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Who authored the Rizal Law, also known as R.A. 1425?
Who authored the Rizal Law, also known as R.A. 1425?
What was the main purpose of the Rizal Law when it was proposed by Claro M. Recto?
What was the main purpose of the Rizal Law when it was proposed by Claro M. Recto?
Why did the Catholic Church oppose the Rizal Bill that mandated the reading of Noli Me Tángere and El Filibusterismo?
Why did the Catholic Church oppose the Rizal Bill that mandated the reading of Noli Me Tángere and El Filibusterismo?
Who inserted a compromise into the Rizal Bill that allowed college students to read unexpurgated versions of certain contested materials?
Who inserted a compromise into the Rizal Bill that allowed college students to read unexpurgated versions of certain contested materials?
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Why did Gov. Izquierdo offer the little girl a deal?
Why did Gov. Izquierdo offer the little girl a deal?
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When was the Rizal Law officially approved by the Philippine Legislature?
When was the Rizal Law officially approved by the Philippine Legislature?
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What was the reason Jose failed to earn the medal in Spanish?
What was the reason Jose failed to earn the medal in Spanish?
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What was the reason behind the compromise inserted by Jose P. Laurel in the Rizal Bill?
What was the reason behind the compromise inserted by Jose P. Laurel in the Rizal Bill?
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What inspired Jose to study harder and write poetry?
What inspired Jose to study harder and write poetry?
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Why was Jose dissatisfied at the end of the year despite his excellent grades?
Why was Jose dissatisfied at the end of the year despite his excellent grades?
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Who was Doña Teodora and what happened to her?
Who was Doña Teodora and what happened to her?
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What did Jose do after his summer vacation in Calamba?
What did Jose do after his summer vacation in Calamba?
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What degree did Rizal receive upon graduating from Ateneo?
What degree did Rizal receive upon graduating from Ateneo?
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Who was the professor that discovered Rizal's writing talent and became his favorite teacher?
Who was the professor that discovered Rizal's writing talent and became his favorite teacher?
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Which subject did Padre Jose Vilaclara invite Rizal to major in?
Which subject did Padre Jose Vilaclara invite Rizal to major in?
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Where did Rizal meet Dr. Rudolf Virchow and Dr. Hans Virchow?
Where did Rizal meet Dr. Rudolf Virchow and Dr. Hans Virchow?
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How old was Rizal when he graduated from Ateneo?
How old was Rizal when he graduated from Ateneo?
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Why did Rizal go to Leipzig, Germany?
Why did Rizal go to Leipzig, Germany?
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Who was considered the most brilliant Atenean of Rizal's time?
Who was considered the most brilliant Atenean of Rizal's time?
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What scholarly paper did Rizal write and lecture to the anthropological society?
What scholarly paper did Rizal write and lecture to the anthropological society?
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What did Rizal excel in at the end of the school year?
What did Rizal excel in at the end of the school year?
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What were the reasons for Rizal staying in Berlin?
What were the reasons for Rizal staying in Berlin?
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How did Rizal keep himself physically fit while in Berlin?
How did Rizal keep himself physically fit while in Berlin?
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Who directed the Anthropological and Ethnological Museum where Rizal visited in Dresden?
Who directed the Anthropological and Ethnological Museum where Rizal visited in Dresden?
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During his visit to Leitmeritz, Rizal received his long-delayed allowance of P1,000 from which family member?
During his visit to Leitmeritz, Rizal received his long-delayed allowance of P1,000 from which family member?
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What impressed the town mayor of Leitmeritz about Rizal during their meeting?
What impressed the town mayor of Leitmeritz about Rizal during their meeting?
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At the Tourists Club of Leitmeritz, which role did Blumentritt hold?
At the Tourists Club of Leitmeritz, which role did Blumentritt hold?
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Where did Rizal and Viola proceed to after visiting Leitmeritz?
Where did Rizal and Viola proceed to after visiting Leitmeritz?
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Which professor did Rizal and Viola meet at the University of Prague, known for being a natural history professor?
Which professor did Rizal and Viola meet at the University of Prague, known for being a natural history professor?
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Which cities did Rizal visit in Italy that are mentioned in the text?
Which cities did Rizal visit in Italy that are mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
The Rizal Law
- Rizal Law, also known as Republic Act 1425, was signed on June 12, 1956, by President Ramon Magsaysay.
- The law was authored by Senator Claro M. Recto and co-authored by Senator Jose P. Laurel.
- The law made it compulsory for college and university students to study the life and works of Rizal.
The Story of Rizal Law
- Senator Claro M. Recto filed the original Rizal Bill in 1956.
- The bill was met with opposition from the Catholic Church, who claimed it would violate freedom of conscience and religion.
- A compromise was inserted by Senator Jose P. Laurel, allowing college students to read unexpurgated versions of Rizal's novels.
Early Life and Education of Rizal
- Jose Rizal's mother, Doña Teodora, was released from prison after a girl named Soledad wished for her mother's return.
- Rizal returned to Ateneo for his junior year, but was dissatisfied with his grades, failing to earn a medal in Spanish.
- He was inspired by his professor, Father Francisco de Paula Sanchez, to study harder and write poetry.
- Rizal topped in all his subjects and won five medals at the end of the school term.
Academic and Extra-Curricular Activities
- Rizal graduated from Ateneo on March 23, 1877, at the age of 16, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts with highest honors.
- His professors, Padre Francisco de Paula Sanchez and Padre Jose Vilaclara, were influential in his life and studies.
- Rizal was active in school and curious about joining extra-curricular activities.
Works in Germany
- Rizal befriended Prof. Friedrich Ratzel, a German historian and psychologist at the University of Leipzig.
- He translated "William Tell" and the Tales of Christian Andersen into Tagalog.
- Rizal worked at the clinic of Dr. R. Schulzer, a German ophthalmologist.
- He wrote a scholarly paper entitled "Tagalische Verskunst" and lectured to the anthropological society.
Missions in Berlin, Germany
- Rizal's reasons for staying in Berlin were to finish writing and publish his first novel "Noli Me Tangere", promote the existence of the Filipinos, and expose their plight under Spanish rule.
Leitmeritz, Austria
- Rizal met Dr. Adolf B. Meyer, director of the Anthropological and Ethnological Museum in Dresden.
- He visited Leitmeritz, Austria, and was introduced to Blumentritt's wife and children.
- Rizal was impressed by the Bohemian beer and the German language.
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