Rizal 4 Questions

1.Explain the significance of the passage of R.A. 1425 which is known as the Rizal Law.
As a youth, it would be an honor to study the greatest sacrifices of the national

hero of the Philippines. It provides us the knowledge that he had gone through and the
challenges he was able to surpass just to enjoy our nation. In accordance with Section 1
of the Rizal Law, also known as Republic Act 1425, it is mandatory to study Rizal's life
and works. During a time when the Filipino identity is eroding, this Republic Act asks for
a greater feeling of nationalism among the people of the Philippines. The Rizal
legislation provides a means for young people to better grasp Rizal's vision. With this
statute, we hope to bring Rizal closer to our hearts. It is critical to strengthen not just the
Rizal course, but also the topic of Philippine history as well. His nonviolent methods of
reforming the political system earned him the title of Asia's first contemporary nonviolent
proponent of political change. National Heroes are individuals who have made
substantial positive contributions to the growth and development of society and who
serve as role models for the rest of the country. Knowing our heroes is to know
ourselves: our beliefs, our collective history, who we are, and what it is that makes us
Filipino citizens so magnificent. To know our heroes is to know ourselves. National
heroes often reflect the collective values of a country; hence, fostering a sense of unity
among people regarding Rizal and his works would be good in understanding the
factors that have led to the creation of the current social order. National heroes serve as
a perpetual beacon of inspiration for what inhabitants of a country should strive to be
like. It also hopes to instill a love for humanity, respect for human rights, and an
understanding of the role of national heroes in the country's historical growth. By
studying Rizal, we are looking forward to the future of this nation.
2.In what reasons why Senator Claro M. Recto authored the Senate Bill 438 or
otherwise known as Rizal Bill of 1956? Explain
To give you a little background, Claro M. Recto was a well-known nationalist who
fought for various rights of the Filipino people, including serving as president of the
assembly that drafted the Philippine Constitution in 1934–35 in accordance with the
provisions of the Tydings–McDuffie Act, which was a precursor to independence and
self-government after a 10-year transitional period, among other things. Senator Claro
M. Recto was the most vocal supporter of the Rizal Bill in the Senate. He attempted to
have the measure introduced as a sponsor in Congress. In contrast, the Catholic
Church was quite vocal in its opposition to the proposal. During the 1955 Senate
election, the Catholic Church accused Recto of being a communist and an anti-Catholic,
charges that were later proven false. Following Recto's victory, the Catholic Church
maintained its opposition to the law mandating the reading of Rizal's works Noli Me
Tángere and El Filibusterismo, alleging that it would violate religious freedom and
freedom of conscience. He wished for Rizal to be revered across the country. This Act
authorizes the publishing and distribution of Jose Rizal's books Noli me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo, as well as courses on his life and works in public and private schools,
colleges, and universities, among other things. It is also known as the Jose Rizal Act or
simply as the Rizal Law. Claro M. Recto had seen the aftermath of Rizal’s heroism as if
there were no academic representations of the national hero. The books el
filibusterismo and noli me tangere were all sensitive contents in the church. This
signifies that the church had wrong doings from the past and are against the bill. He
wanted students from elementary, high school, and tertiary education from both private
and public schools. Indeed, he was a part of the aftermath of this country’s great
revolution.
3. What are the arguments of the oppositors of the Bill and why they don’t want the bill
to be passed into law?
Recto was characterized as a communist and anti-Catholic by those who were
hostile to the Rizal Bill. According to Abinales and Amoroso (2005), the Catholic Church
was concerned that the law would infringe on their right to religious freedom. The
catholic church has been the most vocal supporter of this legislation. I have no desire to
be disrespectful to religion, but I would want to give the facts for the sake of this article.
Members of Catholic organizations such as Catholic Action of the Philippines, the
Congregation of the Mission, the Knights of Columbus, and the Catholic Teachers Guild
mobilized in opposition to the bill; they were met with opposition from groups such as
Veteranos de la Revolucion (Spirit of 1896), Alagad ni Rizal (Spirit of 1896), the
Freemasons, and The Knights of Rizal. Decoroso Rosales, a former senator of the
Republic of the Philippines, was another prominent proponent of the opposition's
position on immigration. What was it about the Rizal legislation that made Decoroso
Rosales so hostile to it? He thought that if the law was passed, it would result in the
shutdown of Catholic schools all throughout the country. He feared that the passage of
the law would have a negative impact on the number of Catholics in the Philippine
population. Jesus Paredes of Abra is an advocate of Rizal's legislation. According to a
widespread consensus, because of the requirements provided in the legislation, and
since the stands indicated justify why it is to be one, the Rizal Law continues to be
practical, despite reservations raised about its translation. However, there are certain
circumstances that would be defended on the side of the opposition, mostly due of the
people's perspective on religion. The opponents of the law stated that it would violate
their right to freedom of conscience and religion. CBCP claimed that Rizal had broken
the Church's statutes, notably Canon Law 1399, which prohibits the publication of
publications that challenge or ridicule any of the Catholic doctrines or support errors that
have been denounced by the Holy See.
4. If you are one of the senators during the debate over the Bill, will you support or
oppose the Bill. Why or why not?
I would vote in favor of the legislation to be implemented in different walks of
education. I am taking use of the opportunities that have come my way as a result of the
distinguished Dr. Jose Rizal. If it weren't for the law, I would have missed out on
meeting one of the finest educators that I could have ever met. My high school years
were marked by the presence of a teacher who was strongly nationalistic, and she
instructed us in Filipino while also allowing us to read works such as noli me tangere
and el filibusterismo. It is only for the sake of nationalism that I would support this
legislation; after all, it was this individual who died on the Luneta grounds and who is
perpetually shown on the heads of 1-peso coins who we should all be thanking for our
freedom. We are enjoying our independence because of the pride that they felt in
themselves. Because the Catholic Church wields enormous power over the
government, and because Rizal was an outspoken opponent of the Church during his
lifetime, the Rizal Law was severely hampered in its implementation. The Catholic
Church went to great lengths to ensure that Rizal's works did not expose the Filipino
people to the mistakes of the Church, and they were successful. The Catholic Church
will do all in its power to prevent the Rizal Law from being changed in order to make it
more relevant to today's reality. It is my belief that a government controlled by the
church should always be kept apart, and the Rizal law was one approach of educating
students on how they should decide on their political ideas in the first place. I would
support this law as a senator because I support this nation as a citizen.

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1.Explain the significance of the passage of R.A. 1425 which is known as the Rizal Law.

As a youth, it would be an honor to study the greatest sacrifices of the national

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