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EDUCATION AND ACHIEVEMENTS (Childhood Years in Calamba and Biñan)

The town of Calamba (formerly kalamba), now a city, is known as the “cradle of a genius”. It is
situated on a verdant plain by the side of Laguna de Bay. The happiest period in Rizal’s early life was
spent in this town. Rizal’s mind and character were deeply nurtured in this place. He loved this place
very much so that when he was 15 years old and a student of Ateneo, he wrote a poem “UN
RECUERBO A MI PUEBLO” (in memory of my town) he was very much impressed of his beloved town
because of its panoramic view, it’s evergreen meadows of innumerable fruit-bearing trees and
bananas, it’s singing birds and its lovely sunrise.

Rizal’s Childhood Years:

I. Happiest Days of Rizal in Calamba could be summarized as follows:


1. He loved to climb the fruit trees in their backyard where he spent his leisure time.
2. From his nipa cottage built by his father, he loved to watch the fowls, birds, and the plants
in the garden.
3. From his Azotea, he watched the moon in the sky after the nightly rosary.
4. At nightfall, he joined his sisters and parents to pray the daily Angelus.
5. He used to take a walk during moonlight night in the town plaza by the river and lakes
accompanied by his aya (maid) Ina Munda.
6. He loved to listen to his aya telling stories about fairies, imaginary tales, legends, and folklore.
7. At the age of three, he goes with his mother to the church to take part in novena and join
the religious procession.

Education at Calamba:

He learned at the age of three the alphabet, and prayers from his patient, conscientious
and understanding mother.
He learned how to read and write from his first tutor, Maestro Celestino, and second tutor
Maestro Lucas Padua. The third tutor was Leon Monroy, an old man who was a classmate
of Rizal’s father. Monroy lived at the Rizal’s house and taught Rizal Spanish and Latin but
died five months later.
Rizal used to visit father Leoncio Lopez, the town parish priest, to listen to the stimulating
opinions of the priest on current events and sound philosophy of life.
Of the many stories told by his mother Doña Teodora to Jose, the tragic fate of the young
moth left a deep impression/impact on Rizal’s mind that to sacrifice one’s life is worthwhile.
Rizal’s three uncles played a great part in the early education of Rizal. Gregorio, who was a
lover of books taught Rizal the love for books, to work hard, to think for himself, and to
observe life keenly.

II. Sorrows and Tragedies in Rizal’s life:


1. The untimely death of her younger sister Concepcion at the age of three was Rizal’s first
sorrow.
2. The malicious charge that caused a tremendous impact in the life of Rizal.
3. The Cavite uprising in 1872.
4. The harsh treatment Rizal’s townmates had to endure at the hands of the Spanish Guardia
civil.
5. The rude treatment to children and women.
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Rizal’s life and education in Biñan:

Rizal left Calamba for Biñan in June 1869 on a Sunday afternoon, accompanied by his
brother Paciano. They rode in a carromata for a one and half drive to the house of their
aunt where Rizal had to lodge.
On that same night. Jose and his cousin Leandro went sightseeing in the town, but Jose did
not enjoy well because of homesickness.
The next morning (Monday), he was brought by Paciano to maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz,
the former teacher of Paciano. Maestro Cruz was tall, thin, long necked, with a sharp nose,
he used to wear a sinamay shirt, but was a disciplinarian and a tough teacher.
Rizal learned Spanish, Latin, and other subjects from Maestro Cruz.
At Biñan, Rizal was involved in several fights. First, Rizal and Pedro, the son of Maestro Cruz
who was much bigger than Rizal. They wrestled furiously in the classroom. Rizal, though
smaller and with a fragile body, defeated Pedro because Rizal learned the art of wrestling
from his uncle Manuel. The second brawl was with Andres Salandaan who challenged Rizal
with an arm-wrestling match or the bunong-braso. Rizal lost because he had a weaker arm.
Rizal also learned drawing and painting from Juancho, maestro Cruz’s father-in-law.
In academic studies, Rizal beat all Biñan boys in Spanish, Latin, and other subjects.

Rizal left Biñan for Calamba on a Saturday afternoon on December 17, 1870, after one
and half-year of schooling. He boarded the steamer Talim with a Frenchman Arturo Camps, a
friend of his father.

REFERENCES
• Mariano M. Ariola (2013). Life, Works, and Writings of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, 61 Ground floor, Herald Building, Muralla St. Intramuros,
Manila: Purely books trading and publishing corp.
• Lomibao, Somera, Camus-Rivera, and Dulos, © 2011, Rizal’s life, works and writings, IPM Publishing, Culiat, Tandang Sora, Quezon
City.

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