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The Rizal Law: History and Importance

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What was the main objective of Senate Bill No. 438?

To limit the freedom of speech and religion

To remove Rizal's heroic legacy

To promote the Catholic Church

To disseminate the ideals and values of Rizal through the reading of his works (correct)

What was the Catholic Church's concern about the bill?

It would harm the Catholic faith (correct)

It would remove Rizal's heroic legacy

It would promote nationalism

It would limit the freedom of speech and religion

Who sponsored the Senate Bill No. 438 on April 17, 1956?

Jose P. Laurel (correct)

Mariano J. Cuenco

Senator Claro M. Recto

Francisco Rodrigo

What was the argument of the senators who opposed the bill?

Forcing people to read something that harms their religious beliefs is inimical to freedom of speech and religion (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was Francisco Rodrigo's stance on Rizal's heroism?

Filipinos can still hold Rizal in high esteem without reading his works (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the accusation of the opponents of the bill?

The bill was an attempt to discredit the Catholic faith (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main concern of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines regarding the bill?

It would violate people’s freedom of conscience and religion (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many passages in Noli me tangere were considered anti-Catholic?

120 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the compromise reached on May 9, 1956?

College students were required to study the unexpurgated version of Noli me tangere and El filibusterismo (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the basis of Senator Recto’s argument in defending the bill?

The legislature’s police power and Article XIV (5) of the 1935 Constitution (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who offered an exemption for students who had religious objections to reading Rizal’s works?

Senator Lim (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of requiring the reading of Noli me tangere and El filibusterismo in public and private schools?

To foster a better appreciation of Rizal’s times and his role in the struggle for freedom (B) Signup and view all the answers