ACTIVITY

A . Write True if the statement is correct, otherwise, write False.

TRUE 1. The Rizal Law is a law that enacted to include in the curricula of all public and private schools,
colleges, and universities courses on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his novels Noli
Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, authorizing the printing and distribution thereof; and for other
purposes.

FALSE 2. The Rizal Bill was authored by Senator Jose P. Laurel.

TRUE 3. RA 1425 mandates all school, colleges, and universities to keep in their libraries an adequate
number of copies of the edited and censored versions of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as
well as of Rizal’s other works and biography.

TRUE 4. One of the objectives of the Rizal Law is to re-dedicate the ideals of freedom and nationalism
for which the heroes lived and died.

TRUE 5. One of the reasons why we study Rizal subject is because it is mandated by law.

B. Identify being describe in the following sentences.

JUNE 12, 1956 1. The effectivity date of RA 1425.

FORMER PRESIDENT RAMON MAGSAYSAY 2. He created a wide-scale propaganda program to

organized and educate the youth and student population from elementary to college to the evils of
communism.

COMMUNISM 3. The prevailing political ideology in the 1950’s that weakened the democratic stability
of most nations.

SENATOR JOSE P. LAUREL 4. He created the compromised version of the bill to settle the differences of
RA 1425 before its implementation.

NOLI ME TANGERE AND EL FILIBUSTERISMO 5. The 2 novels whose unexpurgated versions were
mandated to be read by the students.

C. Answer the following and explain each.

1. Compare and contrast the views of those in favor and those against RA 1425. Considering the context
of the 1950’s, would similar arguments have force today?

• Those in favor in RA 1425 support Rizal Law , Those who are against in RA 1425 oppose it .
Their Views are different in that one side supports the law while another side opposes it.
 Arguments in favor of RA 1425 ; The objective of the bill was to keep the memory of the national
hero a live as he fought for freedom peacefully, while in the arguments against RA 1425 certain
section of RA 1425 attacked some oh the teachings of the Catholic Church. Those favor in RA
1425 argue that the bill aims to teach the Filipino Youth about the concept and being of
nationalism while those against in RA 1425 argue that reading Rizal’s text’s and novels could
cloud people’s judgements and lead then astray from God. The Views of those in favor in RA
1425 are primarily founded on the understanding of the great nationalism and patriotism that
could be ignited to be young minds of the country through Jose Rizal . The opposition pointed
out that Rizal admitted that he not only attacked the friars with his works but also the church
itself. Opposition emphasized that Rizal violated a Canon law that prohibit books that ridicule
the Catholic doctrine.
Today , Filipino people are more open minded and can research more with the resources
available. Some of these arguments can have force and be debated upon, especially the ones
that note how Rizal’s works are mostly Anti catholic and only fewer passages have nationalistic
sentiments.

2. Reflect on your secondary education. Did your school comply with RA 1425?

• The RA 1425 also known as Rizal Law is particularly efficient in teaching patriotism among
secondary school students, not just among them but among all Young people and next
generation . In my secondary education , my school complies with RA 1425 because it is
obligation of all schools in the Philippines to teach the life and works of Jose Rizal, the national
hero , in commemoration of all the sacrifices of our heroes in the fight for our freedom.

3. How effective is the Rizal Law in instilling patriotism among the students?

• Rizal Law is effective in instilling patriotism among the students through giving knowledge and
understanding to everyone about our history and about how our country had the absolute
freedom from the conquerors. It encourage the youth to be a better citizen. The teaching of the
Rizal course in the classroom is intended to awaken the sense of patriotism and nationalism in
every Filipino Youth and push them to apply the principles bequeathed by Rizal as solution to
present day problems. It serve as an avenue for the youth to understand Rizal’s vision. Through
this Rizal and his works were moved closer to our hearts .

4. Describe the background and context of the 1950’s that led to the passage of RA 1425.

• Before the passage of RA 1425, history would tell us that some historical backgrounds and
contexts led to the passage of the Rizal law in the context of that time, the RA 1425 was passed
with the aim that the youth will not forget Rizal. Let us unravel the historical background and
context of the 1950s . The varying social and political unrest that is happening in the world, in
East Asia, and the Philippines threatens the stability of the world and the Filipino nation. In the
1950s, the world was faced with several political issues between the rise of communist states
and how this weakened the democratic stability of other nations. In Korea for example, North
Korea invaded South Korea. During this period, the conflict between the capitalist and
 communist created tension in the world (Stack, 2018). These tensions also established the
rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. In the year 1956,
East Asian countries felt an aggravated and prolonged period of political uncertainty and
internal unrest between the East and West, that is, between Soviet and US power and influence
(Sicat, 2015). These tensions brought the issues of communism as one of the factors
contributing to the political instability of the countries in the world and Asia. In the case of the
Philippines, former President Ramon Magsaysay on his term as Defense Secretary in 1949
became the foremost architect and executor of the movement’s anti-communist insurgency
program, When he rose to power in 1953, he was faced with the growing number of the
communist-led peasant uprising in Central Luzon, also called Huk Rebellion which stands for the
acronym, “Hukbo ng Bayan Laban sa Hapon” Due to this numerous political and social unrest,
Magsaysay thought of creating a wide-scale propaganda program to organize and educate the
youth and student population from elementary to college on the evils of communism (Reyno,
2012).
In response to the wide-scale propaganda program of the movement, Senate Bill 438 known as
the Rizal Bill which was first-authored by Senator Claro M. Recto and was passed to respond to
the need of crafting a nationalistic policy that would rekindle nationalism and patriotism of the
Filipinos. Thus, the passage of RA 1425 or commonly known as the Rizal Lew (Official Gazette of
the Philippines, 1956).

5. How important is the Rizal Law to the Filipino youth today?

• Rizal Law is important to the Filipino Youth today not just important but it’s indispensable
because the Filipino people, especially the youth, will already be educated and inspired by
Rizal’s life, deeds, and writings by the simple act of enacting this law. The Youth would have a
greater perspective on and comprehension of what Rizal actually accomplished for the nation. It
is crucial that young people are aware of this information because it might act as a symbol of
bravery, patriotism, and nationalism especially nationalism which would help create the country
and the Filipino identity. Through Rizal’s example of patriotism, the Rizal Law would help Filipino
youth acquire qualities like courage and determination that would boost nation building and
Filipino identity.

D. Choose letter of the correct answer.

1. What is the effectivity date of RA 1425? B

a. June 12, 1945
b. June 12, 1956
c. June 12, 1973
d. June 12, 1898
2. Which of the following is the correct description of the Rizal Law? C
a. An act to include in the curricula of all public and private schools, colleges and
universities courses on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his novel
 Noli me Tangere authorizing the printing and distribution thereof, and for other
purposes.
b. An act to include in the curricula of all public and private schools, colleges and
universities courses on the life of Jose Rizal, particulaly his novels Noli me Tangere and
El Filibusterismo, authorizing the printing and distribution thereof, and for other
purposes.
c. An act to include in the curricula of all public and private schools, colleges and
universities courses on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his novels
Noli me Tangere and EI Filibusterismo, authorizing the printing and distribution thereof,
and for other purposes.
d. An act to include in the curricula of all public schools on the life, works and writings of
Jose Rizal, particularly his novels Noli me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, authorizing the
printing and distribution thereof, and for other purposes.
3. The following are the objectives of the Rizal Law, EXCEPT. B
a. To re-dedicate the ideals of freedom and nationalism for which the heroes lived and
died
b. To learn about the sufferings of Dr. Jose Rizal
c. To honor particularly the national hero and patriot, Jose Rizal, who devoted his life and
works that have shaped the national character
d. To be a constant and inspiring source of patriotism with which the minds of the youth,
especially during their formative and decisive years in school, should be suffused
4. Who was the main proponent or author of the Rizal Law? B
a. Senator Jose P. Laurel
b. Senator Claro M. Recto
c. President Ramon Magsaysay
d. Senator Benigno Aquino Ill
5. Who created a compromised version of the bill? A
a. Senator Jose P. Laurel
b. Senator Claro M. Recto
c. President Ramon Magsaysay
d. Senator Benigno Aquino llI
6. Who created a wide-scale propaganda program to educate the youth and student on the evils of
communism during the 1950s? A
a. Former President Ramon Magsaysay
b. Former President Benigno Aquino
c. Former President Diosdado Macapagal
d. Former President Ferdinand Marcos
7. The following are the mandates of the Rizal Law, EXCEPT . D
a. Courses on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his nove Noli Me
Tangere and El Filibusterismo, shall be included in the curricula of all schools, colleges
and universities, public or private.
b. It shall be obligatory on all schools, colleges and universities to keep in their libraries an
adequate number of copies of the original and unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me
Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as well as of Rizal’s
 c. Other works and biography. The Board of National Education shall cause the translation
of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as well as other writings of Jose Rizal into
English, Tagalog and the principal Philippine dialects; cause them to be printed in cheap,
popular editions; and cause them to be distributed, free of charge, to persons desiring
to read them, through the Purok organizations and Barrio Councils throughout the
country.
d . The Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo should be read on its censored and expurgated
version.
8. What political ideology was prevailing in the 1950s that weakened the democratic stability of
most nations? D
a. Democracy
b. Socialism
c. Monarchy
d. Communism
9. What are the two novels that were greatly opposed by the Church to be read on their
unexpurgated version? C
a. Noli Me Tangere and The Philippines Within a Century
b. The Indolence of the Filipinos and ElI Filibusterismo
c. Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
d. The Philippines Within a Century and El Filibusterismo
10. The Rizal Law is also known as . C
a. RA 1465
b. RA 1435
c. RA 1425
d. RA 1234
11. Which of the following is one of the reasons why we need to study the Rizal subject? A
a. Because it is mandated by law
b. Because of the rules of the university
c. Because we need to be obedient to school policies
d. Because we just want to
12. The following are the lessons contained in the Rizal course, EXCEPT. C
a. To recognize the importance of Rizal’s life, works, and writings in relation to present
conditions and situations in the society
b. To encourage the application of such ideals in current social and personal problems and
issues
c. To develop an appreciation and deeper understanding of all that the Spanish colonizers
fought and died for D. to foster the development of the Filipino youth participation in all
aspects of
d. Good governance and good citizenship
13. On the debate regarding the Rizal law, whose argument won during the debate on the reading
of the unexpurgated version of the two novels? C
a. Senator Claro M. Recto
b. The church
c. None, each has a valuable reasons
 d. Rizal’s cause
14. As Rizal once said, “The youth is the hope of the . B
a. Universe
b. Fatherland
c. Tomorrow
d. Next generation
15. Who are obliged to keep in their libraries an adequate number of copies of the original and
unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me Tangere and ElI Filibusterismo? B
a. Students
b. Schools, colleges, and universities
c. Public libraries
d. Museums