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The Rizal Law (RA 1425) mandates the study of Dr. José Rizal's life and works in Philippine educational institutions to promote patriotism, appreciation of national identity, and civic responsibility. Enacted on June 12, 1956, it faced opposition from the Catholic Church due to concerns over anti-Catholic sentiments in Rizal's writings. José Rizal, born on June 19, 1861, was a national hero whose early education was influenced by his family, particularly his mother, and he excelled academically from a young age.

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The Rizal Law (RA 1425) mandates the study of Dr. José Rizal's life and works in Philippine educational institutions to promote patriotism, appreciation of national identity, and civic responsibility. Enacted on June 12, 1956, it faced opposition from the Catholic Church due to concerns over anti-Catholic sentiments in Rizal's writings. José Rizal, born on June 19, 1861, was a national hero whose early education was influenced by his family, particularly his mother, and he excelled academically from a young age.

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Life and Works of Rizal

City College of El Salvador

RIZAL LAW (RA 1425)

The Rizal Law, officially Republic Act No. 1425, is a Philippine law that
mandates the study of Dr. José Rizal’s life, works, and writings, particularly
Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, in all schools, colleges, and
universities in the country. It was enacted on June 12, 1956, and authored
by Senator Claro M. Recto, with Senator José P. Laurel as its main
sponsor.

Objectives of Rizal Law:

 To instill patriotism and nationalism – Rizal’s works highlight the


struggles of Filipinos during Spanish colonization, inspiring love for the
country.
 To foster appreciation for Rizal’s role in Philippine
independence – His novels and writings played a key role in
awakening Filipino consciousness.
 To encourage critical thinking and civic responsibility – His
works promote awareness of social issues and the importance of
reforms.
 To preserve and promote national identity – Understanding Rizal’s
ideals helps Filipinos appreciate their heritage and culture.

Controversy and Opposition

The Rizal Law faced strong opposition from the Catholic Church, which feared
that Rizal’s works, particularly Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, would
encourage anti-Catholic sentiments. Many of Rizal’s writings were critical of
the friars and their abuses during Spanish rule. However, the law was passed
with a compromise, allowing schools to provide summaries or excerpts
instead of requiring students to read the full novels if deemed necessary.
DR. JOSÉ RIZAL’S BASIC INFORMATION

Full Name: José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda

Birthday: June 19, 1861

Death Date: December 30, 1896 (Executed in Bagumbayan, now Luneta


Park, Manila)

Birthplace: Calamba, Laguna, Philippines

RIZAL’S FAMILY MEMBERS

Parents:

1. Francisco Rizal Mercado (Father) – A well-off farmer from Binan, Laguna

2. Teodora Alonzo Realonda (Mother) – A highly educated woman who


greatly influenced Rizal’s early learning

Siblings: (José Rizal was the 7th of 11 children)

1. Saturnina Rizal – The eldest, married to Manuel Hidalgo


2. Paciano Rizal – Rizal’s only brother and his mentor; a revolutionary
general
3. Narcisa Rizal – Helped fund Rizal’s education and visited him in prison
4. Olimpia Rizal – Married Silvestre Ubaldo, died young
5. Lucia Rizal – Married Mariano Herbosa, who died of cholera
6. Maria Rizal – Married Daniel Faustino Cruz
7. José Rizal – National hero of the Philippines
8. Concepción Rizal – Died at a young age; Rizal deeply mourned her loss
9. Josefa Rizal – Never married and was active in the Katipunan
10. Trinidad Rizal – Custodian of Rizal’s last poem, Mi Último Adiós
11. Soledad Rizal – The youngest sibling, a teacher
JOSÉ RIZAL’S EARLY CHILDHOOD

First Memories and Early Experiences:

1. First memory: Rizal’s earliest memory was his happy days in the
family garden.
2. Aya (Nursemaid): Due to his delicate health, a nursemaid (aya) was
assigned to take care of him.
3. Love for nature: His father built a small nipa cottage where Rizal
would observe birds like maya, martin pitpit, and caliawan, enjoying
their songs.
4. Interest in legends and folklore: His aya told him imaginary tales,
sparking his love for Philippine legends.
5. Childhood fears: His aya would sometimes scare him with stories of
aswang, nuno, tikbalang, or a bearded and turbaned Bombay who
would take him if he refused to eat his supper.

Early Education and Love for Learning

 Influence of Gregorio: His uncle, Gregorio, played a key role in


encouraging his love for reading.
 Family prayers (Age 3): Rizal joined the family prayer at the age of
three.
 Reading the Spanish Bible (Age 5): By the time he was five years
old, he could already read the family’s Spanish Bible.
 Early artistic talents: At age five, Rizal began sketching with a pencil
and molding clay and wax objects.
 First poem (Age 8): At eight years old, he wrote his first poem in his
native language titled “Sa Aking Mga Kabata” (To My Fellow Children),
which encouraged love for the Filipino language.

EARLY EDUCATION OF JOSE RIZAL


Jose Rizal’s early education was a blend of home-based learning and formal
schooling, strongly influenced by his family’s values and the prevailing
Spanish educational system.

Early Home – Based learning

Mother as First Teacher :

 Rizal’s mother (Teodora Alonso played a pivotal role in his early


development.
 She taught him the alphabet at the tender age of 3 and instilled in him
a love for reading and writing.
 also nurtured his interest in poetry, encouraging him to write verses.

Private Tutors:

As Rizal grew older, his parents hired private tutors to provide him with
more formal instruction.

1. Maestro Celestino - Private tutor who taught him basic education.


2. Maestro Lucas Padua – Private tutor who taught him basic
education. (Same ra sila ni maestro celestino)
3. Leon Monroy – former classmate of Rizal’s father instructed spanish &
latin and later on *died five months.

Formal Schooling in Calamba and Biñan (June 1869)

 Jose goes to Biñan accompanied Paciano who acted as his second


father
 The two rode in a carromata reaching their destination

First Day In Biñan School

 Paciano brought his younger brother to the school of Maestro Justiniano


Aquino Cruz
First School Brawl

 When the teacher was having his siesta.


 Jose met the bully. (Pedro)

Painting Lessons in Biñan

• Jose, lured by his love for painting, spent many leisure hours at the
painter’s studio

Best Student in School

 Jose beat all the Biñan boys in academic studies.


 Older classmates were jealous of his intellectual superiority.

End of Biñan Schooling

 December 17, 1870


 Jose left Biñan using the steamer Talim for Calamba.

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