Rizal and all things Pepe

RA 1425

What Republic Act number is the Rizal Law?

Rizal Law

It is a Philippine law that requires all schools in the Philippines, both public and private, to offer courses on the life, works, and writings of the Philippine national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.

Claro M. Recto

Who was the first policymaker who championed the Rizal Bill?

Senate Bill No. 438

What was the Senate version of the Rizal Bill?

April 3, 1956

When did Claro M. Recto propose Senate Bill No. 438?

Senate Committee on Education

Where did Claro M. Recto submit his proposal?

Senator Jose P. Laurel

Who sponsored the Rizal Bill in the senate and presented it to the Upper House?

April 17, 1956

When did Senator Jose P. Laurel present the Rizal bill to the Upper House?

Father Jesus Cavanna

He argued that Jose Rizal’ novels from the past should not be taught in schools because they do not accurately depict current conditions and may give a false impression of the country.

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In the 333 pages of Noli Me Tangere, how many passages are nationalistic?

120

In the 333 passages of Noli Me Tangere, how many passages were anti-Catholic

170

How many lines from Noli Me Tangere were offensive to the Catholic doctrine?

50

How many lines in El Filibusterismo were offensive to the Catholic doctrine

May 17, 1956

When was Senate Bill no 438 unanimously approved?

June 12, 1956

When did the Rizal bill become signed into law by President Ramon Magsaysay

Birth of modernity

Rizal was born during the 19th century, this era was also known as the ?, emphasizing the break from traditional ways of life.

Galleon Trade

This was the trade route established exclusively for the monopoly of trade control by Spain. Ships can only head to trade between Acapulco, Mexico, and Manila, and vice versa.

Suez Canal

The opening of the ? resulted in faster trading between the Philippines and other foreign states.

Europe

Where was Rizal exposed to secular and liberal ideas, showing him that a democratic world was possible?

Ilustrados

These were a group of educated natives who sought freedom and independence from Spanish Rule. Their name means enlightened ones.

June 19, 1861

When was Rizal born?

Calamba, Laguna

Where was Rizal born?

Father Rufino Collantes

Who baptized Jose Rizal?

St. Joseph, St. Gervacio Protacio

Whose two saints took inspiration for Jose Rizal’s name?

Domingo Lam-co

Rizal’s surname Mercado comes from Rizal’s Chinese ancestor ?

Claveria Decree

The surname Rizal was adapted by the Mercados during the 1840s because of the ?

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Jose Rizal was the ? child of the Mercado family, who were relatively well off and lived on a tenant land owned by a Dominican in Calamba, Laguna.

Francisco Mercado Rizal

Who was the father of Jose Rizal

Teodora Alonso Realonda

Who was the mother of Jose Rizal?

Saturnina Hidalgo

Eldest sister of Rizal?

Paciano Rizal

Eldest brother of Rizal

Narcisa Mercado

3rd oldest of the Rizal siblings

Olimpia Mercado

4th oldest of the Rizal siblings

Lucia Mercado

5th oldest of the Rizal siblings

Maria Mercado

6th oldest of the Rizal siblings

Concepcion Mercado

8th oldest of the Rizal siblings

Josefa Mercado

9th oldest of the Rizal siblings

Trinidad Mercado

10th oldest of the Rizal siblings

Soledad Mercado

11th oldest of the Rizal siblings

Tiyo Jose Alberto

He was an accomplished artist who nurtured Rizal and gave him an appreciation for nature’s beauty and taught him various art forms such as painting, sketching, and sculpture.

Tiyo Gregorio

He was a learned scholar who instilled in Rizal a love for education, emphasizing its importance and the value of hard work. He also encouraged Rizal to think critically, observe his surroundings attentively, and deepen his curiosity and knowledge.

Tiyo Manuel

He was concerned about Rizal’s physical well-being and taught him various athletic skills, including swimming, fencing, wrestling, and other martial arts. He helped Rizal develop proficiency in these areas despite his undersized frame.

Leon Monroy

He was one of the tutors of Jose Rizal and taught the boy Spanish and Latin

Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz

He was Jose Rizal’s mentor in Binan who taught him Spanish and Latin. A tall, thin man with a long neck and sharp nose.

Father Jose Burgos

He was considered one of the most subversive among the secular priests during the time of Rizal.

Paciano Mercado

He was a farmer, served as Rizal’s link to his family, and served as a general in the Revolutionary Army.

La Solidaridad

This was the newspaper where the first propagandists in Madrid, Marcelo H. Del Pilar, Graciano Lopez Jaena, and Jose Rizal published essays that dealt with the changes that could be applied to the Philippines.

Calamba Hacienda case

This was one of the big heartbreaks of Rizal, where Dominican Friars raised the rent of the lands in Calamba. There were also houses burned and people evicted from their homes during this time.

1891

When did Rizal go to Hong Kong to meet with his family?

La Liga Filipina

It was a civic society found with the goal of promoting reforms and uniting the archipelago through mutual aid in education, commerce, and defense against injustice.

Dapitan

Where did Rizal spend his last 4 years?

Dr. Pio Valenzuela

He was the man who went to Rizal in Dapitan to serve as Andres Bonifacio’ proxy and ask him what his thoughts were on the revolution.

virtue, sacrifice, love

The redemption of the Philippines presupposes ? and ? presupposes ?, and ? presupposes ?.

Decoroso Rosales, Mariano Cuenco, Francisco Rodrigo

Who were the three determined opposition against the Rizal Bill?

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M? C?
F? R?

Jesus Paredes

He was a radio commentator who declared that since some parts of the novels had been declared “objectional matter”, Catholics had the right to refuse to read them so as not to endanger their salvation.

Narciso Pimentel Jr.

He speculated that the bill was Recto’s revenge against Catholic voters who, together with Magsaysay, were responsible for his poor showing in the 1955 senatorial elections.