Lesson 1 - Rizal Law Flashcards
What Republic Act is “Rizal Law”?
Republic Act 1425
Who proposed the “Rizal Bill”?
Claro M. Recto and Jose P. Laurel
What does the “Rizal Bill” mandate?
it mandates schools to offer a course on Rizal’s life, works, and writings
Which party intensely opposed the “Rizal Bill”?
Catholic Church
Why did Catholic schools oppose the “Rizal Bill”?
They were threatened because of the communist and anti-Catholic views of Recto and Laurel
Who requested Recto to only require the expurgated version of Rizal’s two novels?
Archbishop of Manila, Rufino Santos
What was Recto’s response to the Archbishop’s request?
He refused and insisted on the use of the unexpurgated version of Rizal’s novels
Who quoted, “This is the fight for Rizal’s legacy”?
Ocampo, 2012
The priests who opposed the passage of the bill _________ the persons behind the bill and considered them _________.
threatened, heretic
If the bill was converted into law, what would happen to Catholic schools according to the Catholic Church?
these schools might close
What was Recto and Laurel’s response to the Catholic Church’s threat of closing Catholic schools?
if that were to happen, those schools would then be nationalized and the government would convert these schools into government-ruled institution
Senators who opposed the bill
- Francisco “Soc” Rodrigo
- Mariano Cuenco
- Decoroso Rosales
Groups who opposed the bill
- Catholic Action of the Philippines
- Congregation of the Mission
- Knights of Columbus
- Catholic Teachers Guild
___________ directed CHED and DECS to fully implement the law through ___________ in ________.
Fidel Ramos, CMO No. 247, 1994
___________ was issued to strictly enforce the law in ___________.
CMO No. 3, 1995
Significance of RA 1425
- provides insights on how to deal with current problems
- helps to understand better ourselves as Filipinos
- teaches nationalism
- provides various essential life lessons
- serves as a worthwhile inspiration to every Filipino
When was Senate Bill No. 438 filed by the Committee on Education by former Sen. Claro M. Recto?
April 3, 1956
When did Jose P. Laurel sponsor the bill?
April 17, 1956
When did Cong. Jacobo Gonzales introduce another bill, HB No. 5561?
April 19, 1956
When did the first debate take place?
April 23, 1956
When was both bills approved on the third reading?
May 17, 1956
When did Ramon Magsaysay sign and approve the bill?
June 12, 1956
Main reasons why the Catholic Church opposed the bill?
- 120 passages are Anti-Catholic
- Offensive to the Catholic doctrine
- Divides the nation
- Compulsion
- Attacks the Catholic faith
Changes made in order to enact the bill despite the Church’s opposition?
The law will focus on other works of Rizal and the reading of the unexpurgated version of El Fili and Noli will only be optional.
