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 TOPICS:
01 NATIONAL SYMBOLS OF THE PHILIPPINES

02 CRITERIA FOR NATIONAL HEROES

03
CHOOSING JOSE RIZAL AS OUR NATIONAL
HERO AND SYMBOL

04 JOSE RIZAL'S LIFE VALUES: HIS

PERPETUAL LEGACY
 OBJECTIVES:
1. explain the qualifications for one to considered a hero:
2. examine the values highlighted by the various
representations of Rizal as a national symbol; and
3. advocate the values that Jose Rizal's life encapsulates.
Jose Rizal and Philippine Nationalism:
National Symbol

SYMBOL
➢ A symbol is an object, word, or action that
represents something else with a cultural
meaning. It can be a word, object, image or
something that has complex associations and
meanings. Symbols are important for a culture
and a country as they create a unique identity
and connect the people.
01 NATIONAL SYMBOLS OF THE PHILIPPINES

➢ In the Philippines, the House of Congress issued House Bill No.

3926 authored by Hon. Rene L. Relampagos and with the help
of the Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission on
Higher Education (CHED), National Commission for the Culture
and Arts (NCCA), and the National Historical Commission of
the Philippines (NHCP). This bill serves as the basis of the
declaration of the national symbols. Based on this bill, the
National Commission for Culture and the Arts identified the
"official" and "unofficial" symbols in the Philippines.
 The following are the recognized official national symbols in the country according to the National
Commission for the Culture and the Arts:

• National Flag: The flag of the Philippines is blue, sweet fragrance, known for its medicinal properties
white, and red with an eight-rayed golden sun and and used in corsages or garlands.
three five-pointed stars. • National Bird: The Philippine Eagle, found in the
• National Anthem: "Lupang Hinirang" is the national rainforests of the Davao region, is the largest,
anthem, sung in the national language both within strongest, and most powerful eagle in the world.
and outside the country. • National Gem: The South Sea Pearl, the oldest
• National Tree: The Narra tree represents resilience valued gem in the Philippines, symbolizes the "Pearl
and is favored for making fine furniture and of the Orient Seas."
cabinets. Its parts are also used for medicinal and • National Sport: Arnis, also known as Eskrima, Kali, or
aesthetic purposes. Garrote, is a Filipino martial art involving sticks for
• National Flower: The Sampaguita, or Arabian striking, thrusting, and parrying.
Jasmine, is a white, star-shaped blossom with a
 U N O F F IC I A L S Y M B O L S
The House of Congress had pushed for other national symbols to be recognized. Other symbols are noted as
unofficial or "colorums', or symbols that have no legal basis. These are the following symbols that are unofficial
yet traditionally accepted by many as symbols of our identity as Filipinos:

• National Leaf: The Anahaw leaf is large, round, glossy, transportation, symbolizing Filipino strength and
and green, known for its strength against harsh diligence.
weather. It is used as fans, roofs for nipa huts, and food • National Fish: The Milkfish, or bangus, is flexible,
wrappers. adaptable, and a popular Filipino table fare.
• National Fruit: The Mango is aromatic, delicious, and • National Food: Adobo, a beloved dish, is considered the
nutritious, with varieties like mango kalabaw, mango unofficial national food, with a cooking method
piko, and mango Indian. predating Spanish influence.
• National House: The Bahay-kubo, or nipa hut, is a cozy • National Dance: Carinosa, a courtship dance with
shelter made from bamboo and palm or anahaw leaves. Hispanic origins, portrays flirtation between a man and
• National Animal: The Carabao, or Water Buffalo, is a a woman.
gentle, hardworking mammal used in farming and
A d d i t i o n a l S y m b o l s P r o m o t e d by H o u s e B i l l N o . 3 9 2 6 :

• National Capital: City of Manila People, Nature, and Country)

• National Seat of Government: Malacañang • National Currency: Philippine Peso
Palace • National Costumes: Barong Tagalog for
• National Language: Filipino men and baro't saya for women
• National Song: "Bayan Ko“ • National Slippers: Bakya
• National Motto: "Maka-Diyos, Maka-tao, • National Vehicle: Philippine Jeepney
Maka-kalikasan, at Maka-bansa" (For God,

House Bill No. 3926 aims to integrate and promote patriotism and nationalism
through these symbols, reflecting Filipino history and identity (Philippine Congress,
H.B No. 3926, 2014).
02 CRItERIA FOR HATIONAL HEROES:
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 75, 1993

T H E N A T IO N A L H ER O E S O F
T H E P H IL I P PI N E S
➢ Executive Order No. 75, 1993

● In 1993, President Fidel V. Ramos established

the National Heroes Committee.
● This committee aimed to recommend Filipinos
worthy of recognition for their service to the
country.
● The Committee developed criteria to evaluate
potential National Heroes.
C R I TE R I A F O R N A T I O N A L
H E R O E S (1 9 93 )

➢ 1 . H e r oe s a r e t h o s e w h o h a v e a c o nc e p t o f
na tion and the rea fte r as p ire a nd s trug g le for
t he n a t i o n ' s f r e e d o m.

➢ 2 . H e r o e s a r e t h o s e w h o d e f i n e a n d c o n t r i b ut e
t o a s ys te m or life of fre e dom a nd ord er for a
nation.

➢ 3 . H e r o e s a r e t h o s e w h o c o nt r i b u t e t o t h e
q u a l i t y o f l i f e a n d d e s t i n y o f a na t i o n .
 A D D I TI O N A L C R I TE R I A
( 19 9 5)
➢ Ad d it io n al c rite ria f o r h e ro es we re a dd e d a n d a do p te d b y
t he T e c hn i c a l C o m m i t t e e o f t h e N a t i o n a l H e r o e s
C o m mi t t e e o n N o v e m b e r 1 5 , 1 9 9 5 :

1 . He r oe s a r e p a r t o f t h e p eo p le ' s e xp r e ss io n .
2 . H e r oe s t h i n k o f t h e f u t u r e , e s p e c i a l l y of t he f u t u r e
g ene ra tions .
3 . Th e c h o i c e o f h e r o e s i n v o l v e s t h e e n t i r e p r o c e s s t h a t
mad e a pa rt icula r pe rs on a he ro.

F U R T H E R C O N S ID E R A T IO N S :
G A L A N G ( 20 1 2)
➢ Extent of sacrifice
➢ Purity of motives and methods
➢ Strong moral character
➢ Lasting influence
➢ People's recognition
 With the use of the criteria, the following
personalities were recommended to be our
Philippine national heroes and their biggest
accomplishment as a “hero”.
1. Dr. Jose Rizal
▪ Inspired the Filipino people to act
against the oppressors and majorly
contributed for Philippine
independence.

2. Gat Andres Bonifacio

▪ Founder of the Katipunan, is a key
Philippine hero who led the fight for
independence from Spanish rule,
uniting and inspiring Filipinos for
freedom.
3. Pres. Emilio Aguinaldo
▪ The first President of the Philippines,
led the fight for independence against
Spanish and American colonizers, and
declared Philippine independence on
June 12, 1898
4. Apolinario Mabini
▪ Known as the "Brains of the
Revolution," advised Aguinaldo and
drafted crucial documents, including
the Constitution of the First Philippine
Republic.
5. Marcelo H. Del Pilar
▪ used his writings in "La Solidaridad" to
advocate for reforms and expose
Spanish colonial abuses, significantly
influencing the movement for
independence.
6. Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat
▪ a respected leader of the
Maguindanao people in Mindanao,
renowned for his diplomatic prowess
and staunch resistance to Spanish
colonization in the 17th century.
7. Juan Luna
▪ winning acclaim for the "Spoliarium" at the Exposición
Nacional de Bellas Artes in Madrid in 1884.

8. Melchora “Tandang Sora” Aquino

▪ revered as the "Mother of the Revolution" in the
Philippines for her significant support of Filipino
revolutionaries during the Philippine Revolution against
Spanish rule.

9. Gabriela Silang
▪ led an uprising against Spanish rule in the 18th century,
becoming a symbol of courage and resistance in
Philippine history.
03 CHOOSING JOSE RIZAL AS OUR NATIONAL
HERO AND SYMBOL

DR . JOS E RIZA L AS A NATI ON AL HERO

➢ Dr. Jose Rizal is the country’s well-known

national hero but nonetheless belongs to
the unofficial symbol category. However,
this does not make him less of a symbol of
the Philippines. Rizal’s name elicits the
name of our country internationally. The
monuments built by people in countries
where he had been and his books in
foreign libraries bear the name of the
Philippines.
Two Historian:
Teodoro Agoncillo
• A known Historian wrote that Jose Rizal is
acceptable as a national hero because he is
the symbol of assimilation.
Renato Constantino
• Who mentioned that there are following reasons for
Jose Rizal to be a national hero.
• First, Jose Rizal already passed away at that time the
American began their occupation or aggression in the
Philippines
• Second, there was no single word of embarrassment or
any anti-American quotation that could ever be
attributed to Jose Rizal.
• Lastly, Jose Rizal’s martyrdom already made him the
symbol of Spanish oppression.
 L I T E R A R Y W O R K S A N D I N F L UE N C E
- Jose Rizal’s literary works, particularly his novels “Noli Me Tangere”
and “El Filibusterismo”, exposed the injustices and abuses of the Spanish
colonial regime and inspired Filpinos to rise up against oppression.

COMMEMORATI ON OF RI ZAL DAY

- Jose Rizal’s heroine is always commemorated every 30th of December.
This memorial was started by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo. He issued a decree
on December 20, 1898 announcing the date December 30, not only the
date of his death but also as a national day of mourning.

ESTABLISHMENT OF RIZA L D AY
- Rizal day was established as a national holiday in the Philippines to
honor the memory of Jose Rizal and recognize his ruled as the country’s
national hero.
L egi s l ati v e Ac ts of R i za l D ay
• Several legislative acts have been passed to institutionalize the
observance of Rizal Day and promote awareness of Jose Rizal
significance in Philippine History.

• On February 1, 1902, the Philippine commission enacted Act.

No. 345, which set December 30 of each year as Rizal Day, and
made it one of the 10 official holidays of the Philippines.

• Republic Act No. 229 was enacted by Pres. Elpidio Quirino on

June 9, 1948 to create a committee to take charge of the
proper celebration s Rizal Day in every municipality and
chartered city.
• On November 8, 2002, Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo enacted
Administrative Order No. 44 directing the chairman of the
National Historical Institute to spearhead the observance of the
106th anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal on December 30, 2002.

C all to Up ho l d Ri zal ’s Va lue s

• As we commemorate the life and legacy of Jose Rizal, we are
reminded of the importance of upholding his values of integrity,
courage, and patriotism.
 04 RIZAL’S LIFE VALUES: HIS PERPETUAL LEGACY
On December 30, 1896, our great Jose Rizal was sentenced to death by a firing squad at
Bagumbayan (now Luneta Park). Died at the age of 35, Jose Rizal’s legacies are deeply in our minds
and hearts today. Throughout his life, Jose Rizal showcased virtues and values of being a Filipino.

1. Love of God 2. Nationalism and 3. Courage 4. Honesty

Jose Rizal was born and Patriotism Rizal was very Rizal was honest to
raised as a Catholic. Rizal’s great works courageous in expressing himself, especially in
During his childhood taught the Filipinos how his love for the country, dedicating himself in the
years, his mother Dona to attain the freedom a valuable act that is service of his fellowmen.
Teodora, taught him and independence that relevant today.
basic prayers in Latin. they have longed for so
many years.
 5. Noble Conduct 6. Self-Sacrifice
The purity of thoughts and clean behavior He gave up his own desire for a better
enabled Rizal to have clean conscience and reason or cause.
upright thinking.

7. Love of Parents 8. Love of Country

Jose Rizal always admired his parents. He is Jose Rizal was so focused on dedicating
so fond of his father, even recalling him as himself to his fatherland. His sacrifices are
“model of all fathers”, and his mother being his great manifestations of the fullness of
so devout and diligent. his pag-ibig sa tinubuang lupa.
 10. Self- Control
9. Serenity
Jose Rizal showed much self-control in his
A man is serene if he has an unruffled mind.
lifetime. During his study in Madrid, he
Serenity of spirit stems from a strong
manifested self-control. Once he visited the
personal discipline. Rizal related a
house of the Pateno brother. They showed
conversation between a schoolteacher and
him their house, and Rizal was thankful for
Crisostomo Ibarra to know the problems of
their hospitality. When Pedro proposed that
learning and teaching.
Rizal exhibit the pictures he had, he refused.

12. Love for Justice

A man with a good conscience finds joy in
11. Gratitude
being just. In Jose Rizal’s time, he sought for
Jose Rizal was thankful during his lifetime. He
justice particularly for his family and for his
was grateful to his family, friend and
countrymen.
comrades for the time shared.
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THANK YOU!

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