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Republic Act 1425 (The Rizal Law) was filed by then Senator Jose P. Laurel with the intention of giving the Filipino people with the knowledge about the oppressions suffered by their countrymen during the ______ Era.
Spanish
Sen. Jose P. Laurel has the conviction that by reading Rizal’s two (2) popular novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo and other writings, Filipinos will be able to understand themselves and their country and realize the greatness of their national ______.
Hero
Senate Bill 448 was rough with many attempts from the members of Congress and from other quarters to ______ it.
block
Those opposition senators were Sen. Decoroso Rosales, Sen. Mariano Cuenco, and Sen. Francisco “Soc” ______.
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The reason why they opposed such measure was that a violation of ______ freedom.
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Study Notes
Republic Act 1425 (The Rizal Law)
- Introduced as Senate Bill 448 (Rizal Bill) by Senator Jose P. Laurel
- Aimed to educate Filipinos about the oppressions suffered during the Spanish Era
Opposition to the Bill
- Faced opposition from senators Decoroso Rosales, Mariano Cuenco, and Francisco "Soc" Rodrigo
- Reason for opposition: perceived violation of religious freedom
Compromise and Outcome
- The word "compulsory" was removed from the bill
- The revised bill mandated the inclusion of Rizal's life, works, and writings in the curricula of all public and private schools, colleges, and universities
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Test your knowledge of Republic Act 1425, also known as The Rizal Law, and Senate Bill 448 (Rizal Bill) with this quiz. Learn about the intentions behind these bills and the significance of reading Jose Rizal's works in understanding the oppressions faced by Filipinos during the Spanish Era. Challenge yourself with questions on Rizal's popular novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, and other writings.
