Rizal Law & Nationalism

Vocabulary flashcards covering Rizal Law (RA 1425) and major nationalist thinkers as presented in the notes.

RA 1425 (Rizal Law)

An Act (1956) to include in the curricula of all public and private schools courses on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal, especially his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, and to authorize printing and distribution.

Noli Me Tangere

One of Jose Rizal's novels named in RA 1425; used to promote nationalism.

El Filibusterismo

Jose Rizal's second novel named in RA 1425; used to promote nationalism.

Claro M. Recto

Senator who authored/advocated the Rizal Law; views nationalism as nourished by a sense of history and as the natural antagonist of colonialism.

Jose P. Laurel

Senator who sponsored the Rizal Law.

Ramon Magsaysay

President who signed Republic Act 1425 into law on June 12, 1956.

Teodoro A. Agoncillo

Nationalism is emotionally charged; distills emotion, sentiment, and idea; expresses the people’s longing for an independent political life and social-economic improvement.

Alejandro Licchauco

Nationalism is the power that moves peoples to forge nations; a philosophy of power for building and nourishing the power of a state; a state must be strong and independent.

Horacio de la Costa, S.J.

Nationalism is not only a fact but a power; not merely a sentiment; it is an ideology or construct of the intellect.

Rededication to freedom and nationalism (RA 1425)

RA 1425 calls for re-dedication to the ideals of freedom and nationalism and honoring heroes, especially Jose Rizal.

Nationalism nourished by history (Recto)

Recto’s view that nationalism is sustained by a sense of history and knowing the past to be in intimate communion with those who made it.

Nationalism as antagonist of colonialism (Recto)

Recto’s assertion that nationalism is the natural opponent of colonialism; it is a vital force.

Non-nationalists (per Licchauco)

People who profess patriotism but are indifferent to the problems of power and independence.

Reading Rizal's novels as inspiration

Reading Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo provides youth with inspiration for nationalism.

Nationalism (general concept)

A belief and movement emphasizing the power, identity, and sovereignty of the nation-state, often linked to independence and national strength.