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2. Aside from mandating all the educational institutions in the country to offer a heroes’ life curriculum,
the main objectives of the Rizal Law are to rededicate the lives of youth to the ideals of freedom and
nationalism for which our heroes live and died. Next is to pay tribute to our national hero for devoting
his life and works in shaping Filipino character. Lastly, to gain inspiring source of patriotism through the
study of Rizal’s life, work and writing.

3. The important provisions of the law is the translation of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo as well
as the other writings of Jose Rizal to different language like English, Tagalog and other dialect within our
country. This is important because Filipinos are able to fully understand what’s within the writings of
Rizal and his novels. It increases the nationalistic point of view of Filipinos that will serve as a pattern in
dealing with current problems.

4. As what is stated on the article, there are oppositions or unfavorable organization who blocked the
bill particularly the religious groups. The opposition stated that the novels of Rizal contradict the image
of Catholicism and the faith of the students. While the pro or the favorable group looks in different, they
stated that the intention of the proposed bill is to engage the students in the ideals of freedom,
patriotism and nationalism. The students will be able to develop their discipline and consciousness as
citizens of our country.

5. I can say that Rizal Law would be effective depending on how the teachers will give justice to the
subject itself. However, if we will consider this course, it is effective because it encourages and influence
the youth to be selfless responsible and law-abiding citizens of the country. It empowers the people to
promote common good for the sake of the nation and its citizen.

Activity 1

Essay: Answer the following comprehensively.

Discuss briefly the provisions of RA 1425

Republic Act 1425 or Rizal Law states that Rizal’s life and works must be included in the
curriculum of all public and private schools, colleges and universities. It also expresses such Rizal's reality
and works should be remembered for the educational plan and oblige to have copies of original and full
versions of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. Additionally, the law expresses that his works ought
to be converted into English, Tagalog, and other dialect of the Philippines. This law expects to show the
life and works of Rizal and be motivation to individuals, particularly to the young. Also, particularly it
expects to remind each Filipino of Rizal’s immense contribution to the Philippine history.

2. Explain the significance of Rizal’s Law to present time.

 The Rizal Law, simply help us to rededicate the lives of youth to the ideals of freedom and
nationalism, for which our heroes lived and died. To pay tribute to our national hero for devoting his life
and works in shaping the Filipino character. This law is an inspiration and have a moral to be learned.
We should embrace our nationalism because it was fought by our hero. It was important in the present
time because it encourages and influences us to be a law-abiding person, selfless and socially
responsible, all for the sake of the nation.

3. Suggest ways by which the subject Rizal can be taught properly and interestingly.

The Rizal course should be taught as a way of citing a story with humorous instance in between to
attract the interest of the learners. Mainly involving the use of practical applications and real-life
situations to which students can relate. As students today are engaged in using modern gadgets and on-
line technologies, experientially, using modern technologies like multimedia presentation, visualizers,
educational software and the like can make the learning environment interactive and empowering.

4. Emilio Aguinaldo is also a hero. Do you think his life also is worth studying like Rizal’s? Justify your
answer.

Each hero has incredible contribution to our nation. Emilio Aguinaldo’s life is also worth studying, even
his contribution was not same as Rizal. Emilio Aguinaldo led a revolutionary movement against the
Spanish colonial government in the Philippines. As the president, he ordered the creation of the
Philippine flag and composition of the national anthem, and declared the nation’s independence from
Spain on June 12, 1898.The declaration of independence is one of the most important milestones
in Philippine history. The country was colonized by many nations for hundreds of years. Imagine
achieving your freedom after all the hardships you've been through. His hardship and sacrifice in our
country is priceless, we should pay tribute to the heroes and learn their life.

5. State five lessons that we can learn from the life of Jose Rizal. Explain each.

These are some lessons that we can get in Rizal’s life. First, Focus on your goal, fighting injustice in
society was Rizal’s sole motto. Night and day, all he dreamed of was to free fellow Filipinos. Rizal
became a leader of the reformist movement called Propaganda, an unwavering campaign for political
and social freedoms. It tells us that if you want to reach your targets, bring your focus to the goals and
keep working until you achieve it. Second, keep personal life away from work, it is important to keep
distractions away from every workday. Rizal was so centered around the work that he didn't permit
friends and family or even his own inclinations or feelings come in the manner. Third, manage your time
properly, Rizal spent much of his time in self-improvement via self-education. Not only was he busy
academically, but he also learned sculpture, painting, languages including German, and kept up with the
latest conversations globally in philosophy and science. Good time management enables you to work
smarter – not harder – so that you get more done in less time, even when time is tight and pressures are
high. Fourth, fight for our country, just like Rizal did is about being loyal to your fellow Filipinos in times
of crisis. It is being unafraid to do what is right. It is contributing to the wellbeing of the community.
Finally, it is about the love of your neighbors and how you and they together can contribute to make this
nation vibrant and progressive. In Dapitan, even though he won the lottery, he relinquished all his
winnings to build light and water infrastructure, and a school for fellow citizens, where he taught as well
as offered free medical treatment.