 ________________________________________________
CHAPTER 1 (Rizal Law, Literature, and Society) ________________________________________________
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1956/06/12/republic-act-no-1425/ - RA 1425 i. National Hero ________________________________________________
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j. Makamisa ________________________________________________
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