POLYTECHNIC UNIVERISTY OF THE PHILIPPINES Sta. Mesa, Manila COLLEGE OF COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES Department of Computer Science INFANTE, Niña Angeline N. BSCS 4-1N Buhay at Mga Sinulat ni Rizal – Mr. Jacinto Valila Activity No.1: Write a 3-page critical paper summarizing the life and works of Rizal. Reflect on Rizal’s struggles, intellectual development, and protests against Spanish colonialism. “The First Filipino: Exploring the Life and Legacy of Jose Rizal” The First Filipino: A Biography of Jose Rizal By León María Guerrero Jose Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda, renowned for both his extensive name and his significant contributions to his homeland, the Philippines, remains an influential figure in the country's history. In 1963, León María Guerrero III authored "The First Filipino," a biographical book that meticulously explores the life and accomplishments of Jose Rizal. This book delves into various aspects of Rizal's journey, encompassing his early years, his education travels, and his roles as a writer, scholar, and activist. It offers valuable insights into Rizal's intellectual pursuits, his interactions with prominent individuals of his era, and his profound ideas concerning nationalism, cultural identity, and social change. This critical paper aims to provide a critical analysis of Rizal's life, with particular emphasis on his struggles, intellectual growth, and his vocal opposition against Spanish colonialism. By closely examining "The First Filipino" and highlighting key events, supplemented by excerpts from his writings, we can gain a comprehensive understanding of Rizal's profound impact on the collective consciousness of our nation and the enduring legacy he left behind. Jose Rizal's early life was marked by the interplay of his personal struggles and the political climate of the Philippines under Spanish colonial rule. Jose Rizal's early life