[0:41]Masama bang lumaban para sa kalayaan? Masama bang ipagtanggol ang bayan? Laban sa pang-aabuso at pang-aapi. Masama bang magsalita para sa mga takot mangatwiran? Kasalanan bang ilantad ang mga katiwaliang nangyayari sa bansa? Ito ang kwento ng buhay at kabayanihan ni Doctor Jose Rizal.
[1:29]On a peaceful and full moon night, a child was born. Everyone was amazed at the child's unusual physical formation, which him having a big head. The child was named Jose. Teodora, your baby is almost out. Just breathe and then let him out. ahhhhhhh (screams in pain) I cannot take this anymoreee. One more push Teodora. Go ahead Teodora, I'm just here beside you my love. ahhhhhhh (screams in pain) (BABY CRYING) Congratulations Teodora, It's a Boy ! Our baby boy is here Teodora. (BABY CRYING) (BABY CRYING) 3 YEARS LATER Pepe is now a three-year-old child. He was taught by his mother Teodora how to read alphabet letters in Tagalog, English and Spanish. Also taught the Our Father Prayer in Tagalog, English and Spanish and can make his own prayer too. Can you please state the Tagalog alphabet letters again Pepe? a, ba, ka, da, e, ga, ha, i, la, ma, na, pa Very good my child. How about the English? A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z. And what about the Spanish? A, B, C, Che, D, E. Wow! You're such a brainy child, my love. Now you may now go to your room and have a rest. Okay Mother. En el nombre del Padre, y del Hijo, y del Espiritu Santo. Amen. Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sins against us and donnot bring us to the test, but deliver us from evil. Amen. The next day, after their dinner, Teodora offers to read Pepe a book entitled Amigo de los Niños. Pepe, come here I have something to tell you Sitdown. Sitdown. The Kids are running in the field and someone fell. Pepe, are you listening? Son, do you know about the fable of the moth? No Mother. Then I will share to you the story of it. Teodora explains to Pepe that the little moth died because it went near to fire. The mother moth instructed the little moth to stay away from the fire because it can burn its wings. But the little moth is hard-headed and went to fire, which killed the little moth. Is that how the story goes mother? Yes, Pepe, so don't be like that little moth who is hard-headed. But mother, I am a brave child. Why would I stop myself from achieving the things that I want? Just like the little moth, was mesmerized and curious about the fire and went near to it to find answers, but sadly he died. So it goes the same with me, if I am looking for answers to my questions then I have to be dead, just like the little moth, just to get the answers. The reasoning of Pepe left Teodora amazed. It becomes his inspiration as he grew up. Despite him being a curious child, he still has faith and fear of God. Pepe is now a four-year-old child, who faces his big heartbreak, which is the death of his closest sibling Concepcion. Despite his being known to be a religious child, he tends to ask God why it happened to his sister? Why? Why my sister? whyyyyy? We cannot do a thing in bringing her son, let's just accept it. Stop crying son. That incident leaves a big hole in Pepe's heart. In the same year, Pepe got private tutors for his studies. He had Teacher Celestino for his reading, writing, religion, and mathematics subjects. Teacher Lucas Padua for the basics of Latin and Spanish language, and Teacher Leon Monroy for the importance of art. Well done, Pepe. You have improved a lot in reading and writing, as well as in religion and mathematics. I think I don't have anything to add more in your knowledge. Now I've seen your passion for arts Pepe, in sculpture, painting and especially in writing poems. Thank you for that positive feedback teachers. But I am concerned with my knowledge of Spanish and Latin language, I don't think I understand and am familiar with it that much. You don't have to worry about it Pepe, you're still young and you have so much to experience for you to learn so many lessons. Thank you again, Teacher Padua. After a few days and months, Francisco decided to enroll Pepe in school. On the afternoon of June 1869, Pepe went to Biñan school together with his brother Paciano. Pepe has to go to school just like a normal kid Teodora. He should not always stay in our house. You know that he is a sickly child, my love? Just let him be, my love. He will get his life outside our house. Did you call me, father? Yes, Paciano, escort your brother to Biñan school. He will start study his studies there. Okay, father. Pepe's first day in Biñan. Buenos dias everyone. Jose, do you know how to speak Spanish? Just a little, teacher. And what about the Latin language? Just a little too. Hah! You are just really a child Jose with not enough knowledge. Excuse me, everyone. Hi Jose a chungo! Hahahaha! Me a chungo? What about you, a bangus? Haha It's okay to be a bangus rather than to be a chungo who's dark-skinned, short and brainless. Classmates laughing Chungo, chungo, chungo! Do you really want a punch? Hey! Stop fighting! What happened here? I said, what happened here? Pepe throws a punch at me teacher. In Binan, Pepe faces so many struggles that he did not experience in their house.
[9:00]He even experienced being bullied by his classmates. Despite Pepe's rough days in school, he manages to be on top of the class always. This is when he had his first poem entitled Sa Aking Mga Kabata with the purpose of making a self-identity for Filipinos and appreciating our very own language. As Pepe continue his study in one and a half year, he excels academically and beat other students even in Spanish, Latin and other subjects. The top student in this school year is Jose. Jose, you deserve it and you showed us your excellence. Congratulations Jose. (classmates clapping) Gracias, senior. (Thank you, teacher.) Now you may all go home and Goodbye and thank you Estudiantes. (SPANISH) Adios Gracias Estudiantes (ALL): Goodbye and Thank you Teacher (Spanish) Adios Gracias Senior
[10:01]This is the letter that you are allowed to go to Calamba, Pepe. Is this true sister? Yes Pepe. I'm grateful and overwhelmed by this sister. Thank you. (class exit) Year 1872 to 1877, Rizal enrolled and studied at Ateneo de Manila under the supervision of the Jesuit Priest. Good day. Good day Brother. Brother Paciano. Yes Brother. Can you accompany me? Today is my first entrance exam. Okay Brother, I'll go with you. Good luck for the exam brother. Thank you Brother Paciano. Let's Go. Rizal quickly went to the classroom. When he arrived in the classroom, he immediately sat down. (Student): Good day students. (Spanish) Buenos dias Estudiante. Good day Father. So how are you? I'm fine. So let's start our exam. Get one and pass. One hour later. Okay, Time's up. Pepe can you please collect the test paper? (Teacher) Excellent! Well done, Rizal, well done! Bravo Rizal
[13:06]After passing the qualifying examination, Rizal sought admission at the Ateneo Municipal. Even though Jose was not accepted, there is one person who help him, whose name is Manuel Xeres Burgos. Jose, why are you sad? Let me guess, your not accepted right? Yes. I am late and also my physical appearance also. Don't worry I can help you with that. In what way Father Burgos? Just change your last name to Rizal. Why? Just change your last name to Rizal. because if you use your real surname which is Mercado, it can give alive the ears of the authorities. your brother Paciano, right? I have something to tell you. Your brother Paciano and my nephew is a very close friend. Who is your nephew? My nephew is the leader of a organization. He is father of Burgos. And lastly just follow what I told you and I promise you will be accepted in the academy. Rizal listened to the advice of Manuel Xeres Burgos.
[14:43]He do what he said, he changed his real surname into Rizal. After changing his surname, Rizal was accepted into the institution. Ateneo at this time offering a six-year program that gives student the academic title of Baccalier en Artes. Rizal took up all subject under the program of Baccalier en Artes. After the title was given, Rizal got pass on his oral examination with the goal of Ateneo. During his stay in Ateneo, he studied painting under Augustin Saez.
[31:18]During your trip, do you still remember me even though you met many beautiful women? Maria, I swear in front of my mother's corpse that your the only one that I love, my dear Maria. Crispin, Basilio, my son's! I wish to show to those who deny us patriotism that we know how to die for our country and convictions.
[31:45]The glory of saving country doesn't mean having to use the measures that contribute to its ruin. I am writing this novel to convey the violence of foreigners who think of us as Indios who have no rights. Filipinos who have dreams for their country and suffering, paying for the sins of those who put one's cap over one's eyes. Basilio, Basilio, where are you? Help me. Help, help Basilio. The governor will not entertain such concerns. Please have mercy, he's the only chance we got to save my son's life. Por favor, Madam.
