10 Questions
What was the reason for the government's renewed interest in the teaching of Rizal's life and works in 1994?
Preparation for the centennial of Rizal's death and the centennial of the Declaration of Philippine Independence in 1998.
Why did Teodoro Agoncillo argue that there was no Philippine history before 1872?
He argued that primary sources before 1872 were written largely by Spaniards, for Spaniards, and thus represented the history of Spain in the Philippines.
What was the purpose of Republic Act No. 1425?
To mandate the teaching of the life and works of Jose Rizal, in order to re-dedicate to the ideals of freedom and nationalism.
What action did President Fidel V. Ramos order regarding schools not complying with Republic Act No. 1425?
He ordered the Department of Education, Culture and Sports and the Commission on Higher Education to fully implement the law and impose disciplinary action against non-compliant schools.
What were the two significant versions of Republic Act No. 1425, and how were they originally presented?
The two versions were from Congress and the Senate, and one had to go through the thick volumes of the Congressional Record and the Record of the Senate for the transcriptions of the debates.
What is the name of the law that made the study of the life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal compulsory in all schools in the Philippines?
Republic Act 1425
According to the author, which courses remain required and compulsory by law at the collegiate level?
Land Reform and Taxation, National Service (formerly the ROTC), and the Rizal course
How long has the author been teaching the Rizal course?
two decades
What is the significance of Republic Act 1425 in relation to the study of Jose Rizal?
It made the study of the life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal compulsory in all schools in the Philippines
What are some of the activities that the students have endured in the author's class?
Field trips to Intramuros and museums, and pretending to find the author's stale jokes funny
A teacher's reflection on teaching Philippine history classes during the summer vacation, including field trips to Intramuros and museums. The teacher shares insights about coping with the daily grind, course work, and making jokes to engage the students.
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