The Rizal Law ( RA 1425)

The Rizal Law was enacted on __________.

June 12, 1956

The Rizal Law mandates educational institutions to include a course on __________, particularly his novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.

Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings

The main proponent of the Rizal Bill was __________.

Senator Claro M. Recto

Senator Claro M. Recto was unfairly branded as a __________ and an anti-Catholic due to his support for the Rizal Bill.

communist

Schools can apply for exemptions from reading Rizal's novels for students who believe they will __________ their faith.

ruin

The full name of Republic Act No. 1425 is __________.

An Act to Include in the Curricula of All Public and Private Schools, Colleges and Universities Courses on the Life, Works and Writings of Jose Rizal.

The Rizal Law aims to rededicate the youth to the ideals of __________ and nationalism.

freedom

The first section of the Rizal Law mandates students to read __________ novels.

Rizal’s

Rizal's call for education was a way for him to promote __________ among Filipinos.

patriotism

The goal of studying Rizal today is to help students make sense of the present by looking back at __________.

the past

Rizal's experience and ideologies are instrumental in grasping the current context of __________.

Philippine society

Republic Act No. __________ prohibits cockfighting, horse racing, and jai alai on Rizal Day.

229

Former President Fidel V. Ramos directed the full implementation of RA __________ in 1994.

1425

The Rizal Law was met with intense opposition, particularly from the __________.

Catholic Church

Students are encouraged to study Rizal to understand the real essence of being a __________.

Filipino

The novellas written by Rizal, particularly Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, are central to __________ nationalism.

Filipino

Rizal is often considered a __________ because of his significant contributions to Philippine society.

national hero

Literature reflects society and is influenced by the __________ and values of a culture.

norms

Rizal's writings serve as a constant source of __________ for the youth.

inspiration

The Rizal Law was created in part to foster __________ skills in students.

critical thinking

Jose Rizal was executed by the Spanish colonial regime in __________.

1896