Life and Works of Rizal: Module 1 - 5

Judicial, Legislative, Executive

Three Branches of the Government

Judicial

Duty of the courts of justice to settle actual controversies involving rights which are legally demandable and enforceable.

Executive

As the administrative head of the government, the President is vested with the power to execute, administer and carry out laws into practical operation.

Legislative

The power to make and enact laws (Upper House and Lower House).

Senate

Consists of 24 Senators

House of Representative

Not more than 250 members, unless otherwise fixed by law...
Representatives from legislative districts. 20%-party-list representatives.

3 readings (on seperate days)

Number of readings before a bill becomes a law.

First Reading

Reading: Reading of the title and the number of the bill; refers to the appropriate Committee/s.

First Reading

Reading: Committee evaluates, conducts, public hearings, makes recommendations and transmits to Plenary Session for appropriate action

Second Reading

Reading: Period of Sponsorship and Debate, Period of Amendments, Voting.

Third Reading

Reading: No amendment on the bill is allowed at this stage, Voting, Copies of the final versions of the bill are distributed to the members of the Senate who will vote for its approval or rejection.

Approve or Veto

Reading: The bill is then submitted to the President for signing. The President can either:

Returns to Congress

Reading: Will happen if the President vetoes.

Sen. Jose P. Laurel

Rizal Law: Chairman of the Committee on Education. Sponsored the bill.

Sen. Claro Recto

Rizal Law: Filed the bill. Defender of the bill.

Pres. Ramon Magsaysay

Rizal Law: Passed the law

Senate Bill 438

Rizal Law: Senate Bill

Republic Act No. 1425

The Rizal Law

Section 1

Rizal Law Sections: Course on the life works, and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, shall be included the curricula of all schools, colleges and universities, public or private: Provided, That in the collegiate courses, the original or unexpurgated editions of the Nilo Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo or their English translation shall be used as basic texts. 

Section 2

Rizal Law Sections: It shall be obligatory on all schools, colleges, and universities to keep their libraries an adequate number of copies of the original and unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as well as of Rizal's other works and biography. The said unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo or their translations in English, as well as other writings of Rizal, shall be included in the list of approved books for required reading in all public or private schools, colleges, and universities. 

Section 3

Rizal Law Sections: The Board of National Education shall cause the translation of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as well as other writings of Jose Rizal into English, Tagalog and the Principal Philippine dialects; cause them to be printed in cheap, popular editions: and cause them to be distributed, free of charge, to persons desiring to read them, through the Purok organizations and Barrio Councils throughout the country. 

Section 4

Rizal Law Sections: Nothing in this Act shall be construed as amendment or repealing section nine hundred twenty-seven of the Administrative Code, prohibiting the discussion of religious doctrines by public school teachers and other persons engaged in any public school.

Section 5

Rizal Law Sections: The sum of three hundred thousand  pesos is hereby authorized to be appropriated out of any fund not otherwise appropriated in the National  Treasury to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Section 6

Rizal Law Sections: This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Bayan/Banua

This refers to indigenous Filipino concepts of community and territory that may be related to nationalism. It is loosely defined
as the territory where people live or the actual community they are identifying with; both spatial and imagined community.

Kapwa

It is an important concept in the country’s social relations. Filipino interaction is mediated by understanding one’s affinity with another as described by phrases “ibang tao” and “’di ibang tao.”

Nation Building

May be defined as the process through which the boundaries of the modern state and those of the national community become congruent. (Oxford Bibliographies).

Patriotism

This refers to the feeling of attachment to one's homeland.

Nationalism

It refers to a set of systems-political, social, and economic-
characterized by the promotion of the interests of one nation anchored on the aim to achieve and maintain self- governance or total sovereignty.

Culture, History, Language, Religion, Territory

Elements of Nationalism

Nation

It is a community of people that are believed to share a link with one another based on cultural practices, language, religion or belief system, and historical experience. It refers to a group of
people with a shared language, culture, and history.

State

A political entity that wields sovereignty over a defined territory.

Population, Territory, Government, Sovereignty

Elements of a State

Nation-State

It refers to a state ruling over a nation. It is a fusion of the
elements of a nation (people/community) and the state (territory).

Ethnic Nation

Nation: Something that is based on ethnicity. It is assumed to be
composed of more or less a single ethnic group.

Territorial Nation

Nation: Something that emerged from a “predefined territory”

Benedict Anderson

Prominent historian and political scientist who explored the origins of nationalism. He defined the nation as a fabrication and
a bond between people who did not actually exist prior to its own recognition. For him, the nation is an “imagined community---and imagined as both inherently limited and sovereign.”

Primordialism

This theory traces the root of the national identity to existing
and deep-rooted features of a group of people like race,
language, religion, and others. The theory further argues that a
national identity has always existed and nations have “ethnic cores” whereas, division among citizens was determined through di-customizing 'us' and "them".

Modernity

This theory states that nation, national identity, and nationalism are products of the modern condition and are shaped by modernity. Nationalism and national identity are products of social structure and culture brought by capitalism, urbanization, secularization, bureaucratization.

Constructivist View

This theory maintains that nationalism is socially constructed and imagined by people who identify with a group.

Millenarian

Socio-political movements who generally believe in the coming of a major social  transformation with the establishment of the Kingdom of God.

Rizalista

A religious movement that believes in the divinity of Jose Rizal.

Jove Rex Al

The Latin name of Jose Rizal according to Rizalistas; Jove means GOD; Rex means KING; and Al means ALL ( thus , GOD KING of ALL).

Colorum

A term used to refer to secret societies that fought against the colonial government in the Philippines

Canonization

The act of declaring a dead person as a saint 

La Independencia and El Heraldo de la Revolucion

These were the revolutionary papers which reported about
Filipinos commemorating Rizal’s death in various towns in the country.

Miguel Unamuno

Spanish writer and philosopher He gave Rizal the title, “Tagalog Christ.”

Apolinario dela Cruz

He founded the religious confraternity Cofradia de san Jose also considered as the "Tagalog Christ" by his followers.

Felipe Salvador

Also known as Apo Ipe founded the messianic society, Santa Iglesia ( Holy Church) called by his followers as the " Filipino Christ and the " King of the Philippines.

Philippine Independent Church

Also called La Iglesia Filipina Independiente earliest record of Rizal being canonized. Aug. 3, 1902 anti-friar, anti-imperialist nationalist religious institution

Ardanista

This church was established in year 1901 and there are 10,000 members.

These are the church’s beliefs:

Rizal is a god of the Filipino People

Rizal is true god and a true man

Rizal was not executed as has been mentioned by historians.

Man is endowed with a soul; as such, man is capable of good deeds

Heaven and hell exist but are, nevertheless, " within us"

The abode of the members of the sect in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija is the New Jerusalem or Paradise

The caves  in Bongabon  are dwelling place in Jehovah or God. 

Candida Balantac

Founder of Adarnista. Known as Engkantada/Inang Adarna

Adarnista

What Rizalista church has these branches? La Union, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Baguio City, Manila

Sambahang Rizal

This church was established in year 1918 and there are 7,000 members.

These are the church’s beliefs:

Rizal was sent by Bathala to redeem the Filipino race.

Rizal is the son of Bathala.

Bible (Noli and El Fili) shows the doctrine and teachings of Rizal.

The Sambahang Rizal conducts sacraments like baptism, confirmation, marriage, and ceremonies for the dead.

Basilio Aromin

Founder of Sambahang Rizal

Sambahang Rizal

What Rizalista church has these branches? Nueva Ecija and Pangasinan

Iglesia Watawat ng Lahi

This church was established in year 1911 and there are 100,000 members.

These are the church’s beliefs:

The teachings of the sect are based on the commands of the Holy Moses, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and the teachings of Dr. Jose Rizal culled from his writings.

Christians believe in the Trinity; the power of the Father was given to Jesus Christ; and his sect believes that the power of the Holy Ghost was given to Dr. Jose Rizal;

Jesus Christ is embodied in Dr. Jose Rizal and hence, Dr. Jose
Rizal is at once a god and a man.

Rizal is not dead; he is alive and physically and materially present in the New Jerusalem which is presently hidden in the site extending from Mt. Makiling to Mt. Banahaw.

Philippine National Heroes and Arsenio de Guzman

Founder of Iglesia Watawat ng Lahi

Cuidad Mistica

This church was established in year 1920 and there are 100,000 members.

These are the church’s beliefs:

Shares many elements with the Catholic Church . They hold masses (every Saturday), and have prayers and chants. They commemorate the birth and death anniversaries of the twelve lights  with Rizal death (December 30) as the most important celebration.

Cuidad Mistica

What Rizalista church has these branches? Foot of Mt. Banahaw Sta. Lucia Dolores, Quezon (Main) and other provinces in Luzon Island

Maria Bernarda Balitaan

Founder of Cuidad Mistica

Chinese Mestizo

A person of mixed Chinese and Filipino ancestry

Principilia

The ruling and usually educated upper class in Spanish colonial Philippines

Bachillor en Artes

Bachelor of Arts degree bestowed by colleges or universities

Spanish Cortes

Spain's lawmaking or legislative body

Ilustrado

A term which literally means "enlighten ones" or the Filipinois educated in Europe

Masonry

Fraternal organization which strives for moral betterment

Don Francisco Mercado

Father of Jose Rizal

Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda

Mother of Jose Rizal

Paciano

Brother of Jose Rizal

Roman Empire and Carthaginian Empire

In Rizal’s Life in Ateneo in the first two terms the classes were divided into groups of interns

Emperor, Tribune, Decurion, Centurion, and Standard-Bearer

In Rizal’s Life in Ateneo in each empire there were five dignitaries

Gymnastics and Fencing

In Rizal’s Life in Ateneo what were the extra lessons he had?

Father Rufino Collantes

A Batangueño, the parish priest who baptized Rizal

Father Pedro Casanas

Rizal’s godfather, native of Calamba and close friend of the Rizal family

Lieutenant General Jose Lemery

The governor general of the Philippines when Rizal was born

Leon Monroy

A former classmate of Rizal’s father; he became Rizal’s tutor who instructed him in Spanish and Latin.

Saturnina

Which of Rizal’s sister, wrote him a letter informing him of the steamer which would take him home to Calamba?

Talim

What steamer Rizal’s sister Saturnina informed him about to take him home to Calamba?

Sta. Cruz Laguna

Rizal’s mother was imprisoned in _______for allegedly poisoning the wife of her cousin.

Antonio Vivieno del Rosario

Calamba’s gobernadorcillo, help arrest Rizal’s mother.

Cavite Mutiny and GomBurZa

Where did Rizal hears the word filibustero for the first time?

Ateneo Municipalia de Manila

It was known to offer the best education for boys. Known as Escuela Pia

Philosophy and Letters

What courses did Rizal take in UST?

Barcelona, Spain

After Rizal finished his studies in UST, where did he pursue further education abroad due to the crude techniques and racial bias of Dominican professors in the UST?

Laong Laan

In Diaryong Tagalog, what pen name Jose Rizal used?

Madrid, Spain

After Barcelona, Spain this is where Rizal went to this place to pursue his studies in medicine.

Maximo Viola

Funded the publication of the book: Noli Me Tangere

Berlin, Germany

Place where Noli Me Tangere got published

Msgr. Payo-Archbishop

Who ordered an investigation and recommendation of Noli Me Tangere advising the Church to get the book banned?

Governor General Emilio Terrero

Protected José Rizal after Noli Me Tangere was published in 1887 by assigning him a bodyguard instead of arresting him. However, due to pressure from Spanish friars, he advised Rizal to leave the country for his safety.

Doctor Uliman

Opened a clinic in Calamba, Jose Rizal was called ________

La Solidaridad

The newspaper of the movement, Jose Rizal was a frequent writer to.

Masonry

What organization did Rizal join that promoted freedom, equality, and brotherhood?

Valentin Ventura

Funded the publication of the book: El Filibusterismo

Ghent, Belgium

Place where El Filibusterismo was published

La Liga Filipina

Was a reformist organization. The purpose is to unite Filipinos and promote social, economic, and educational reforms under Spanish rule. It was dissolved shortly after Rizal’s arrest, but its ideals influenced the rise of revolutionary groups like the Katipunan.

Probres Frailes

Jose Rizal was arrested because of the satire leaflet against the rich Dominican friars

Governor General Ramon Blanco

Initially allowed José Rizal safe passage to Cuba as a volunteer surgeon but later withdrew his protection under pressure from Spanish friars.

Fort Santiago

Jose Rizal was arrested he was brought to a place called __________