LIFE AND WORKS OF RIZAL 0009-8 BSPT 1-3

PRO RIZAL
BILL
The proponents, sponsors, and supporters
of RA 1425

CALLEJA, CASIDO, CORPUZ, MARQUEZ, R., PANGILINAN

 CLARO M. RECTO & JOSE P. LAUREL

intentions arguments takeaway

Because of their They defended the bill Rizal has a big
sense of patriotism. and argued that the contribution towards
Rizal advocated for only objective of the bill the independence of
standards and is to keep the memory the Philippines. We
principles that were of the national hero may have different
meant to save the alive in every Filipino’s perspectives but it is
mind, to emanate Rizal only right for us to
country from others
as he peacefully fought learn his teachings
and also help people
for freedom, and not to from his books.
hold up individually.
go against religion.
 MAYOR ARSENIO
LACSON
arguments
Criticized Filipinos who
regarded Rizal only as a
“face on a P2 Bill” and
intentions walked out of a mass when
He supported the a pastoral letter was being
bill and he believed read. Also called the ‘Anti-
that those who Rizal’ Bill, “bigoted and
opposed the Rizal intolerant”.
bill are “enemies
that threaten the
very foundations
of our freedom.
takeaway
Studying Rizal’s ideals
and works will be
beneficial for the nation
because it will enlighten
the people about
current societal issues in
the country. This will
also help rededicate the
lives of youth to the
ideals of freedom and
nationalism and for
them to gain an inspiring
source of patriotism
through the study of
Rizal’s life.
 SENATOR LORENZO
TANADA
arguments
Despite the prohibition of
intentions public school teachers to
He co-authored and discuss religious doctrines
in class, he argued that
defended the Rizal
they should still be able to
Law in the Senate
answer questions about
He believed that a
said topics when
way to honor Rizal
discussing Rizal's novels.
was to have him
As long as they answer in
recognized as our
symbol of unity and accordance with their
of our nationalistic belief and in a way that is
sentiment as a not in favor of any
people. religious sect.
takeaway
Rizal’s books greatly
influence the readers
because of the ideas
imparted in it. In a way,
it is more important to
focus on the writings’
good points that can
help contemporary
people in raising
beneficial awareness
and in solving solutions.
It is of great significance
to view Rizal, as a role
model, rather than a
supreme human whose
works are unattainable.
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Thank You!
GROUP 5
Calleja, Jannel Mendee
Casido, Frances
Corpuz, Jose Markus Gerard
Marquez, Raven Jeremy
Pangilinan, Piolo

ACTIVITY 1: PRO RIZAL BILL