“When Technology and Humanity Cross”

Technology

-techne (art)

-logos (word)

-a discourse on art (Buchanan, 2010)

-refers to the use of tools, machines and processes to solve problems or create
new products.

Humanity

-humanitas , means human nature.

-often used as a synonym for kindness.

 When technology and humanity cross, it can result in amazing advances that help
make our lives easier and better. But it can also lead to unforeseen consequences
that can have negative impacts on our lives and society.

 This means ensuring that technology is designed with the best interests of society in
mind and that it is used in a way that promotes human well-being. It also means
recognizing that technology is not a panacea for all of society’s problems and that
there are limits to what it can achieve.

Technological Advancement in Society

 EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY TO SOCIETY

 The effects of technology on society have been both positive and
negative. It will be essential to consider the potential impacts of new
technological advancements and work to mitigate any negative effects.
1. Positive impact of technology on society.
 The development and adoption of technology have helped societies raise
productivity, inclusivity of services and improve overall well-being.
 Healthcare and Wellness Advancement
 AI-powered clinical drug trials through enabling preventative patients’
monitoring up to wellness solutions like wearables.
 Telemedicine apps
 Tech advancements in preventative health (like wearables)
 Complex healthcare systems fueled with AI analytics
 Virtual Reality Therapy
 Education
 Virtual reality, Artificial Intelligence, neuroscience, and learning sciences
tech makes learning a more immersive and holistic experience in class.
 Startups like Immerse use VR.
 Artificial intelligence
 Automation and systemization
 Environmental protection
  Environmental startups (also called “green startups”)
 Nigerian startup, Brickify
 GOT BAG from Germany
 Another startup from Germany, KRAFTBLOCK
 Wireless environmental sensor network launched by Dryad Networks in
Australia
 Electric cars
 Internet of Things (IoT), to optimize processes.
2. Negative impact of technology on society
 The negative impact of technology on society involves mass-made products,
with most often blamed: social media.
 Fake news and misinformation
 People find it hard to keep up with what’s true and what’s not.
 Adding to the confusion and insecurity among the global population.
 Numerous deepfake incidents.
Example: The Dutch parliament’s foreign affairs committee, which
was fooled into holding a video call with a deepfake impersonating a
Russian opposition leader.

2 Helpful Programs
o Facebook Algorithmic Detection Systems 2019
o Twitter “Birdwatch” 2021
 Social media impact on mental health
 Social media notifications (especially likes, follows etc) activate our brains’
reward system.
 Social media exposure might lead to a prolonged feeling of loneliness and
detachment.
 FOMO (fear of missing out)and social media anxiety is declining self-
esteem.
 It leaves us feeling lonely and lacking on a subconscious level.

Negative relationship between social media use and one’s self-esteem

 Higher level of social media use, the lower your self-esteem
 People using social networking sites might be doing so at the expense of
their in-person relationships.
 People with low self-esteem were naturally more drawn to social media as
it helped them avoid awkward real-life experiences.

ROBOTICS- is the interdisciplinary field of science and technology that involves the
design, construction, operation, and use of robots. These robots are automated
machines capable of performing tasks with varying degrees of autonomy.

ROBOT- An actuated mechanism programmable in two or more axes with a degree of

autonomy, moving within its environment, to perform intended tasks.

AUTONOMY- ability to perform intended tasks based on the current state and sensing
without human intervention.

PARTIAL AUTONOMY- includes active human robot interaction.

 FULL AUTONOMY- excludes active human-robot interaction

ROBOTS

SCIENCE NASA’s Curiosity

TECHNOLOGY KUKA Roberts (GERMANY)

MEDICINE da Vinci Surgical System

SPACE EXPLORATION Voyager & Hubble Space Telescope

EVERYDAY LIFE Roomba

TYPES OF DEFINITION EXAMPLES

ROBOTS

SERVICE a robot that performs useful tasks for  DESIRE

ROBOT humans or equipment excluding industrial
 PEPPER
automation application.

NOTE: it can be classified according to its

intended application as an industrial or
service robot.
PERSONAL A personal service robot or a service robot  PARO(Intelligent
SERVICE for personal use is a service robot used for System Co.)
ROBOT a noncommercial task, usually by
laypersons.

PROFESSIONA A professional service robot or a service  da Vinci Surgical

L SERVICE robot for professional use is a service robot System (Intuitive
ROBOT used for a commercial task, usually Surgical)
operated by a properly trained operator.
 Aethon's TUG
ROBOT A robot system consists of multiple robots  Amazon Robotics
SYSTEM and related technologies working together
as a coordinated team.  Agricultural
Robot Systems

ROLES PLAYED BY ROBOT

1. Robots play different roles not only in the lives of the people but also in the society
as a whole.

2. They are primarily used to ease the workload of mankind.

3. They were invented to make life more efficient and less stressful.
4. On one hand, they perform complicated activities which human being are incapable
of doing.

5. There are also robots which are made for pleasure, there are also some robots which
were made to serve as toys. Other examples of robots are those which can be seen in
movies.

(3) LAWS OF ROBOTICS

This law were formulated by Isaac Asimov back in the 1940's, when he was thinking of
the ethical consequences of robots.

LAW 1- A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being
to come to harm.

LAW 2-A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such
orders would conflict with the First Law.

LAW 3-A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not
conflict with the First or Second Law.

Ethical Dilemma/s Faced by Robotics

1. SAFETY

2. EMOTIONAL COMPONENT
The Philippine Constitution
A. THE CONTENTS
PREAMBLE
ARTICLE I National Territory
ARTICLE II Declaration of Principles and State Policies ( 28 sections )
ARTICLE III Bill of Rights ( 22 sections )
ARTICLE IV Citizenship
ARTICLE V Suffrage
ARTICLE VI Legislative Department
ARTICLE VII Executive Department
ARTICLE VIII Judicial Department
ARTICLE IX Constitutional Commissions
ARTICLE X Local Government
ARTICLE XI Accountability of Public Officers
ARTICLE XII National Economy and Patrimony
ARTICLE XIII Social Justice and Human Rights
ARTICLE XIV Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture and Sports
ARTICLE XV The Family
ARTICLE XVI General Provisions
ARTICLE XVII Amendments or Revisions
ARTICLE XVIII Transitory Provisions

B.THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

PREAMBLE
We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a
just and humane society and establish a Government that shall embody our ideals and
aspirations, promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and
secure to ourselves and our posterity the blessings of independence and democracy
under the rule of law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace,
do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.

ARTICLE I
National Territory
The national territory comprises the Philippine archipelago, with all the islands and
waters embraced therein, and all other territories over which the Philippines has
sovereignty or jurisdiction, consisting of its terrestrial, fluvial, and aerial domains,
including its territorial sea, the seabed, the subsoil, the insular shelves, and other
submarine areas. The waters around, between, and connecting the islands of the
archipelago, regardless of their breadth and dimensions, form part of the internal waters
of the Philippines.
ARTICLE II
Declaration of Principles and State Policies
Principles
SECTION 1. The Philippines is a democratic and republican State. Sovereignty resides
in the people and all government authority emanates from them.

SECTION 2. The Philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy, adopts

the generally accepted principles of international law as part of the law of the land and
adheres to the policy of peace, equality, justice, freedom, cooperation, and amity with all
nations.

SECTION 3. Civilian authority is, at all times, supreme over the military. The Armed
Forces of the Philippines is the protector of the people and the State. Its goal is to
secure the sovereignty of the State and the integrity of the national territory.

SECTION 4. The prime duty of the Government is to serve and protect the people. The
Government may call upon the people to defend the State and, in the fulfillment thereof,
all citizens may be required, under conditions provided by law, to render personal
military or civil service.

SECTION 5. The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and
property, and the promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all
the people of the blessings of democracy.

SECTION 6. The separation of Church and State shall be inviolable.

State Policies
SECTION 7. The State shall pursue an independent foreign policy. In its relations with
other states the paramount consideration shall be national sovereignty, territorial
integrity, national interest, and the right to self-determination.

SECTION 8. The Philippines, consistent with the national interest, adopts and pursues a
policy of freedom from nuclear weapons in its territory.
SECTION 9. The State shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure
the prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people from poverty through
policies that provide adequate social services, promote full employment, a rising
standard of living, and an improved quality of life for all.

SECTION 10. The State shall promote social justice in all phases of national
development.

SECTION 11. The State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full
respect for human rights.

SECTION 12. The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall protect and
strengthen the family as a basic autonomous social institution. It shall equally protect
the life of the mother and the life of the unborn from conception. The natural and
primary right and duty of parents in the rearing of the youth for civic efficiency and the
development of moral character shall receive the support of the Government.

SECTION 13. The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and
shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-
being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their
involvement in public and civic affairs.

SECTION 14. The State recognizes the role of women in nation-building, and shall
ensure the fundamental equality before the law of women and men.

SECTION 15. The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and
instill health consciousness among them.

SECTION 16. The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced
and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.

SECTION 17. The State shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts,
culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and
promote total human liberation and development.

SECTION 18. The State affirms labor as a primary social economic force. It shall protect
the rights of workers and promote their welfare.
SECTION 19. The State shall develop a self-reliant and independent national economy
effectively controlled by Filipinos.

SECTION 20. The State recognizes the indispensable role of the private sector,
encourages private enterprise, and provides incentives to needed investments.

SECTION 21. The State shall promote comprehensive rural development and agrarian
reform.

SECTION 22. The State recognizes and promotes the rights of indigenous cultural
communities within the framework of national unity and development.

SECTION 23. The State shall encourage non-governmental, community-based, or

sectoral organizations that promote the welfare of the nation.

SECTION 24. The State recognizes the vital role of communication and information in
nation-building.

SECTION 25. The State shall ensure the autonomy of local governments
.
SECTION 26. The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public
service, and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law.

SECTION 27. The State shall maintain honesty and integrity in the public service and
take positive and effective measures against graft and corruption.

SECTION 28. Subject to reasonable conditions prescribed by law, the State adopts and
implements a policy of full public disclosure of all its transactions involving public
interest.
ARTICLE III
Bill of Rights
SECTION 1. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process
of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.

SECTION 2. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and
effects against unreasonable searches and seizures of whatever nature and for any
purpose shall be inviolable, and no search warrant or warrant of arrest shall issue
except upon probable cause to be determined personally by the judge after examination
under oath or affirmation of the complainant and the witnesses he may produce, and
particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.
SECTION 3.
(1) The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable except
upon lawful order of the court, or when public safety or order requires otherwise as
prescribed by law.

(2) Any evidence obtained in violation of this or the preceding section shall be
inadmissible for any purpose in any proceeding.

SECTION 4. No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or

of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the
government for redress of grievances.

SECTION 5. No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or

prohibiting the free exercise thereof. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious
profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed.
No religious test shall be required for the exercise of civil or political rights.

SECTION 6. The liberty of abode and of changing the same within the limits prescribed
by law shall not be impaired except upon lawful order of the court. Neither shall the right
to travel be impaired except in the interest of national security, public safety, or public
health, as may be provided by law.

SECTION 7. The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be
recognized. Access to official records, and to documents, and papers pertaining to
official acts, transactions, or decisions, as well as to government research data used as
basis for policy development, shall be afforded the citizen, subject to such limitations as
may be provided by law.

SECTION 8. The right of the people, including those employed in the public and private
sectors, to form unions, associations, or societies for purposes not contrary to law shall
not be abridged.
SECTION 9. Private property shall not be taken for public use without just
compensation.

SECTION 10. No law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed.

SECTION 11. Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies and adequate legal
assistance shall not be denied to any person by reason of poverty.
SECTION 12
(1) Any person under investigation for the commission of an offense shall have
the right to be informed of his right to remain silent and to have competent and
independent counsel preferably of his own choice. If the person cannot afford the
services of counsel, he must be provided with one. These rights cannot be waived
except in writing and in the presence of counsel.

(2) No torture, force, violence, threat, intimidation, or any other means which
vitiate the free will shall be used against him. Secret detention places, solitary,
incommunicado, or other similar forms of detention are prohibited.

(3) Any confession or admission obtained in violation of this or Section 17 hereof

shall be inadmissible in evidence against him.

(4) The law shall provide for penal and civil sanctions for violations of this section
as well as compensation to and rehabilitation of victims of torture or similar practices,
and their families.

SECTION 13. All persons, except those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion
perpetua when evidence of guilt is strong, shall, before conviction, be bailable by
sufficient sureties, or be released on recognizance as may be provided by law. The right
to bail shall not be impaired even when the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is
suspended. Excessive bail shall not be required.

SECTION 14
(1) No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process
of law.

(2) In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed innocent until the
contrary is proved, and shall enjoy the right to be heard by himself and counsel, to be
informed of the nature and cause of the accusation against him, to have a speedy,
impartial, and public trial, to meet the witnesses face to face, and to have compulsory
process to secure the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence in his
behalf. However, after arraignment, trial may proceed notwithstanding the absence of
the accused provided that he has been duly notified and his failure to appear is
unjustifiable.
SECTION 15. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended except
in cases of invasion or rebellion when the public safety requires it.

SECTION 16. All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases
before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.

SECTION 17. No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.

SECTION 18
(1) No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political beliefs and
aspirations.

(2) No involuntary servitude in any form shall exist except as a punishment for a
crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.

SECTION 19
(1) Excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel, degrading or inhuman
punishment inflicted. Neither shall death penalty be imposed, unless, for compelling
reasons involving heinous crimes, the Congress hereafter provides for it. Any death
penalty already imposed shall be reduced to reclusion perpetua.

(2) The employment of physical, psychological, or degrading punishment against

any prisoner or detainee or the use of substandard or inadequate penal facilities under
subhuman conditions shall be dealt with by law.

SECTION 20. No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a poll tax.

SECTION 21. No person shall be twice put in jeopardy of punishment for the same
offense. If an act is punished by a law and an ordinance, conviction or acquittal under
either shall constitute a bar to another prosecution for the same act.

SECTION 22. No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall be enacted.

Ang Buhay ng Isang Bayani
Every individual has his or her
own life, which they create and
reserve. It all depends on
how we'll manage it, make it
productive, and turn it into
something useful. As a result,
we are the
only ones who can make our
lives meaningful and fruitful.
Even a simple person who
seemed to lose hope and chance
to create the thing we called
"life" would create chaos
towards themselves after
watching the documentary film
that I've seen
effectuated my entire being.
Why? It's because the film
has the ability to manipulate
viewers,
particularly those who are
interested in watching it, and
these abilities can put you or
yourself in
the shoes of the character in the
film.
“Ang Buhay ng Isang
Bayani” documentary film
shows the life of our National
Hero which
is Dr. Jose P. Rizal. It started
when he was born. His mother,
Teodora P. Alonzo, gave birth
to him
on June 19, 1861, in the
province of Laguna, in the town
of Calamba. Because Rizal has
a large
head, Doña Teodora was in a lot
of pain during his mother's
delivery, but her delivery went
well
in the end. All of the pain and
bitterness you can feel or
experience, I believe, will soon
root a
sweet effect in your life. Like
Doña Teodora, she was
fortunate to have a son like
Jose Rizal,
because he is not only a simple
son we see on the roadside, but
a son who has made his life
very
wonderful because he uses his
talents, skills, knowledge, and
ability to be more productive,
useful
not only to himself but also to
the good of everyone, especially
his country "our country," the
Philippines. Despite all of his
accomplishments and pursuits,
he never boasted in front of his
fellow
countrymen, yet he became a
role model for everyone. He is a
Filipino who has faced
numerous
challenges throughout his life as
a result of the Spanish Tyranny.
We all know that our country is
the one that suffers the most,
even though the Spaniards'
intention in colonizing our
country was
good, but there are still those
who abuse it. One of the
reasons Rizal employs his
knowledge is
because of this. To defend our
rights through the use of his
writings rather than through
bloodshed.
Those writings were so
powerful that they were used
to criticize several politicians,
particularly abusive Spaniards.
His work focused on how the
church treated people, the
Filipino
people's experience, and the law
enacted by the Spaniards, and
those in power didn't like how
Rizal
described them. It's ironic that
I realized this during the time
when Rizal was exiled from
our
country for being a rebel, as
they claim.
Another maxim I can mention
that is clearly demonstrated in
Rizal's life is "the pen is truly
mightier than the sword." All
attempts at mutiny, rebellion,
and revolution to drive the
Spaniards
out of the Philippine
archipelago have failed. Dr.
Jose Rizal, on the other hand,
preferred a more
civilized method of revolt and
was the first to succeed. After
333 years as slaves, it was
through
his works that we were able to
gain our freedom; however, it
was through his life that we
were
able to gain our freedom.
Instead of guns and weapons, it
was his pen that helped him
conquer the
Spaniards.
Ang Buhay ng Isang Bayani
Every individual has his or her
own life, which they create and
reserve. It all depends on
how we'll manage it, make it
productive, and turn it into
something useful. As a result,
we are the
only ones who can make our
lives meaningful and fruitful.
Even a simple person who
seemed to lose hope and chance
to create the thing we called
"life" would create chaos
towards themselves after
watching the documentary film
that I've seen
effectuated my entire being.
Why? It's because the film
has the ability to manipulate
viewers,
particularly those who are
interested in watching it, and
these abilities can put you or
yourself in
the shoes of the character in the
film.
“Ang Buhay ng Isang
Bayani” documentary film
shows the life of our National
Hero which
is Dr. Jose P. Rizal. It started
when he was born. His mother,
Teodora P. Alonzo, gave birth
to him
on June 19, 1861, in the
province of Laguna, in the town
of Calamba. Because Rizal has
a large
head, Doña Teodora was in a lot
of pain during his mother's
delivery, but her delivery went
well
in the end. All of the pain and
bitterness you can feel or
experience, I believe, will soon
root a
sweet effect in your life. Like
Doña Teodora, she was
fortunate to have a son like
Jose Rizal,
because he is not only a simple
son we see on the roadside, but
a son who has made his life
very
wonderful because he uses his
talents, skills, knowledge, and
ability to be more productive,
useful
not only to himself but also to
the good of everyone, especially
his country "our country," the
Philippines. Despite all of his
accomplishments and pursuits,
he never boasted in front of his
fellow
countrymen, yet he became a
role model for everyone. He is a
Filipino who has faced
numerous
challenges throughout his life as
a result of the Spanish Tyranny.
We all know that our country is
the one that suffers the most,
even though the Spaniards'
intention in colonizing our
country was
good, but there are still those
who abuse it. One of the
reasons Rizal employs his
knowledge is
because of this. To defend our
rights through the use of his
writings rather than through
bloodshed.
Those writings were so
powerful that they were used
to criticize several politicians,
particularly abusive Spaniards.
His work focused on how the
church treated people, the
Filipino
people's experience, and the law
enacted by the Spaniards, and
those in power didn't like how
Rizal
described them. It's ironic that
I realized this during the time
when Rizal was exiled from
our
country for being a rebel, as
they claim.
Another maxim I can mention
that is clearly demonstrated in
Rizal's life is "the pen is truly
mightier than the sword." All
attempts at mutiny, rebellion,
and revolution to drive the
Spaniards
out of the Philippine
archipelago have failed. Dr.
Jose Rizal, on the other hand,
preferred a more
civilized method of revolt and
was the first to succeed. After
333 years as slaves, it was
through
his works that we were able to
gain our freedom; however, it
was through his life that we
were
able to gain our freedom.
Instead of guns and weapons, it
was his pen that helped him
conquer the
Spaniards.
Ang Buhay ng Isang Bayani
Every individual has his or her
own life, which they create and
reserve. It all depends on
how we'll manage it, make it
productive, and turn it into
something useful. As a result,
we are the
only ones who can make our
lives meaningful and fruitful.
Even a simple person who
seemed to lose hope and chance
to create the thing we called
"life" would create chaos
towards themselves after
watching the documentary film
that I've seen
effectuated my entire being.
Why? It's because the film
has the ability to manipulate
viewers,
particularly those who are
interested in watching it, and
these abilities can put you or
yourself in
the shoes of the character in the
film.
“Ang Buhay ng Isang
Bayani” documentary film
shows the life of our National
Hero which
is Dr. Jose P. Rizal. It started
when he was born. His mother,
Teodora P. Alonzo, gave birth
to him
on June 19, 1861, in the
province of Laguna, in the town
of Calamba. Because Rizal has
a large
head, Doña Teodora was in a lot
of pain during his mother's
delivery, but her delivery went
well
in the end. All of the pain and
bitterness you can feel or
experience, I believe, will soon
root a
sweet effect in your life. Like
Doña Teodora, she was
fortunate to have a son like
Jose Rizal,
because he is not only a simple
son we see on the roadside, but
a son who has made his life
very
wonderful because he uses his
talents, skills, knowledge, and
ability to be more productive,
useful
not only to himself but also to
the good of everyone, especially
his country "our country," the
Philippines. Despite all of his
accomplishments and pursuits,
he never boasted in front of his
fellow
countrymen, yet he became a
role model for everyone. He is a
Filipino who has faced
numerous
challenges throughout his life as
a result of the Spanish Tyranny.
We all know that our country is
the one that suffers the most,
even though the Spaniards'
intention in colonizing our
country was
good, but there are still those
who abuse it. One of the
reasons Rizal employs his
knowledge is
because of this. To defend our
rights through the use of his
writings rather than through
bloodshed.
Those writings were so
powerful that they were used
to criticize several politicians,
particularly abusive Spaniards.
His work focused on how the
church treated people, the
Filipino
people's experience, and the law
enacted by the Spaniards, and
those in power didn't like how
Rizal
described them. It's ironic that
I realized this during the time
when Rizal was exiled from
our
country for being a rebel, as
they claim.
Another maxim I can mention
that is clearly demonstrated in
Rizal's life is "the pen is truly
mightier than the sword." All
attempts at mutiny, rebellion,
and revolution to drive the
Spaniards
out of the Philippine
archipelago have failed. Dr.
Jose Rizal, on the other hand,
preferred a more
civilized method of revolt and
was the first to succeed. After
333 years as slaves, it was
through
his works that we were able to
gain our freedom; however, it
was through his life that we
were
able to gain our freedom.
Instead of guns and weapons, it
was his pen that helped him
conquer the
Spaniards.
Ang Buhay ng Isang Bayani
Every individual has his or her
own life, which they create and
reserve. It all depends on
how we'll manage it, make it
productive, and turn it into
something useful. As a result,
we are the
only ones who can make our
lives meaningful and fruitful.
Even a simple person who
seemed to lose hope and chance
to create the thing we called
"life" would create chaos
towards themselves after
watching the documentary film
that I've seen
effectuated my entire being.
Why? It's because the film
has the ability to manipulate
viewers,
particularly those who are
interested in watching it, and
these abilities can put you or
yourself in
the shoes of the character in the
film.
“Ang Buhay ng Isang
Bayani” documentary film
shows the life of our National
Hero which
is Dr. Jose P. Rizal. It started
when he was born. His mother,
Teodora P. Alonzo, gave birth
to him
on June 19, 1861, in the
province of Laguna, in the town
of Calamba. Because Rizal has
a large
head, Doña Teodora was in a lot
of pain during his mother's
delivery, but her delivery went
well
in the end. All of the pain and
bitterness you can feel or
experience, I believe, will soon
root a
sweet effect in your life. Like
Doña Teodora, she was
fortunate to have a son like
Jose Rizal,
because he is not only a simple
son we see on the roadside, but
a son who has made his life
very
wonderful because he uses his
talents, skills, knowledge, and
ability to be more productive,
useful
not only to himself but also to
the good of everyone, especially
his country "our country," the
Philippines. Despite all of his
accomplishments and pursuits,
he never boasted in front of his
fellow
countrymen, yet he became a
role model for everyone. He is a
Filipino who has faced
numerous
challenges throughout his life as
a result of the Spanish Tyranny.
We all know that our country is
the one that suffers the most,
even though the Spaniards'
intention in colonizing our
country was
good, but there are still those
who abuse it. One of the
reasons Rizal employs his
knowledge is
because of this. To defend our
rights through the use of his
writings rather than through
bloodshed.
Those writings were so
powerful that they were used
to criticize several politicians,
particularly abusive Spaniards.
His work focused on how the
church treated people, the
Filipino
people's experience, and the law
enacted by the Spaniards, and
those in power didn't like how
Rizal
described them. It's ironic that
I realized this during the time
when Rizal was exiled from
our
country for being a rebel, as
they claim.
Another maxim I can mention
that is clearly demonstrated in
Rizal's life is "the pen is truly
mightier than the sword." All
attempts at mutiny, rebellion,
and revolution to drive the
Spaniards
out of the Philippine
archipelago have failed. Dr.
Jose Rizal, on the other hand,
preferred a more
civilized method of revolt and
was the first to succeed. After
333 years as slaves, it was
through
his works that we were able to
gain our freedom; however, it
was through his life that we
were
able to gain our freedom.
Instead of guns and weapons, it
was his pen that helped him
conquer the
Spaniards.
Dr. Jose Rizal is a renowned Filipino national hero who played a pivotal role in the
Philippines' struggle for independence from Spanish colonial rule during the late 19th
century. Here is a more detailed history of his life:

Early Life (1861-1882):

 Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda was born on June 19, 1861, in
Calamba, Laguna, Philippines. He was the seventh of eleven children in a well-off
and culturally diverse family.

 Rizal's parents were Francisco Rizal Mercado and Teodora Alonzo Realonda, both
of whom were well-educated and influential within their community.

Education:

 Rizal demonstrated exceptional intellectual abilities from a young age. He studied at

the Ateneo Municipal de Manila, a prestigious Jesuit-run school, and later attended
the University of Santo Tomas, where he pursued a degree in Philosophy and
Letters.

 In 1882, he traveled to Madrid, Spain, to continue his studies at the Universidad

Central de Madrid, where he earned two more degrees – in Medicine and in
Philosophy and Letters.

Writing and Activism (1882-1892):

 While in Europe, Rizal became deeply involved in the Filipino community's activities
and immersed himself in the study of languages, culture, and history.

 He started writing essays, poems, and novels that criticized the oppressive Spanish
colonial rule and the abuses committed by the friars in the Philippines.

 His two most famous novels, "Noli Me Tangere" (Touch Me Not) and "El
Filibusterismo" (The Reign of Greed), were published in 1887 and 1891,
respectively. These works served as powerful tools for awakening Filipino national
consciousness and advocating for reforms.

 Rizal's writings, although fictional, exposed the harsh realities faced by Filipinos and
fueled the desire for change and independence.

Return to the Philippines (1892):

  In 1892, Rizal returned to the Philippines with hopes of implementing peaceful
reforms and changes through legal means. However, he was viewed with suspicion
by the Spanish authorities, who feared his influence on the Filipino population.

Exile to Dapitan (1892-1896):

 Due to his involvement in the reformist movement and suspicions of rebellion, Rizal
was arrested and exiled to Dapitan, a remote town in Mindanao.

 During his exile, he continued to practice medicine, conducted scientific research,

and engaged in community development activities, including building a school and
a hospital.

The Philippine Revolution (1896):

 The Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule erupted in 1896, led by
other revolutionary figures such as Andres Bonifacio.

 Although Rizal had advocated for peaceful reforms, he was implicated in the
rebellion, and his writings were seen as contributing to the revolutionary fervor.

Execution (1896):

 On December 30, 1896, Rizal was executed by a firing squad in Manila,

Philippines. His death marked him as a martyr for the Filipino cause, and it deeply
influenced the trajectory of the revolution.

 Rizal's execution intensified the Filipinos' resolve to achieve independence from

Spanish rule.

Legacy:

 Dr. Jose Rizal is celebrated as a national hero and symbol of Filipino nationalism.
His life, writings, and sacrifice continue to inspire Filipinos to this day.

 Rizal Day is commemorated every December 30 in the Philippines to honor his

memory and the sacrifices he made for the country.

Dr. Jose Rizal's contributions to the Filipino struggle for independence and his literary
works are foundational to the history and identity of the Philippines as a nation. His
legacy lives on through his writings and the reverence with which he is held in the
hearts of the Filipino people.