NEW BRIGHTON SCHOOL OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC.

Module No. 1
Subject: RIZAL’S LIFE AND WORKS Date of Submission: _________________
Name of Student : Jane Marie P. Balangyao Score: ________________
Course and Year: BSHM/ 1 year
st

Semester and School Year: 2nd sem/ 2020-2021

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ANSWER SHEET
I. Direction: Make a study guide that shows important details of Republic act 1425. Use a diagram and bullet points to organize
information. (15 pts) Answer the succeeding questions.

Teaching of Rizal Course in

the ideals of freedom and nationalism for College

which our heroes lived and died Honoring our national hero and remember

his greatness.

REPUBLIC ACT 1425

It studies the life and Intentions/reasons of persons

works of Rizal. who pushed for approval

of Rizal bill.

Intentions/reasons This law requires all schools,

who blocked for approval colleges, universities to have an

of Rizal bill adequate copies of El Filibusterismo and

Noli me tangere.

1. In one sentence that synthesizes your learning from reading this module, listening to the online class discussion, and the
making of the study guide above, explain the purpose of RA 1425. (5 pts)
- The purpose of RA 1425 is to study the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal. Also the purpose of this law is to give
us more knowledge and information about the life of Rizal and what are the things that Rizal do to our country.
2. Is the Rizal Law relevant in present times? If yes, discuss its immediate relevance to your life as a student and citizen of the
Philippines, if not, discuss at least two reasons why you think it no longer serves a relevant purpose. (10 pts)

- For me Rizal’s law is very relevant it is because through this law I can get insight about what happen in the past.
Also To recognize the importance of Rizal’s ideals and teachings in relation to present conditions and situations in the
society. For me as a student and as the citizen I can say that this law can open our eyes as a Filipino because it
emphasize how Rizal offer his life and dreams to free our country from Spaniards and that makes him different to
other hero and Rizal subject will always be significant. It had been our mirror from the past that helped us shape on
what we have today. Rizal’s law can give as information and lesson that Jose Rizal want to say to us. And as a
member of our society I have a big role for this country development and progress in economy and in able to do
that I will follow Rizal idea that only education make us free and tell us that we can contribute to good and
progressive country. I believe that knowing the life of our hero is knowing on how to be Filipino!.
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II. Read the following excerpts from the statements of the legislators who supported and opposed the passage of the Rizal Law in
1956. Then, answer the questions that follow. (15 points)

“Nole me Tangere and El Filibusterismo must be read by all Filipinos. They must be taken to heart, for in their pages
we see ourselves as in a mirror, our defects as well as our strength, our virtues as well as our voices. Only then would
be become conscious as a people and so learn to prepare ourselves for painful sacrifices that ultimately lead to self-
reliance, relf-respect, and freedom.”
Senator Jose P. Laurel
“Rizal did not pretend to teach religion when he wrote those books. He aimed at inculcating civic consciousness in the
Filipinos, national dignity, personal pride, and patriotism and if references were made by him in the course of his
narration to certain religious practices in the Philippines in those days, and to the conduct and behaviour of erring
ministers of the church, it was because he portrayed faithfully the general situation in the Philippines as it then
existed.”
Senator Claro M. Recto

“A vast majority of our people are, at the same time, Catholic and Filipino citizens. As such, they have two great loves:
their country and their faith. These two loves are not conflicting loves. They are harmonious affections, like the love fir his
father and for his mother.
This is the basis of my stand. Let us not create a conflict between nationalism and religion, between the government and
the church”.
Senator Francisco “Soc” Rodrigo

Questions
1. What was the major argument raised by Senator Francisco “Soc” Rodrigo against the passage by the Rizal bill? (5 pts)

-According to Senator Francisco "SOC" Rodrigo he says that "Let us not create a conflict between nationalism and religion,
between the Government and the Church.

2. What was the major argument raised by Senators Jose P. Laurel and Claro M. Recto in support of the passage of the Rizal
Bill? ( 5 pts)

-Both Sen. Jose P. Laurel and Claro M. Recto raised arguments about Rizal novels/writings telling that those novels/writings
should be read each generation, because it contains morality. To let the Filipino know the sacrifices and suffering of the past
people and events that will help and connect today's life and future.

3. Are there points of convergence between the supporters and opposes of the Rizal Bill based on these statements? (5 pts)
-Yes. There were points of convergence between the supporters and opposes of the Rizal Bill based on this statements since
the thoughts and ideas are connected  that teaches Filipino citizens to preserve on what we have, specifically our religion or
morality.
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