Discover the Legacy of Jose Rizal

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Which bill requires the inclusion of Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings in the curriculum of all schools?

Senate bill 439

Senate bill 437

Senate bill 438 (correct)

Senate bill 436

Who first authored the Rizal Bill?

Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr.

Senator Jose B. Laurel Sr.

Senator Jose P. Rizal

Senator Claro M. Recto (correct)

Which two novels by Jose Rizal are considered controversial in the Philippines?

Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo (correct)

Noli Me Tangere and Ibong Adarna

Noli Me Tangere and Florante at Laura

El Filibusterismo and Florante at Laura

Who endorsed the Rizal Bill in the Committee on Education?

Senator Jose B. Laurel Sr. Signup and view all the answers

What is the bill known as after it is signed into law?

Republic Act 1425 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Senate bill 438?

requires that the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal be included in the curriculum of all private and public schools, colleges and universities. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Rizal Bill controversial?

The bill was vehemently opposed by the Legislative Arm and the Catholic Church due to the inclusion of compulsory reading of Rizal's novels, which they found embarrassing to Catholic dogmas. Signup and view all the answers

What is the process for the approval and implementation of the Rizal Bill?

The bill is taken to the Upper and Lower Houses of Congress for deliberation before it is approved and implemented in all schools and signed into law as Republic Act 1425. Signup and view all the answers