Rizal law

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    • Who prepared the document titled "The Life and Works of Rizal"?
      Justine Mariel Daniel
    • What is the title of the law known as RA 1425?

      The Rizal Law
    • What are the two Republic Acts pertaining to Jose Rizal?
      RA 1425 and RA 229
    • What is one of the Memorandum Orders related to Jose Rizal?
      MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 247
    • What does Republic Act No. 1425 aim to include in the curricula of schools?

      Courses on the life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal
    • Who authored the Rizal Law?
      Claro M. Recto
    • When was Republic Act No. 1425 signed into law?

      June 12, 1956
    • Why was the Rizal Law considered controversial?

      It threatened Catholic dogmas and faced opposition from religious groups
    • What were some threats made against the Rizal Law?

      Catholic schools would close and legislators would withdraw support
    • What were the main oppositions to the Rizal Law?

      • Attempt to discredit Catholic religion
      • Violation of religious freedom
      • Novels deemed heretical and impious
      • Attack on the clergy
      • Endanger youth's salvation
    • What does Republic Act No. 229 prohibit?

      Cockfighting, horse racing, and jai-alai on December 30
    • What is Jai-Alai?

      A sport originating from the Basque region of Spain
    • What are the penalties for violating Republic Act No. 229?

      Fines up to two hundred pesos or imprisonment for six months
    • What does Memorandum Order No. 247 direct?

      To fully implement Republic Act No. 1425
    • What is the purpose of the Rizal Law?

      To rededicate the youth to ideals of freedom and nationalism
    • What are the provisions of the Rizal Law?

      • Inclusion of Rizal's works in curricula
      • Libraries must have unexpurgated editions
      • Translation of works into local languages
      • Prohibition of discussing religious doctrines in schools
      • Appropriation of funds for implementation
    • How many years of Spanish rule did the Philippines experience?
      333 years
    • What is "Indulhensiya" in the context of the study material?

      Payment to forgive sins
    • What does "Dogmass" refer to?

      A set of church beliefs and practices
    • What is the significance of knowing a country's true history according to the study material?

      It enables transformation and informed action
    • How did Senator Recto and Laurel defend the Rizal Bill?

      By arguing it aimed to keep Rizal's memory alive and not oppose religion
    • What was the outcome of the amendments to the Rizal Bill?

      The bill was passed on May 17, 1956
    • What did Senator Francisco Rodrigo emphasize regarding nationalism and religion?

      They are not conflicting loves
    • What is the amount appropriated for the purposes of the Rizal Law?

      Three hundred thousand pesos
    • What is the effectivity date of the Rizal Law?

      Upon its approval
    • What is the role of the Board of National Education according to the Rizal Law?
      To translate Rizal's works into various languages
    • How did the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines respond to the Rizal Law?

      They submitted a pastoral letter opposing it
    • What was the reaction of Catholic school representatives to the Rizal Bill?

      They threatened to close their schools if the bill passed
    • What did Senator Lim suggest regarding students reading Rizal's novels?

      Exemption for students who feel it would negatively affect their faith
    • What did Senator Primicias create regarding exemptions from reading Rizal's novels?

      Rules for obtaining exemptions through written statements
    • According to historian Ambeth Ocampo, how many students have availed the exemption from reading Rizal's novels?

      No student has ever availed this exemption
    • What was the main argument of those in favor of the Rizal Bill?
      To honor Rizal's contributions to the nation
    • How did the Rizal Law aim to shape the Filipino character?

      By instilling ideals of freedom and nationalism
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