RIZAL’S LIFE:
HIGHER ECUCATION AND LIF
ABROAD
Rizal’s education in manila (1872- 1882)
Ateneo de Municipal
Jose was sent to Manila to study in Ateneo de Municipal, a school run by a
spanish Jesuit , 4 months after the martyrdom of GOM-BUR-ZA, while his
mother was still in prison.
Ateneo de Municipal was renamed as “ ATENEO DE MANILA”
Ateneo was the counterpart of College de San Juan De Letran
Don Francisco changed his mind and decid to send Jose to Ateneo de
Municipal
College registrar of Ateneo de Municipal refused to admit
Jose because of two reasons:
He was already late for registration
He was frail and sickly
Through the intervention of Manuel Xerex Burgos, the
nephew of Father Burgos, Jose was admitted at Ateneo.
Jose used the surname “RIZAL” for the first time because
the family name Mercado had raised suspicious among
authorities.
JESUIT EDUCATION SYSTEM
The system of education given by the Jesuits in the Ateneo was
advanced from that of other colleges during that period.
It trained the character of the student by rigid discipline and
religious instruction.
It promoted physical culture, fine arts and scientific studies.
P R E S E N TAT I O N T I T L E
The classes was divided into two groups
1. Roman Empire - the boarder inside the
Ateneo
2. Carthaginian Empire- the non-boarder of
Ateneo
Emperor- The best student
Tribune- The second best student
Decurion- The third best student
Centurion- The fourth best student
Standard Bearer- The fifth best student
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Only those who distinguished themselves in the class for their
piety and diligence could join this fraternity of Mary and Saint
Louis Gonzaga.
This fraternity met on sundays and held public programs after
mass, such as poetry recitations or debates.
Jose took private Spanish lessons during recess at Santa Isabel
College to improve his knowledge and fluency.
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Fr. Jose Bech - Jose first teacher
Jose learned to systematize his work from the beginning
and he devised a plan for what needed to do during the
twenty-four hours of the day.
After a month Jose attained the “rank of Emperor.”
At the end of the semester, Jose received excellent grades
in all subjects and examinations.
MARCH 1873
During summer vacation, Jose went alone to visit Dona
Teodora in prison and inform her of the good news.
Second Year in Ateneo
Jose had the same professor as in the previous year.
He lived in No. 6 Calle Magallanes
At the end of the school year , Jose received excellent
grades in all subject and a gold medal.
Studies in third year , as he began to win prizes in the
quartely examinations.
Third Year in
Ateneo
Jose began to win prizes in the quarterly examinations.
Favorite Novels
The Count of Monte Cristo by ALEXANDRE DUMAS
The First foreign book read by Rizal in a spanish
transition was
“DUMAS GREAT
NOVEL”
Fourth Year in
Ateneo Father Francisco Paula de Sanchez-
Rizal favorite Ateneo teacher
Rizal honed his poetic
language
Leading him to write numerous
poems on the themes of:
1. history [Link]
3. education 4. war
[Link] education
Jose was participate
in Gymnastic and
Fencing
On his baccalaureate
Jose surpirsed his family with his sword-
handling ability when he competed in an
exhibition bout with the town’s best
swordsman.
Don Augustin Saez- Professor in
drawing and painting
Romualdo de Jesus- Professor in
Sculpture
Rizal was expert in Carving
Rizal carving of the Sacred Heart
SEGUNDA KATIGBAK
Lipa girl from a wealthy clan who sent to La Concordia
Closed friend with Olimpia “Rizal’s sister”
Rizal first loved “ puppy love”
SEGUNDA AND RIZAL STORY
Rizal was 16 years old when he met Segunda
Segunda was 14 years old when she met Rizal
They saw each other frequently
Rizal sketch and write poems about Segunda
Rizal was aware that Segunda had been promised to marry “
MANUEL LUZ Y METRA”
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
EXPERIENCE (APRIL 1877)
He enrolled in Philosophy and Letters at the age of 16 years old.
Two reason why he enrolled in that course:
His father liked it
Unsure of what carrer to pursue
Father Pablo Ramon- Rector of Ateneo
1878-1879
Rizal began studying preparatory medical course
Two reason in pursuing medical
course:
He desired to be physician in order to cure his
mother’s failing eyesight.
Father Pablo Ramon, rector of Ateneo whom he
consulted for a carrer choice, he recommend
medical course.
RELATIONSHIP WITH
OTHER WOMEN
Rizal was a romantic daydreamer who slipped the “Nectar
of love”
After losing Segunda Katigbak, Rizal court
to a young woman in Calamba he reffered
as “Miss L”
Fair with seductive and attractive eyes.
Rizal courted Leonor Valenzuela
daughter of Capitan Juan and Capitana
Sanday Valenzuela
Rizal wrote love letter using invisible ink for
Leonor
Rizal next relationship
Was a student at La Concordia College
Born on April 11, 1876 in Camiling, Tarlac.
Leonor was a beautiful woman describe as a
“Tender as a budding flower with kindly,
wistful eyes.
Rizal and Leonor Rivera decided to get
married
They keep their intimate relationship hidden
from their parents and friends, leonor signed
Leonor Rivera her letter to Rizal as “Taimis”
VICTIM OF BRUTALITY BY A
SPANISH OFFICER
Rizal first encountered spanish brutality was on 1880 during
his summer vacation in Calamba.
General Primo de Rivera- Spanish Governor-General of the
Philippines
He complain “ I went to the Captain-General but I could
not obtain any justice; my wound lasted two weeks.” he
wrote to Blumentritt on March 21, 1887
1879
Rizal entered on literary contest sponsored by Artistico-
Literario
He submitted his poem “A La Juventud Filipina” ( To
the Filipino Youth)
Rizal won first place
Two reason that poem is
considered as Classic:
It was the first great poem written in Spanish by a
Filipino
It articulated for the first time the nationalistic notion
that filipino, not foreigners, were the true hope of the
Fatherland.
Artistic Literary Lyceum held another Literary Contest
Rizal submitted an “El Consejo de Los Dioses” (The
Council of the Gods)
Rizal won the FIRST prize, a gold ring.
This contest was attended by;
*Priest *UST professors
*Laymen *Newspaperman
*Scholars
RIZAL PUBLISHED
Abd-el-azis Y Mahuma in 1879. Junto at pasig (Beside
the Pasig)
Rizal wrote a Filipinas, a sonnet for the album of the
society of Sculpture in 1880.
In 1881, he wrote AI M.R.P Pablo Ramon, a poem in
tribute to the Ateneo’s rector, Father Ramon.
1880 - Rizal established companerismo (Comradeship) a
secret society of filipino student at UST
The Member known as “COMPANIONS OF
JEHU”
Rizal- Society Chief
Galicano Apacible- Secretary
Rizal was one of the seven
(7) students who remained in
the Course of Medicine in
his last year at UST out of 24
students.
Rizal dicided to continue
his studies in Spain after
finishing his medical
course.
Rizal was dissapointed with his stay at the Dominican-owned School .
Reasons:
The dominican professor were hostile
to him.
The Spaniards discriminated the filipino
students based on their race.
The teaching method was antiquated
and oppressive.’
He did not receive high scholastic
honors as a result of his professor’s
attitudes.
They supported Rizal to
continue his study in abroad.
1. Paciano- Brother of Rizal
2. Saturnina & Lucia- Sister of Rizal
3. Antonio Rivera- Rizal’s Uncle
4. Close Friends
