Name: GILBERT F.

VILLADOS Course/Year/Section: BSIS-2A

Lesson 1 REPUBLIC ACT 1425 (RIZAL LAW)

The Rizal Bill in the Congress was sponsored by Senator Claro M. Recto and filled by
Congressman Jacobo Z. Gonzales, House Bill No 5561. The bill was attacked based on its
constitutionality and religiosity. But it Recto said that it only aim to contextualize Rizal’s
Heroism in the face of Spanish Tyranny, Rizal aimed at inculcating civic consciousness, national
dignity, personal pride an patriotism.

2. What are the arguments of the opposition of the bill?

They said that the bill was an attempt to discredit the Catholic religion.
They site some lines in Noli Me Tangere and in El Filibusterismo were offensive to the Church
doctrine; The bill might divide the nation; The compulsion to read something against one's
faith impaired freedom of speech and religious freedom;

3. What is the importance of having dissenting opinions in democratic legislation processes?

Opinion is very important, identifying the different interpretations, different principles, and
different interpretations of the facts. All shall be taken when the disagreements of the
opposition occur concerning the amendments of the subject.

4. What are the amendments made in the original Rizal Bill in order to perfect it?

The removal of the term “compulsion” to appease the opposition, but asserted the
importance of reading the original and unexpurgated edition of Rizal’s novel.

The provision regarding the “exemption” of students from reading the two (2) novels on
certain conditions.

Student Journal:

Reflect on the importance of law in a democratic society. As a law-abiding-citizen, what can you do
to uphold the rule of law? What are the implication when the rule of law is eradicated?

First, know and learn more about the Law, “No one is above the Law”, same with “ignorance of the
law is no excuse”. Learn, be strict, and follow the Law, be a model.

As mentioned above and same with everyone is treated equally or held accountable to the same law,
but when the law is eradicated, inequalities will arise when only wealthy people deserves justice on
every crime, no money, no justice and poverty will increase since lower classes of individual has no
right to be served justice.
Name: GILBERT F. VILLADOS Course/Year/Section: BSIS-2A
Subject: GE-8 Professor: Ms. Liberty Guanlao

Lesson 2 CONCEPT OF HERO

An illustrious man, often of divine descent, or with distinguished valor or enterprise in

But Filipino concept of Bayani is much broader, Bayani, Bagani, Magani or wani, a hero
which has a simple task on a daily need of the village.

2. Enumerate the criteria in recognizing heroes. Explain their meaning.

a) The extent of a person’s sacrifice for the welfare of the country

- the assessment of the person’s contribution to its country, the impact / outcome that
he/she done in his homeland.

b) The motive, purely for the welfare of the country, without any taint of self-interested
motives.

c) Those who define and contribute to a system of life of freedom and order for a nation.

d) Making what is the greatest good, to become a role model, and to provide a new
quality of life to the nation.

3. What are the steps done by the colonial and post-colonial Philippines in promoting the
heroism of Rizal?

The creation of Rizal Province, The Rizal Monument, and the declaration of Rizla Day as Public
holiday are some events and icon that promoted heroism of Jose Rizal.

Student Journal:

Reflect on the Filipino concept of a hero. Now that the nature of the concept of “hero” has been
clarified as not to be a posthumous award, how can a student like you become a bayani in your own
way?

Everyone can be a hero, as we know HEROES are not born because of what they are made.

We could be a hero in OUR OWN WAY by studying well and to become a successful individual of the
nation USING OUR OWN KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS, our PROFESSION as a weapon to become a hero
of our country. Helping our country economic progress and development.
Name: GILBERT F. VILLADOS Course/Year/Section: BSIS-2A
Subject: GE-8 Professor: Ms. Liberty Guanlao

Lesson 3 RIZAL AS A SYMBOL

1. What is the difference between the historic Rizal and symbolic Rizal?

Historic Rizal pertains to the life of Rizal, the works of Rizal, who wrote the Noli Me Tangere
and El Filibusterismo, and founded the La Liga Filipina and the Martyr of Bagumbayan.

Symbolic Rizal pertains to the subject marked by his history, Rizal in the Monument in Luneta,
the Rizal in the one peso coin, the Rizal in t-shirts, the Rizal in postage stamps, and the list
goes on. This symbolic showing his importance being representing our nation’s National Hero.

2. What is a text? A sign? A symbol?

Text is anything that can be read or interpret, the message within the text showing can be
interpret by the readers. Text can be a sign and a symbol also, which produce meanings to
the readers. Sign like Peso Sign ( Rizal in 1 peso bill), and a symbol like Rizal as Monument , a
symbol of a good doctor.

3. What instances in the past show that Rizal’s image was manipulated by people?

In the past, Rizal’s images has been manipulated by some people, they relate Rizal with
German Icon, Hitler, as Rizal has been a boy next door. Also, Rizal represent the modern Jesus
Christ of his Generation, even now we have “Rizalista”, an ethnic religious groups that believe
in the divinity of Jose Rizal.

Student Journal:

Reflect on the concept of text. It can be deduced using the definition of text that it is impossible to
establish a single meaning since all things viewed as text are open to many interpretations. Applying
this in the study of History, the past may be considered a text, especially when it has been put into
writing. It is really impossible to come up with a single historic fact?

There is only ONE FACT in HISTORY, but interpreting and putting it into writings needs a universal
golden rule in writing a history, there is a process, we all must understand and respect, which basis in
the facts will search for its veracity and authenticity, some solid proofs, primary data or information
must evaluate its authenticity. Before we consider it a facts.
Name: GILBERT F. VILLADOS Course/Year/Section: BSIS-2A
Subject: GE-8 Professor: Ms. Liberty Guanlao

Lesson 4 RIZAL AND NATION-BUILDING

1. How many History contribute to the process of nation-building?

There are four or possible more than, Historical Contributor in the process of our nation
building,
Malays played a significant role in pre-Hispanic Philippine history. Malay involvement in
Philippine history goes back to the Classical Era with the establishment of Rajahnates as well
as the Islamic era, in which various sultanates and Islamic states were formed in Mindanao,
the Sulu Archipelago, and around Manila

The Spanish, American, and Japanese colonialization influenced the Philippines for the
reconstruction and development through modernization. It contributes to transform
Philippines in naturally expand into a transcontinental informal empire.

2. How can the study of life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal contribute to the process of
nation-building?

It builds an aspiration that has a major step in our national development. Rizal insist on
education as the instrument of social progress and reflect the importance and role of our
youth in Nation Building.

3. What are the crucial infinitives in life according to Gemino Abad?

GÉMINO HENSON ABAD is a literary critic from Cebu, Philippines. He is a National Artist
for Literature of the Philippines.
“to read, to think, to write”. Like Rizal did in his time, Particularly the youth be “Rizal-Like” in
term of deep nationalism.

Student Journal:

Reflect on Rizal’s role as a symbol of nation-building. As a student, how can you become a herald of
nationalism?

Strengthen the capability and capacity were “Kabataan ang Pag-asa ng Bayan”. Promote the
importance of the role of the youth in nation building and patriotism.