RIZAL LAW

• What is the purpose of R.A. No. 1425 as stated in its preamble?

  To promote a rededication to the ideals of freedom and nationalism.
• How does the preamble of R.A. No. 1425 identify Rizal?

  It identifies Rizal as one of the heroes who devoted his life to shaping the national character.
• What are the titles of Rizal's novels mentioned in the preamble?

  Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
• Why are Rizal's novels considered an inspiring source of patriotism?

  Because they should be inculcated in the minds of young people, especially in their formative years.
• What does the preamble invoke regarding educational institutions?

  It invokes the power to teach students moral character, personal discipline, civic conscience, and duties of citizenship.
• In what year was the Rizal Bill filed?

  1956.
• Who originally filed the Rizal Bill?

  Senator Claro M. Recto.
• What was the intention behind the Rizal Bill?

  To promote nationalism and patriotism among Filipinos, especially the youth.
• What is Senate Bill 438 about?

  It makes Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo compulsory reading in all public and private colleges and universities.
• What does Section 1 of Senate Bill 438 declare?

  It declares Rizal's novels as compulsory reading in all public and private schools, colleges, and universities in the Philippines.
• What is the role of the Department of Education according to Section 3 of Senate Bill 438?

  The Department of Education shall promulgate rules and regulations for the immediate implementation of the provisions of this Act.
• What are the consequences for colleges or universities that violate the provisions of Senate Bill 438?

  They shall be punished accordingly, and their government recognition may be withdrawn.
• What happens to the head of a public college or university found guilty of violating the Rizal Bill?

  They shall be dismissed immediately from service and disqualified from teaching in any public or government-recognized private school.
• Who opposed the Rizal Bill and had powerful allies?

  The church had powerful allies opposing the Rizal Bill.
• What was Senator Francisco “Soc” Rodrigo's stance on the Rizal Bill?

  He stated he would not allow his 17-year-old son to read Rizal's novels and denounced the Rizal Bill.
• What did Congressman Miguel Cuenco argue in his speech against the Rizal Bill?

  He attacked the dogmas, beliefs, and practices of the church, citing a passage from Noli Me Tangere.
• What did Father Jesus Cavanna claim about Rizal's novels?

  He claimed they painted a false picture of the conditions in the 19th century and contained more anti-Church statements than nationalistic ones.
• What was Jesus Peredes' argument against the novels?

  He argued that the novels contained objectionable material and that Catholics have a right not to read them.
• What warning did Archbishop Rufino Santos give regarding the Rizal Bill?

  He warned about the disaffection of the youth towards the church if the bill was approved.
• Who supported the Rizal Bill and acknowledged abuses in the Catholic Church?

  Father Horacio de la Costa, S.J.
• What did Father Horacio de la Costa say about Rizal's works?

  He said that Rizal's works exposed abuses within the Church, committed by individual clergymen, not reflective of the entire clergy.
• What are the sources cited in the study material regarding the Rizal Law?

  • De Viana, Agusto (2019). Laon-Laan
  • Zaide & Zaide (2011). Rizal: Life, Works and Writings of a Genius
  • J.A Lopez & A.E Paras. (2010). Rizal Life Works and Writings of the Greatest Malayan
  • https://nicoleesdicul34.wixsite.com/my-site/post/jose-rizal-s-childhood
• Rizal's writings were considered subversive during his time due to their criticism of Spanish colonial rule and the Philippine Church.
• "The Rizal Law" is also known as "An Act Declaring Jose Rizal as the National Hero of the Philippines".