Veneration Without Understanding is an article written by Renato Constantino who expresses and states what a real hero possess. It is not Dr. Jose Rizal who is the leader of our revolution but Bonifacio who thought of starting the KKK to fight for the real freedom. In no uncertain terms he placed himself against Bonifacio and those Filipinos who were fighting for the country’s liberty. The Philippine Revolution has always been overshadowed by the omnipresent figure and the towering reputation of
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knowing that not all people would agree with my point of view. Some might oppose to what I have said saying that Rizal was not able to fight for our country just like what Bonifacio did. As I read the article Veneration without Understanding by Renato Constantino‚ I got a clearer view of what was the main reason why Rizal should be considered as the National Hero and what other things did he do aside from the things that majority of Filipino knows. Rizal was not the leader of the revolution Rizal
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because this is actually the usual introduction we hear whenever we speak of Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda… the doctor‚ the writer‚ the economist‚ the philosopher‚ our national hero. “Veneration Without Understanding” by Renato Constantino is not just a simple article (or essay) about Rizal. It is a much deeper analysis of the real story behind his being a national hero‚ the aspects that contributed to such recognition‚ his condemnation of the revolution‚ and other factors which
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Dela Cruz‚ Arianne Oli A. 2B1-Media Production A Reaction Paper on “The Second Coming of Rizal” In this article‚ different beliefs have been brought up. Apparently‚ I cannot believe anything that has been written in that article mainly because as a Catholic‚ I believe that there are only three Gods. God the Father‚ God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Is it not funny to think that there would be a God Rizal? In my own perception of these issues and beliefs‚ none of these are true or even
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*Selection and Proclamation of National Heroes and Laws Honoring Filipino Historical Figures | Executive Summary 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. Even Jose Rizal‚ considered as the greatest among the Filipino
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College for our History 15 Class.) 1. One of the important claims of Renato Constantino‚ which supports his negative thesis of Rizal‚ was the refusal of the latter to align with the Philippine Revolution. This argument was based on the documentary evidence’s such as Rizal’s manifesto to the Filipino people‚ and Dr. Pio Valenzuela’s 1896 testimonial. Quibuyen’s article‚ "Rizal and the Revolution" the same core Constantino evidences were used to debunk the anti-Rizal thesis and further prove Rizal’s
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Western Visayas it was not uncommon for the datu to be the babaylan‚ as well. The very influence and mystical ability of the babaylan‚ especially if he was a man‚ made him the most likely candidate for community leadership. According to Renato Constantino (1975)‚ the datu was not an absolute ruler. The scope of his authority was given limits by a traditional body of customs and procedures. His usefulness to the community earned him respect so that services were willingly rendered to him. He could
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The Miseducation of the Filipino (Reaction Paper) Prof. Renato Constantino‚ in his essay entitled “The Miseducation of the Filipino”‚ writes about the coming about of the miseducation and the consequences of such action in the lives of the Filipinos‚ then‚ now‚ and perhaps the future. Promoting and imposing the “unFilipino” identity in Filipinos was the miseducation that Americans pursued during the time when they “posed” as a benevolent ally to the Philippines‚ and they proved victorious indeed
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Lee‚ Kathryn E. PI 10 T-5R E13 September 12‚ 2014 Somehow‚ the article Veneration without Understanding‚ written by Renato Constantino‚ strengthened my stand that our great national hero‚ Jose Rizal‚ is not all that great and should not just be the one revered as the most important and absolute hero of our country. Until the present day‚ people still believe that Rizal did so much for his beloved country‚ although we cannot deny the things he did to
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1 Chapter 21 Second Homecoming And The Liga Filipina INTRODUCTION Rizal’s bold return to Manila in June‚ 1892 was his second homecoming‚ his first homecoming from abroad being in August‚ 1887. It marked his reentry into the hazardous campaign for reforms. He firmly believed that the fight for Filipino liberties had assumed a new phase; it must be fought in the Philippines not in Spain. “The battlefield is in the Philippines.” He told countrymen in Europe‚ “There is where we
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