RIZAL AS AN AMERICAN SPONSORED HERO | PART 3

Summary

The video discusses the criteria for recognizing Philippine national heroes, based on Executive Order No. 75 (1993) signed by President Fidel Ramos. It highlights the establishment of the National Heroes Committee, composed of renowned historians and academics, who formulated six criteria for selecting national heroes. These include contributions to national freedom, order, and quality of life. The video names several recommended heroes, including Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, and Gabriela Silang, while also recognizing the importance of female and Muslim figures. It ends by questioning why the government did not act on these recommendations.

Takeaways

• 📜 Executive Order No. 75, series of 1993, was signed by President Fidel V. Ramos on March 28, 1993, creating the National Heroes Committee.
• 🧠 The National Heroes Committee was made up of intellectual heavyweights, including renowned historians and academics, such as Odé Corpus, Samuel Tan, and Benito Ocampo.
• 📖 The committee established criteria for what makes a national hero, initially consisting of three key standards and later expanded to six.
• 🇵🇭 The original three criteria for heroes include having a concept of nationhood, contributing to the nation's freedom and order, and improving the quality of life for citizens.
• 💡 The additional three criteria involve being part of the people's expression, thinking of future generations, and the entire process of a person's journey toward heroism.
• 👑 In 1995, the National Heroes Committee recommended nine individuals for consideration as national heroes, including José Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, and Emilio Aguinaldo.
• 💪 The list included notable figures like Gabriela Silang and Melchora Aquino, showing that both men and women could be considered heroes.
• ⚔️ Sultan Kudarat, a Muslim leader, was also recommended, highlighting the inclusion of non-Christian figures in Philippine history.
• 🏛️ Despite the recommendations made in 1995, the government did not take any action on the proposal, leaving the list without official recognition.
• ❓ The script concludes by posing a question for discussion: Why did the government not take action after the National Heroes Committee's recommendations?

Q & A

What is the purpose of Executive Order No. 75, series 1993?

Executive Order No. 75, series 1993, signed by President Fidel V. Ramos on March 28, 1993, established the National Heroes Committee to set standards for recognizing national heroes in the Philippines.

Who was the leader of the National Heroes Committee?

The National Heroes Committee was led by Onofre D. Corpus, a Filipino academic, economist, historian, and former Secretary of Education. He also served as the President of the University of the Philippines from 1975 to 1979.

What were the original three criteria for being considered a national hero?

The original three criteria were: (1) Heroes have a concept of nation and aspire for its freedom, (2) Heroes contribute to a system of life and freedom for the nation, and (3) Heroes improve the quality of life and destiny of the nation.

What are the three additional criteria that were added later?

The three additional criteria are: (1) Heroes are part of the people’s expressions, (2) Heroes think of the future, especially for future generations, and (3) The process of choosing heroes involves understanding the significant impact of their actions.

When did the National Heroes Committee release their recommendations for national heroes?

The National Heroes Committee released their recommendations for national heroes on November 15, 1995, two years after the committee was formed.

Who were the nine individuals recommended as national heroes by the National Heroes Committee?

The nine individuals recommended as national heroes were: Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Aguinaldo, Apolinario Mabini, Marcelo H. del Pilar, Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat, Juan Luna, Melchora Aquino, and Gabriela Silang.

Is there a ranking system among the recommended national heroes?

No, there is no ranking system among the recommended national heroes. The list is presented in no particular order, and all individuals are considered equally important.

Why is Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat included in the list of recommended national heroes?

Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat is included in the list because he was a strong Muslim leader who fought against colonial forces, defending his people and resisting foreign domination.

What observation was made about the inclusion of women in the list of recommended national heroes?

It was noted that women were also included in the list of recommended national heroes, with Gabriela Silang and Melchora Aquino being recognized for their contributions to the nation’s history.

What question does the speaker leave for the students to reflect on regarding the National Heroes Committee's recommendations?

The speaker asks the students to reflect on why the Philippine government did not take any action after the National Heroes Committee submitted their recommendations for the national heroes.