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Jose B. Laurel, Jr.
A congressman and one of the main proponents of the Rizal Law (Republic Act No. 1425). He played a key role in drafting and defending the bill in Congress and was instrumental in seeking compromise during the heated debates.
Senator Jose P. Laurel
Chairman of the Committee on Education and main sponsor of Senate Bill No. 438 (the Rizal Bill). He argued that reading Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo would instill patriotism and a sense of national identity in Filipinos.
Senator Claro M. Recto
A strong supporter of the Rizal Bill and a leading figure in the nationalist movement. His defense of the bill was based on the principle that the State had the authority to mandate the reading of Rizal’s works to foster civic consciousness and national pride.
Congressman Jacobo Z. Gonzales
Introduced an identical version of the Rizal Bill in the House of Representatives. He was a strong advocate for the bill and sought to ensure its approval in the lower chamber.
Congressman Emilio Cortez
A supporter of the Rizal Bill in the House of Representatives. He argued for the necessity of teaching Rizal’s works to promote nationalism and patriotism.
April 3, 1956
Senate Bill No. 438, or the Rizal Bill, was filed by the Committee on Education. It marked the beginning of the legislative process to make Rizal’s works compulsory reading.
April 17, 1956
Senator Jose P. Laurel began sponsoring the Rizal Bill in the Senate. This date marks the start of the intense debates and discussions that divided Congress and the nation.
April 23, 1956
The debates on Senate Bill No. 438 formally began in the Senate, led by Senator Laurel and Senator Claro M. Recto on one side and Senators Cuenco, Rodrigo, and Rosales on the other.
April 19, 1956
Congressman Jacobo Z. Gonzales introduced House Bill No. 5561, an identical version of Senate Bill No. 438, in the House of Representatives. The introduction of the bill in both chambers ensured that discussions would take place simultaneously.