1.Why Rizal is our National Hero?

In June 1892 Rizal left two sealed letters with a Portuguese friend to be
opened and published after my death. In these letters Rizal explained to his
family and his countrymen that he was returning to the Philippines to show
by example that Filipinos knew how to die for principles.
This is the letter he wanted us to read, a letter that will illustrate to anti-Rizal
advocates why Rizal is our national hero:
The step that I have taken, or am about to take, is undoubtedly very risky,
and it is unnecessary to say that I have pondered on it a great deal. I know
that everyone is opposed to it but I realize also that no one knows what goes
on in my heart. I cannot live knowing that many are suffering unjust
persecution because of me; I cannot live seeing my brothers [hermanos] and
their large families persecuted like criminals. I prefer to face death and
gladly give my life to free so many innocent persons from this unjust
persecution.
I know that, at present, the future of my country gravitates in part around
me; that with my death, many would rejoice, and that, consequently, many
are longing for my end. But what am I to do? I have duties of conscience
above all else; I have moral obligations toward the families who suffer,
toward my aged parents whose sights pierce my heart; I know that I alone,
even my death, can make them happy by returning them to their country
and the tranquility of their home. My parents are all that I have, but my
country has many sons still who can take it to advantage.
If I know that I were the only pillar of Philippine politics and if I were
convinced that my country men were going to make use of my services,
perhaps I would hesitate to take this step, but there are still others who can
take my place, who can take my place to advantage. Furthermore, there are
those who find me superfluous and in no need of my services, thus they
reduce me to inaction.
I have always loved my poor country and I am sure that I shall love her until
my last moment. Perhaps some people will be unjust to me: well, my future,
my life, my joys, everything, I have sacrificed for love of her. Whatever my
fate may be, I shall die blessing my country and wishing her the dawn of her
redemption.

2. Republic Act 1425 Objectives?

"Whereas, today, more than other period of our history, there is a need for
a re-dedication to the ideals of freedom and nationalism for which our heroes
lived and died"

"Whereas, all educational institutions are under the supervision of, and
subject to regulation by the State, and all schools are enjoined to develop
moral character, personal discipline, civic conscience, and to teach the
duties of citizenship;"
The law states and requires all schools, colleges, universities, private or
public to include in their curricula courses on the life and works of Rizal. It
also states that all schools are required to have an adequate number of
copies of the original and unexpurgated editions of El Filibusterismo and Noli
me Tangere, as well as other works and biographies of Rizal.
The purpose of Batas Rizal is to rekindle the flame of nationalism in the
hearts of Filipinos, particularly the youth. We are forgetting what our patriots
have done and given to fight for our freedom. Ang pinakalayunin ng batas na
ito ay upang maipanatiling buhay sa bawat Pilipino ang ating damdaming
makabayan.
the way only people can lean"Whereas, today, more than other period of our
history, there is a need for a re-dedication to the ideals of freedom and
nationalism for which our heroes lived and died"
"Whereas, all educational institutions are under the supervision of, and
subject to regulation by the State, and all schools are enjoined to develop
moral character, personal discipline, civic conscience, and to teach the
duties of citizenship;"
The law states and requires all schools, colleges, universities, private or
public to include in their curricula courses on the life and works of Rizal. It
also states that all schools are required to have an adequate number of
copies of the original and unexpurgated editions of El Filibusterismo and Noli
me Tangere, as well as other works and biographies of Rizal.
The purpose of Batas Rizal is to rekindle the flame of nationalism in the
hearts of Filipinos, particularly the youth. We are forgetting what our patriots
have done and given to fight for our freedom. Ang pinakalayunin ng batas na
ito ay upang maipanatiling buhay sa bawat Pilipino ang ating damdaming
makabayan.
the way only people can lean

Rizals Life
(Assiqnment)

Ciocon, Basil R.
CEIT-21-501P
July 1, 2015