Rizal was born in 1861 in Calamba, Laguna to a wealthy family. He showed exceptional talent at a young age. He studied medicine in Manila, then furthered his studies in Europe. Rizal published his first novel Noli Me Tangere in 1887, which exposed corruption of the Spanish friars and officials in the Philippines. His second novel El Filibusterismo continued to criticize the Spanish colonial regime and highlighted the need for reform. Rizal was executed by the Spanish in 1896, solidifying his status as the Philippine's national hero. His works advocated for social reform and inspired the Philippine Revolution.

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2. Dr. Jose Rizal is our national hero. In his
younger age, he showed talent that canbe
considered exceptional that’s why can be
described as a prodigy that later make him in
the list of one of the greatest hero

3. Rizal was born on June 19, 1861 at Calamba, Laguna. The seventh child of
the11 children and the second son of Francisco Mercado Rizal and Doña
Teodora Alonzo.He have a mixed blood of Chinese, Japanese, Malay and
Spanish. He was born in oneof the respected, richest and belong to
Principalia kind of family that was raised with fullof love, parental advice,
and strictness in shaping the mind and virtues of the siblings.On 1849, the
“Rizal” surname was chosen by the father of Jose, Francisco, due to
theorder of choosing a surname for all Filipino families.

4. Statement of the Philippine Hierarchy on the Novels of Dr.
Jose Rizal
Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
1. Among the many illustrious Filipinos who have distinguished
themselves in the service of their country, the highest place of
honor belongs to Dr. Jose Rizal.

5. He loved his country not in words alone but
indeed. He devoted his time, his energies and
the resources of his brilliant mind to dispelling
the ignorance and apathy of his people and
combating the injustices and inequalities under
which they labored. When these salutary
activities fell under the suspicion of the colonial
government and he was condemned to death as
a rebel, he generously offered his blood for the
welfare of his country.

6. The hierarchy of his novels is often discussed in terms
of their impact and themes:
"Noli Me Tangere" (Touch Me Not): Published in 1887,
this novel is considered Rizal's most important work. It
exposed the corruption and abuses of Spanish friars
and officials in the Philippines and laid the foundation
for social and political reform.
"El Filibusterismo" (The Subversive): Published in
1891, this sequel to "Noli Me Tangere" continued to
criticize the Spanish colonial regime and highlighted the
need for more radical reforms. It delved deeper into the
theme of revolution and resistance.

7. Rizal of the context of the century
In the context of the 19th century, Jose Rizal was a
prominent figure in the Philippines who fought against
Spanish colonial rule. He wrote influential novels exposing
the injustices of the colonial regime, founded a civic
organization for social reform, and indirectly inspired the
Philippine Revolution. His execution in 1896 solidified his
status as a national hero and symbol of the Philippines'
struggle for independence. Rizal's life and works were
deeply intertwined with the social, political, and intellectual
currents of the 19th century, making him a key figure in the
country's quest for freedom.

8. Jose Rizal, born in 1861 in the Philippines, was a key figure in
the country's quest for independence from Spanish colonial
rule in the 19th century. He was a writer and intellectual whose
novels "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo" exposed the
injustices of colonialism. Rizal also founded La Liga Filipina, a
civic organization for social reform. His ideas indirectly inspired
the Philippine Revolution, even though he advocated non-
violence. Rizal's execution in 1896 solidified his status as a
national hero, and his legacy continues to shape the
Philippines' identity and its pursuit of social justice and
freedom.
CHAPTER 2: The life and work
of Jose Rizal

9. Brief history of the of RA 1425
The Rizal Law, officially designated as Republic Act
No. 1425,The Rizal Law was emphatically opposed
by the Catholic Church in the Philippines, mostly
due to the anti-clericalism in Rizal's books Noli Me
Tángere and El Filibusterismo.

10. Memorandum Order No. 247
Directing the Secretary of Education, Culture
and Sports and the Chairman of the
Commission on Higher Education to fully
implement Republic Act No. 1425

12. Controversies and Debate of Dr.
Jose Rizal Law
Church leaders accused the bill's
proponent, Senator Recto of being a
communist and anti-Catholic.

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