RIZAL031: 1 Introduction of Rizal

Rizal Law

Republic Act No. 1425

Author of Rizal Law

Claro M. Recto

When was Rizal Law signed?

June 12, 1956

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, particularly his novels; Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.

Republic Act No. 1425

composed of 6 sections

Republic Act No. 1425

The goal of studying Rizal's life, works, and writings

to enrich the minds of the youth about the history of the Philippines

Who should implement the study of Rizal's works?

The government should implement the study of Rizal's works.

What is the purpose of appreciating Rizal's ideals and teachings?

The purpose of appreciating Rizal's ideals and teachings is to relate them to the present conditions of the country and apply them to current social problems and issues.

The purpose of studying Rizal's life, works, and writings?

to bring about nationalism among students.

What is included in the college curriculum regarding the works of Rizal?

The inclusion of the works of Rizal, particularly the study of his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, is included in the college curriculum.

What other works of Rizal are included in the college curriculum?

such as letters, paintings, and travels

The purpose of funding the law regarding the study of Rizal's life, works, and writings?

It is intended to provide supplemental copies of Rizal's novels among public libraries.

What is the focus of the law regarding the study of Rizal's life, works, and writings?

The focus of the law is the implementation of the study of Rizal's life, works, and writings.

What is mandated by law regarding the study of Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings?

The adoption of the study of Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings in colleges and universities, both public and private, is mandated by law.

What should be implemented by the government in terms of studying Rizal's works?

The study of Rizal's two important novels and other works, as well as its translations in Filipino and English, should be implemented by the government.

How does the study of Rizal foster nationalism among youth?

By giving a wide range of thoughts on how Rizal and other heroes fought for freedom for the sake of the country's survival against imperialism, the study of Rizal fosters nationalism among youth.

What was the purpose of the "Noli Me Tangere"?

The purpose of the "Noli Me Tangere" was to unmask the hypocrisy under the cloak of religion that came to impoverish the society, unveil the deception behind the brilliant words of the government, and bring attention to the culpable and shameful complacence with miseries. The author stated that all facts related in the book are true and real, and he can give proof of them.

Who ordered a review of "Noli Me Tangere"?

The Dominican Archbishop, Pedro Payo, ordered a review of the "Noli Me Tangere".

What was the result of the review ordered by Archbishop Pedro Payo of "Noli Me Tangere"?

The result of the review ordered by Archbishop Pedro Payo of "Noli Me Tangere" was that it was deemed heretical, impious, and scandalous in the religious order, antipatriotic, subversive of the public order, and offensive to the government of Spain.

Who distributed pamphlets attacking Rizal's views on Spanish colonial setup?

Fr. Salvador Font distributed pamphlets in which he enunciated the attacks that Rizal allegedly had made on the different aspects of the Spanish colonial setup.

Who declared mere possession of "Noli Me Tangere" punishable?

Governor Valeriano Weyler (also known as the Butcher of Cuba) declared mere possession of "Noli Me Tangere" punishable.

Who issued pamphlets discussing the dangers of reading "Noli Me Tangere" and put forward threatening questions?

Friar Jose Rodriguez issued a series of pamphlets that discussed the dangers of reading "Noli Me Tangere" and put forward threatening questions such as "Why should I read them?" "Beware of Them?"And "What do you think of plaque?" "A confession or damnation?"

Marcelo H. del Pilar's pamphlets

• Circulated to counter Fr. Rodriguez's pamphlets

• Written in Tagalog

• Content was the opposite of Fr. Rodriguez's pamphlets

What was Fr. Vicente Garcia's argument about Rizal's novel?

Fr. Vicente Garcia argued that Rizal's novel should be viewed as a literary work, not as a doctrine and considered it as neither heretical nor blasphemous.

What did Jose Rizal think about the effects of his novel, Noli Me Tangere?

Jose Rizal believed that his novel, Noli Me Tangere, has served its purpose and has struck the head of friar rule and mal-administration in the Philippines. He felt that the book has not yet been properly judged and its effects are still being felt, but will be judged correctly when the people it criticizes are no longer present in the country's political life and a new generation arises that does not participate in current crimes.

What is the book published in late 1891 in Europe and circulated in the Philippines?

The book is one that also received attack and its author received the same fate as that of Noli.

What did the governor-general comment about the "Fili" that resulted in Rizal's sentence of deportation?

The governor-General stated that the "Fili" was dedicated to the three priests (GOMBURZA), which led to Rizal's sentence of deportation.

What did Rizal say about his defense on "The Fili"?

Rizal stated that with sincerity and impartiality, he looked into the past and saw that his "novel" has come true so exactly that he was both an actor and a victim in it. He said that he wrote the book with a clear-sighted look at the realities in his native country.

Who authored Senate Bill No. 438 which aimed to instill patriotism in the minds of the youth?

Senator Claro M. Recto authored Senate Bill No. 438.

What was the result of the Senate bill no.438 debate?

The debate resulted in a high level of emotionalism and ardent patriotism, with verbal jousts, hecklers in the gallery, rising blood pressure, and even fistfights between two hotheaded representatives.

What groups opposed Senate Bill No.438?

The groups that opposed Senate Bill No.438 were Catholic Action of the Philippines, Congregation of the Missions, Knights of Columbus, and Catholic Teachers Guild.

Why did the opponents argue against the Senate Bill No.438?

The opponents argued that the Bill violated religious freedom and that requiring students to read the books could potentially harm their faith.

What argument did the opponents make against Senate Bill No.438?

The opponents of Senate Bill No.438 argued that the bill violated religious freedom, as the novels contain anti-Catholic statements that may be harmful to their faith. Fr. Jesus Cavana found that a 332-page edition of the Noli Me Tangere contains 120 pages of anti-Catholic statements and only 25 pages of patriotic content.

What was the argument made by opponents of Senate Bill No.438 regarding the Noli and Fili?

Opponents argued that "The Noli and Fili are books of the past, by the past. While they have their place in the Philippine history, they certainly are inadequate Bible of Philippine nationalism today.

Why did the opponents of Senate Bill No. 438 believe that Rizal should be left to rest in peace?

The opponents of the bill believed that Rizal should be left to rest in peace because they believed that "Rizal is dead."

Who were the Proponents of Senate Bill No.438?

The Proponents of Senate Bill No.438 were Revolutionary Veterans known as the 'Spirit of 1896', Alagad ni Rizal, Freemasons, and Book Lovers Society.

What argument did the proponents of the Rizal Bill make regarding the effect of preventing Filipino youth from reading Rizal's patriotic writings?

Preventing Filipino youth from reading Rizal's patriotic writings would be worse than what the friars had done and would be tantamount to executing Rizal a second time. They claimed that the opponents of the bill were effectively condemning Rizal's writings to oblivion.

What did the veteran claim about reading Rizal's novels?

The veteran claimed that he had risked death just to be able to read Rizal's novels at a time when the Philippines was not yet free and his loyalty to religion ends where his loyalty to his country begins.

Who said "The people who would eliminate the books of Rizal from the schools...would blot out from our minds the memory of the national hero...now that Rizal is dead and they can no longer attempt at his life, they are attempting to wipe out his memory."?

Claro M. Recto

What did A. Ocampo admire about Claro M. Recto when Catholic schools threatened to close shop if the Rizal Bill was passed?

A. Ocampo admired that Recto was willing to risk losing votes because of his principles and was one man who was undaunted by threats from church bigwigs.

What did Senator Jose Laurel modify in the Rizal Bill and what did it require for all schools to include in their curricula?

Senator Jose Laurel modified the Rizal Bill to require all public and private schools, colleges, and universities to include courses on the life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly the Noli and Fili, in their original and unexpurgated versions. It allowed exemptions from reading such versions for reasons of religious belief.

Sponsored the Bill in the Senate

Jose P. Laurel