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1. The document discusses the views both in favor of and against Republic Act 1425, also known as the Rizal Law, which mandates the teaching of Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings in schools. Supporters believe it fosters patriotism and honors Rizal's contributions, while opponents argue it violates religious freedom and could motivate rebellion. 2. It explains that studying Rizal educates people about life under Spanish colonial rule and inspires nationalism through his heroic deeds and role in the Philippine revolution. His novels were also tools to fight for freedom and justice. 3. The author reflects that their school effectively taught Rizal's works in compliance with the Riz

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Life of Rizal

1. The document discusses the views both in favor of and against Republic Act 1425, also known as the Rizal Law, which mandates the teaching of Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings in schools. Supporters believe it fosters patriotism and honors Rizal's contributions, while opponents argue it violates religious freedom and could motivate rebellion. 2. It explains that studying Rizal educates people about life under Spanish colonial rule and inspires nationalism through his heroic deeds and role in the Philippine revolution. His novels were also tools to fight for freedom and justice. 3. The author reflects that their school effectively taught Rizal's works in compliance with the Riz

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LIFE AND WORKS OF RIZAL

1. Compare and contrast the views of those in favor and against RA 1425.
The Republic Act No. 1425 (commonly known as the Rizal Law) is a law that requires all
public and private schools, colleges, and universities to teach Jose Rizal's life, works, and
writings, notably his novels (Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo). This law was passed on June
12, 1956, with the intention of instilling in the youth a constant and motivating source of
patriotism, in addition to recognizing Jose Rizal's service to his nation. Rizal's works and life are
thought to be a way for people to build moral character and civil consciousness through his
works. This is also a sort of remembrance of our heroes' values of nationalism and
independence who gave their lives for the Philippines' freedom.
Senator Claro M. Recto was the principal proponent of the Rizal Bill, and passage of the
RA 1425 could be dangerous since Rizal's works could be a source or motivation for insurrection
against the government. The RA 1425, like Rizal did, would offer a stronger platform for instilling
true patriotism and nationalism on the part of those who support it. In the case of those who
disagreed, they were concerned about how Rizal's works had previously served as a source of
motivation for people to rebel and be conscious of what was going on in our nation under
Spanish colonization. The Catholic church, on the other hand, was the main opponent of the
law, believing that Senator Claro M. Recto was a communist and anti-Catholic, and that the
teaching of Rizal's works, particularly the novels depicting the wrongdoings and mistreatment of
Catholics during the Spanish period, violated the right to freedom of conscience and religion.
Because the events that occurred throughout Rizal's period were far too varied in their status,
this may cause confusion and misinformation for those who opposed it. As a result of the bill, it
is possible that Catholic schools will be closed.
We can answer yes to the question of whether identical reasons are still valid today
because the Catholic Church's argument and position has not changed since then. They continue
to believe that this is a violation of religious and conscience freedoms. The bill's purpose was
very obvious, and that is to foster patriotism and nationalism, as well as to memorialize and
celebrate Rizal's contributions to our history.

2. Why do we need to study The Life and Works of Jose Rizal?


We must not only study but also respect Rizal's work and contributions, especially his
novels, which may educate us how life was before we became self-sufficient in the first place.
Because he has made a significant contribution to the country. Jose Rizal was executed because
of his devotion for the country. Studying Rizal may prove us and offer us a different vision of him
as we research and delve into his life, and studying his works may also lead us to a better
perception of life. It was such a heroic deed of risking his life for an accusation and becoming a
role model in the Filipino uprising. Rizal also motivates us to be a key contributor to the success
of our country, and we must also fight for our freedom, justice, and rights in order to accomplish
the triumph of all people regardless of their status, as well as cultivate the weapon of novel
writing. We don't just live in a world where writing is an essential instrument for conquering and
fighting for what is right, but we also live in a world where writing is a necessary tool for
conquering and fighting for what is right.

3. Reflect in your secondary education Did your school comply with RA 1425. How effective
is the Rizal Law in instilling patriotism among secondary school students?

Yes, we were required to study the works in our school (Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo). It was effective and truthful to its objective, I believe, since as a result of our
discussion, we had a better understanding of what life was like for Filipinos in the past, and how
oppressed they were in the hands of the Spaniards. Our heroes, not only Rizal, but all of those
who revolted and gave their lives for our independence, encouraged us to become more aware
of what they did through these works. Like Rizal and other men, the novels and conversation
about Rizal inspired the youth and instilled in their hearts a passion for our nation. We became
more aware of our identity and appreciative of the acts people took for our country as a result
of learning more about the Philippines' history via literature (for example, the Treaty of Paris, in
which the Philippines was sold to America by the Spaniards).

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