Name: MERRY STAR PORTUGALIZA 9/24/22

Directions: Read the items carefully and provide an argument or stand for each. Type in your answers
here (8 items x 10 points).

1. In no more than three (3) sentences, answer the following questions:

a. Why did the Catholic Church actively oppose the passing of the Rizal Bill?
 The Catholic Church actively opposes the passing of the Rizal Bill because of its anti-critical
elements. What made the bill controversial was that it was opposed not just by members
of the Legislative Arm, but also by the Catholic Church, because it included a mandatory
reading of Rizal's writings, which, according to them, insult Catholic dogmas. Furthermore, the
Church intended to put an end to a dark chapter in Philippine history in which its priests were
more concerned with temporal power than eternal life and Christ's teachings.

b. What provision from the Rizal Bill allowed the government to approve it that answers the
arguments provided by the Catholic Church?
 The restrictions placed by the Catholic Church from the Rizal bill allowed the government to
approve it that answers arguments provided by the church. In addition, if the measure is passed,
Catholic schools have threatened to close down in protest. Recto promptly countered that if
this happened, schools would be nationalized, something that the church did not want.

c. Did the Church's views on the study of Jose Rizal's life and works changed over the years?
Why or why not?
 As time has passed, I believe the Church's perspectives on Rizal's life and work have
evolved but the values for which Rizal fought cannot be realized by propagating untruths and
exaggerations about a Philippine institution that plays a significant part in Filipinos' lives.
The issue is not only the status of Catholicism in the Philippines, or the increasing or
decreasing of Rizal's glory it is also about having a truer, fuller picture of ourselves as a
nation, our institutions, and our heroes; without this, we will be unaware of our strengths and
weaknesses as a people, blind to both our achievements and mistakes and thus unable to
make wise decisions about our future.

2. In no more than three (3) sentences, answer the following questions:

a. What is the Rizal Law all about?

 The introduction of the Rizal course as a prerequisite for all students enrolled in various
colleges and universities is based on Republic Act 1425. This law encourages Filipinos to
develop a stronger feeling of nationalism at a time when the country's identity is fading.
Rizal Law instills a sense of patriotism in our hearts and minds, as well as teaches us lessons
from all the events that have occurred throughout our history.
b. Why do we need to study the Rizal Law?

c . We must study Rizal Law

because, according to Republic
Act 1425, Rizal is a
d. required subject for all college
students. Aside from that,
learning about Rizal
e. may inspire students to
rededicate their life to the
values of liberty and
f.nationalism for which our
heroes fought and died. In
addition, by studying
g. Rizal's life, works, and writings,
we may pay tribute to our
national hero for
h. dedicating his life and efforts
to developing the Filipino
character and
i.obtaining an inspiring source of
patriotism.
j . We must study Rizal Law
because, according to Republic
Act 1425, Rizal is a
k. required subject for all college
students. Aside from that,
learning about Rizal
l.may inspire students to
rededicate their life to the
values of liberty and
m. nationalism for which our
heroes fought and died. In
addition, by studying
n. Rizal's life, works, and writings,
we may pay tribute to our
national hero for
o. dedicating his life and efforts
to developing the Filipino
character and
p. obtaining an inspiring source of
patriotism.
q . We must study Rizal Law
because, according to Republic
Act 1425, Rizal is a
r.required subject for all college
students. Aside from that,
learning about Rizal
s. may inspire students to
rededicate their life to the
values of liberty and
t.nationalism for which our
heroes fought and died. In
addition, by studying
 u. Rizal's life, works, and writings,
we may pay tribute to our
national hero for
v. dedicating his life and efforts
to developing the Filipino
character and
w. obtaining an inspiring source of
patriotism.
 We must study Rizal Law because, according to Republic Act 1425, Rizal is a required subject for
all college students. Aside from that, learning about Rizal may inspire students to rededicate
their life to the values of liberty and nationalism for which our heroes fought and died.
In addition, by studying Rizal's life, works, and writings, we may pay tribute to our national
hero for dedicating his life and efforts to developing the Filipino character and obtaining
an inspiring source of patriotism.

c. What can you benefit from studying Jose Rizal's life and works?

 By studying Rizal's Life and Works, I hope to gain a better understanding of the significance of
Rizal’s principles and teachings in light of current societal conditions and events. It may also
motivate students to use such values to address contemporary societal and personal issues.
Finally, to have a greater appreciation and comprehension of everything Rizal fought and died
for.

3. Why did Rizal consider Cervantes "the best writer of art and virtue" in his literary piece, "The
Council of the Gods (El Consejo del los Dioses)?" Justify your answer in no more than three (3)
sentences.
 El Consejo de los Dioses (The Council of Gods) was Rizal's allegorical drama. Rizal's work
received the first prize because of its literary brilliance, according to the judges, who were
all Spaniards. It was a Spanish-language play that was originally published in Manila by the Liseo
Artistico Literario de Manila in 1880 and then by the La Soledaridad in 1883.
4. What drove the Filipinos to actively pursue Rizal's literary works in their quest for national
identity? Justify your answer in no more than three (3) sentences.
 Our culture and history are the things that drove Filipinos to actively pursue Rizal's literary
works in their quest for national identity. As Filipinos strive to discover themselves and look to
other countries for help, Rizal has provided direction and demonstrated what is important.
As demonstrated in the struggle with the Spaniards, Filipinos must unite and work together to
combat a common adversary and succeed.