WHAT IS THE BASIS OF CONSIDERING RIZAL A

NATIONAL HERO?

FOR THE CONTENT OF THE RIZAL LAW FROM ARTICLE 1-3, REFER TO YOUR BOOK – JOSE RIZAL IN OUR TIMES

DEFINITION OF A HERO

IN SUMMARY, HEROES . . .

are human beings.

are products of their time.

should be evaluated by academicians & not declared by legislation.

should have a high sense of nationalism.

accomplish achievements with long term impact to the society he lived in.

go beyond personal & local concerns but think national.

are timeless.

PROCESS OF BECOMING A HERO:

Act of heroism

Public veneration

Proclamation as national heroes

RESULTS:

Rizal Day

• December 30

• based on the decree issued by Aguinaldo on December 20, 1898

Bonifacio Day

• November 30

• based on Act No. 2946 by the Philippine Legislature on February 16, 1921

National Heroes Day

• Every Last Sunday of August

• Based on Public Act 3827 by the Philippine Legislature on October 28, 1931

RESULTS:

Ninoy Aquino Day

• August 21• Based on

Republic Act 9256 by former President Arrroyo

WHAT IS THE BASIS OF CONSIDERING RIZAL A

NATIONAL HERO?

THERE IS NO OFFICIAL DECLARATION DIRECTLY PROCLAIMING FILIPINOS LIKE RIZAL, BONIFACIO & AGUINALDO AS NATIONAL

HEROES.

How did Rizal become a hero?

No law, executive order or proclamation has been enacted or issued officially proclaiming any Filipino historical figure as a national hero. However, because of their significant roles in the process of nation building and contributions to history, there were laws enacted and proclamations issued honoring these heroes.