Name: Mariane Rae O.
Andrion Date Submitted: September 9, 2021
Course/Year: AB Political Science (1st Year)
 Using a table, present the arguments of those who are pro to the law and against the
law.
Arguments in favor of RA 1425
 Claro M. Recto and Jose P. Laurel, Sr.
They defended the bill and argued that the only
objective of the bill is to keep the memory of
the national hero alive in every Filipino’s mind,
to emanate Rizal as he peacefully fought for
freedom, and not to go against religion.
 Mayor Arsenio Lacson
Called the anti-Rizal bill "bigoted and intolerant"
and walked out of a mass when the priest read
a pastoral letter from the Archbishop
denouncing the Rizal Bill.
Groups such as:
 Veteranos de la revolución (spirit 1896)
 Alagad ni Rizal 
 Freemasons
 Knights of Rizal
 Women Writers of the Verrnacular
 Philippine Veterans Legion
 Colleger Editors’ Guild
 Philippine School Teachers’ Association.
 Senators LorensoTanada
 Quintin Paredes
 Domocao Alonto of Mindanao
 Congressmen Jacobo Gonzales
 Emilio Cortez
 Mario Bengson
 Joaquin Roxas
 Lancap Lagumbay
 Pedro Lopez
They defended Rizal Bill and also favored by
Representatives from the House.
Arguments against RA 1425
 Senator Francisco Rodrigo, Senator
Mariano Cuenco, and Senator Decoroso
Rosales
Their principal argument was no less
impressive, to wit; that compulsion to read
something against one’s religious convictions
was no different from a requirement to salute
the flag, which according to the latest decision
on the matter by the U.S.
Catholic Church and groups such as:
 Catholic Action of the Philippines
 Congregation of the mission
 Legion of Mary
 Knights of Columbus
 Daughter of Isabela
 Catholic teachers guild
They write to congressmen and senators
showing their opposition to the bill and
organize symposiums. They claimed that it
would violate freedom of conscience (or
freedom of thought-freedom of an individual to
hold or consider a fact).
 Fr. Jesus Cavanna
Argued that novels belong to the past and that
teaching them would misinterpret current
conditions. (Opposition) He described Noli Me
Tangere as an attack on the clergy and alleged
that the novel was not patriotic because, out of
333 pages, only 25 contained patriotic
passages, while 120 and 50 in El Filibusterismo
are against the Catholic faith or contained anti-
catholic statements.
 Jesus Paredes

“Catholics had the right to refuse to read them

as it would endanger their salvation”

 Catholic schools

Threatened to close down if the bill was

passed. Later on, the school gave up the threat
but threatened to punish legislators in favor of
the law in future elections. Bacolod City
Bishop Manuel Yap threatened to campaign
against pro-Rizal bill legislators if they had to
punish them in future elections. 
 Senators Locsin, Palaez, Briones, Sabido,
Puyat, and Cuenco

The discussion centering on the first paragraph

of Section 1 and on the powers of
implementation of the Board if National
Education.
 The Catholic Bishops Conference of the
Philippines (CBCP)

According to the pastoral letter, Rizal violated

Canon Law 1399, which forbids or bans books
that attack or ridicule Catholic doctrine and
practices. They suggested reading material for
students as to what they called the Rizalian
Anthology, a collection of Rizal’s literary works
that contain the patriotic philosophy, excluding
the two novels.
 Choose a member of your household to conduct an interview. Ask the questions: (1) Who
is Jose Rizal?; (2) Why was he shot to death?; (3) Why is Rizal our national hero?.
 Based on the result of the interview, and the arguments of the trial, explain whether it is
still necessary to study the life and works of Jose Rizal today or not. Answer must not be
more than ten (10) sentences.

Jose Rizal's works, particularly Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, were contravened by the
church's religious principles during the RA 1425 trial. Most people believe that allowing their
children to read those novels will be too much for them to bear and that it will affect their
outlook on life in ways that are unsuitable for them. The majority of church members advocated
against RA 1425's ratification due to religious concerns that it would lead to religious strife, yet it
was authorized, which is a good thing. Rizal was very highly-educated, multilingual, and to the
Filipino population, Rizal has become one of the most powerful, rousing legends, and he was
naturally introduced to a rich and renowned Filipino family, according to the results of the
interview. He was killed because he defended Filipinos by fighting for our country's freedom
using his knowledge, ability, and talents. As one of the greatest national heroes, he will live on in
the hearts of all Filipinos. He became the Philippine National Hero because he fought for an
opportunity in a quiet but remarkable manner, and he expressed his admiration for the
Philippines through his books, expositions, and essays rather than through the use of weapons. I
suppose that we Filipinos must be aware of Jose Rizal's life and works, as he is one of our
country's heroes who battled and died for us. Jose Rizal once said, "It is better to die with honor
than to live in dishonor." We, the current generations, may not be able to change the world as
it's so chaotic, but we can make such a difference.

Interviewee: Mr. Reynaldo A. Andrion (Father)

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