"Historical Significance of the Film"

Historical Significance of the film is that fight for your freedom, justice and liberty Don't fear anything except God even if your blood shed at least you fight for your country. That's all.

Personal Documentation

"Jose Rizal"

The story Jose Rizal starring Cesar Montano he's full name is Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal y Realonda. It started a man writing novels about how Spaniards treated them and eventually fought for and achieved independence after a bloody revolution. He even enrolled November 3, 1883 and finished doctorate courses on medicine. When he went to Europe he spread out his novels to our country and to other country to know on how the Spaniards treated us. When he went home for the second time and after passing through and staying in HongKong, he organized Liga Filipina to nationally unify the Filipinos. But he was arrested and deported in Northern Mindanao, particularly in Dapitan where he lived for four years. There he met an Irish girl, Josephine Bracken, who became his wife. He left Manila for Spain hoping to contribute his medical skills. But he was arrested before reaching Spain and jailed in Barcelona shipped back in the Philippines and imprisoned at Fort Bonifacio, Manila. After a trial, which was a farce due to hatred of abusive officials and bad friars, he was proven guilty of rebellion, sedition, and illegal association which twisted the truth. The verdict given was death by firing squad which was approved by Governor Camillio who ordered his execution on December 30, 1896. The death of Jose Rizal at Bagumbayan. His Love for the Philippines was indeed shown in his last poem which was later titled "Mi Ultimo Adios"

Characters of "Jose Rizal"

1) Jose Rizal portrayed by "Cesar Montano" = He is the one who wrote Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo and the one who Killed by Spaniards in Dapitan.

2) Crisostomo Ibarra/Simoun portrayed by "Joel Torre" = He is the main character in Jose Rizal's novel.

3) Young Rizal portrayed by "Dominic Guinto" = He is the young Jose Rizal.

4) Teodora Alonso portrayed by "Gloria Diaz" = The mother of Jose Rizal.

5) Andres Bonifacio portrayed by Gardo Versoza" = He is the one who own "KKK"(kagalang-galangan kataas-taasang Katipunan) and who defend our country from Spaniards.

6) Maria Clara portrayed by "Moinque Wilson" = The daughter of Padre Damasu and the girlfriend of Crisostomo Ibarra.

7) Leonor Rivera portrayed by Mickey Ferriols" = The girlfriend of Jose Rizal and the cousin of Jose Rizal.

8) Paciano portrayed by "Pen Medina" = The Eldest sibling of Jose Rizal.

9) Josefa Rizal portrayed by "Angie Castrence" = The sister of Jose Rizal.

10) Saturnina Rizal portrayed by "Gina Alajar" = The sister of Jose Rizal.

11) Marcelo Del Pilar portrayed by "Dennis Marsigan" = Who printed the 2 Novels of Jose Rizal(Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo)

12) Prisoner or Servant portrayed by "Jhong Hillario" = The good servant of Jose Rizal.

13) Josephine Bracken portrayed by "Chin Chin Gutierrez" = The wife of Jose Rizal.

Early Filipino Customs

Filipinos have strong family ties. They keep their families together as much as possible. They have religious practices from birth to death, evidenced by baptism, confirmation, first communion, wedding and burial rites. During courtship, there are also practices that are called "panilbihan" and "pamanhikan" done by the groom-to-be. Celebration of Fiestas, Christmas and New Year are observed to gather the family together which gives opportunities to family members to update each others whereabouts and give thanks to God for all the blessings!

Taking Pride at Our Country

Philippines is a blessed country, blessed by not only hospitable people but also rich natural resources that can supply all the needs of the Filipino people. These blessings can also be shared with all people visiting our country. We are rich with beautiful scenic spots all over the nation. We have mines in Baguio City, Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Rice Terraces in Banaue Seafoods in Palawan, to name a few. So the Tourism Authority people must always be busy!..

The Significance Of Natural And Human Resources Of The Philippines To Our Nation

The Natural and Human Resources are important to us because without them we cannot live. Trees are important to prevent floods because the roots of the trees absorb water. Trees, plants and animals give us food to eat. God gave us the natural resources of the earth because He knew we need them to supply our needs. People have different talents that can help each other. People too are made so that we will have our social life. Everything is made by God because He wants us to live happily and we give Him thanks for everything!..