Name: Zen Marcus M.

Rodas Subject: RZ101

Student Number: A15-22498

2. What is the significance of Rizal's law to the present time?

-The Rizal Law, passed in 1956, aims to achieve the following objectives: To reawaken youth's
commitment to the values of liberty and nationalism for which our heroes fought and died. To honor our
national hero for dedicating his life and efforts to the development of the Filipino character. My first
impression of the Rizal law was that it was just another boring piece of legislation that needed to be
memorized. That is my way of thinking as a teenager. Because it is a law, I assumed it would address all
of the intricacies and requirements. I also believed that the Rizal Law was enacted only to preserve the
name and works of our national hero. I was somewhat correct. As I studied the Rizal Law, I realized that I
was right in assessing its provisions and technicalities. It may also be used to help pupils with their
academics. For the Filipino people, the Noli Fili Bill and the Rizal Bill were drafted. It was done solely in
the best interests of everyone involved. The goal of the bill and the legislation are the same, but the
methods for carrying out the provisions are different. So it gives me the impression that, although if
these two are related, they are still two distinct entities.

So, I learned the hard way that you can't satisfy everyone. Someone will always be there to offer a
rebuttal, no matter how intense the argument is, no matter how logical and necessary it is in everything
you do. It took such a long time to be processed and authorized, much like the struggle to get the
measure into law. The discussion between Claro M. Recto and Senator Rodrigo demonstrated that not
everyone agreed on the bill's merits. Claro was able to refute all of Sen. Rodrigo's points. Senator
Rodrigo, for example, stated, "It was not essential to have read Rizal's novels to revere him; he would
still be a hero even if he had not written them. He became our national hero as a result of the hardships
he underwent." and he said, "For what would Sen. Rodrigo respect Rizal if he did not pen the Noli and El
Fili? The Spaniards would not have punished Rizal if he had not published the two novels; they would
have had no cause to be angry. It is important to research Rizal's life, works, and those of other heroes,
since their contributions to the nation are invaluable. We, the young, have a rudimentary understanding
of their lives and labor, yet we are already moved; what if we go deeper? Of course, their works will
teach us numerous things and provide inspiration. They show their affection for the nation via their
actions." Especially #r. Rizal, the most powerful. The pen is mightier than the sword, as the saying goes.
The wounds inflicted by verbal weapons are difficult to cure and do more significant harm to the
tyrannical Spaniards personalities, which is why they plague him. If all of the young inherit this level of
care and patriotism for the nation, we will undoubtedly see a never-ending cycle of respectable youths
who will soon become leaders.

Students must comprehend the reasons for being required to take a Rizal course in college. The Noli Me
Tangere and El Filibusterismo are included in the Filipino subject as part of the general curriculum for
high school pupils. Regarding tertiary education, "Rizal is a subject of a course at a college or university!
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3. Compare and contrast the views of those in favor and against RA 1425, considering the context of the
1950s; Would similar arguments still have force today?

Senator Claro M. Recto is the one who proposed and sponsored the said bill and believed that Rizal
spreads great nationalism with his works through exposing the youth minds to the hardships
experienced by the Filipinos during the Spanish era saying that it will make the Philippines independent
and giving freedom to the Filipinos (Recto, 1956). However, this proposition received backlash from the
Church since Rizal's works exposed the Catholic Church's explicit issues during that time. The Church
charged Senator Recto with being a communist and an anti-Catholic in the 1955 senate election. Even
after the election, they continued to oppose the bill that mandates reading Rizal's novels. According to
Senator Rosales, the Church argues that some law provisions attacked the Church and its teachings. The
Church claimed that reading the novels clouds people's judgment about the Church and cast doubts on
God's omnipotence, which further argued that Senator Recto spreads heresy. In addition to Senator
Rosales's statements, he also mentioned that the law focuses on the Filipinos' nationalism broadly
without considering others' religious beliefs and its effects on the person.

When the Senate Committee on Education sponsored the bill co-written by Sen. Recto and Jose P.
Laurel, the only opposition came from three people. One is Francisco Soc Rodrigo, who opposed
because he is a devout Catholic, Mariano Jesus Cuenco, which opposed because, according to
him, "Rizal attack dogmas, beliefs and practices of the church" and Sen. Decoroso Rosales, who was the
brother of archbishop Julio Rosales. Other congressmembers from the lower house also opposed it. The
Church was indirectly included in the arguments that made the bill's signing in disarray—arguing that
the bill goes against the freedom of conscience and religion. Catholic School representatives also
threatened that If the bill is passed, they will close down their schools, but Recto thought the schools
are very much profitable to close. However, Recto stated that if that happened, the schools would be
nationalized. Recto and Laurel then defended the bill, saying that the bill's only aim is to keep Rizal's
memory that he peacefully fought for freedom and not to go against religion. Some of the Rizal bill's
arguments could still be enforced today, such as the relevance of Rizal's works to the youth, which is
taught to schools. It reminds the younger generations that they should not repeat the mistakes of the
past and make a better future. Rizal becomes an inspiration to many people proving that using a pen is
mightier than a sword given that social media provides a platform with many people. The generation
changed, and so its ways of showing their patriotism and nationalism. Rizal's works teach sacrifice for
the greater good, but despite all that, some students just thought of this subject as a requirement that
needs to be done, overlooking the law's real objectives. Nowadays, when a Filipino is asked about who
Rizal is and what is the relevance of his works, chances are they would only mention that he is the
national hero and his works encourage Filipinos in his time to fight. The more in-depth understanding
of his works became vague, and some college students start to question its relevance to their
courses. The law is slowly becoming ineffective. On the other hand, the views about the issues of the
clergymen changed owing to the fact that Filipinos are forgiving and understand that you cannot judge a
whole organization or, in this case, a religion for the mistakes of few priests and that some of them are
no longer that way. In my opinion, the Church should let the works of Rizal be studied because, in this
way, we will learn the pains of the past and that we must not let other people conquer us; we should
stand our ground. However, the arguments used by two opposing sides in the 1950s context may not be
similarly in force today. Still, I firmly believed that some things never changed and has been carried out
in our political environment to this day. That is, the Church will always have a strong opinion and
influence in politics and governance. Although, it is expressly provided in the Constitution of 1986 the
separation of Church and the state

4. Basahin ang tulang "Sa Aking Mga Kabata" na sinulat ni Jose Rizal. Ipaliwanag ito sa pamamagitan
nang pagsulat ng isang maikling sanaysay tungkol iyong sariling pagkakaunawa at ihambing kung ang
mensahe ng tula ay nananatiling akma sa kasalukuyang panahon, ipaliwanag.

Kapagka ang baya’y sadyang umiibig

Sa langit salitang kaloob ng langit

Sanlang kalayaan nasa ring masapi

Katulad ng ibong nasa himpapawid

Rizal's poem's opening line demonstrates that, even before he bore the fruits of his youth, he had
already put a high value on the significance of one's mother language. According to these passages, if a
country's people embrace and cherish their original language completely, that nation will inevitably seek
liberty. He compares this concept to a free-flying bird soaring across the wide, endless sky above.

Pagka’t ang salita’y isang kahatulan

Sa bayan, sa nayo't mga kaharian

At ang isang tao’y katulad, kabagay

Ng alin mang likha noong kalayaan.

The language used here is compared to that of a people who were born free. Filipinos were enslaved by
Spain during Rizal's time. Rizal, on the other hand, felt that if people cherished, loved, and spoke their
own language, it would become a sign of relative independence and identity.

Language here is likened to a people born into freedom. In Rizal's time, Filipinos were held in slavery by
Spain. Rizal, however, believed that if the people treasured and loved and used their mother tongue, it
would become a symbol of relative freedom, and of identity.

Ang hindi magmahal sa kanyang salita

Mahigit sa hayop at malansang isda

Kaya ang marapat pagyamanin kusa

Na tulad sa inang tunay na nagpala

Rizal's famous statement appears in these lines of verse: "He who does not love his own tongue is worse
than an animal and a stinky fish." He goes on to say that Filipinos must strive to enrich the language,
comparing it to a mother feeding her children. The local language is now likened to a vulnerable infant
that has to be nourished in order to thrive.
Ang wikang Tagalog tulad din sa Latin,

Sa Ingles, Kastila, at salitang anghel,

Sapagkat ang Poong maalam tumingin

Ang siyang naggagawad, nagbibigay sa atin.

According to these lines, Tagalog is on par with Latin, English, Spanish, and even the language of the
angels. It is not inferior to any other language and should not be regarded as such. For it is God who has
given this gift onto the Filipinos, just as he has bestowed local languages upon other nations and
countries.

Ang salita nati’y tulad din sa iba

Na may alfabeto at sariling letra,

Na kaya nawala’y dinatnan ng sigwa

Ang lunday sa lawa noong dakong una.

These final sentences may very well be referring to the Alibata, or the ancient Filipino alphabet, whose
symbols are unlike any other alphabet in every way. According to Rizal, the Tagalog language has its own
set of letters and characters, comparable to other "elite languages." These letters, on the other hand,
were swept away by powerful waves and lost many years ago, like frail, fickle vessels on a stormy sea.

5. The first known poem that Jose Rizal wrote was a Tagalog poem entitled "Sa Aking Mga Kabata" (To
My Fellow Youth) is a poem about the love of one's native language written in Tagalog. Using your own
style and version, compose your own poem which is also attributed to your native language. Note: the
composition must contain two stanzas of four lines each stanza.

DINE SA PAGBILAO

Dine sa amin sa Pagbilao ay yanung daming maingay,

Umaga pa lamang, nagkukumpulan na ang kapitbahay

Ika’y masusura sa hatid nilang balita

Hindi makatotohanan, ngunit sigurado ang kanilang dila

Ngunit masaya naman kami dine tuwing may pistahan

Naghahanda ang lahat kahit may pinagkakautangan

Kahit minsa’y dine ay magulo sa lugar na aking sinisinta

Patuloy ako paparine kahit ganire kaingay kami kung manirahan

6. Mahalaga pa ba na pag-aralan ang nakaraan at ang buhay ni Rizal? 1000 words. (midterm)

We've had many introductory lectures on our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, since we were kids. Since he
was constantly highlighted throughout our Hekasi, History, and Araling Panlipunan days, he was
arguably the most popular Filipino hero of all time. Students in our third and fourth years of high school,
or Grades 9 and 10 for K12 students, delve further into Rizal's two renowned books, Noli me Tangere
and El Filibusterismo. The aforementioned books were broken down chapter by chapter to guarantee a
complete grasp of the plot. When we thought we'd had enough of Rizal, Philippine law mandates that
the life, works, and writings of Rizal be included in the curriculum of all public and private institutions
and colleges in the nation. It seems like you are studying the same subject over and over again, and you
may find it tedious. Jose Rizal's lessons are very relevant to the Filipino people, particularly the young, in
order to inspire them to rededicate their life to the ideals of independence and nationalism for which
our heroes fought and died. It's also essential to honor him for dedicating his life and effort to molding
the Filipino character, as well as for providing an inspirational source of patriotism via his writings.

Rizal's ideas and teachings may be linked to contemporary societal circumstances and problems, leading
to a greater respect and comprehension of everything that Rizal fought and died for. We have a duty to
improve ourselves as young people who have been given the burden of managing our country's future,
and what greater motivation do we have than Rizal?

Most people question why studying Rizal's life is significant since all he did was create literature. He
showed how harsh and abusive the Spaniards are in their treatment of the Filipino people via his
writings. He also inspired his fellow citizens to take up weapons and defend their rights. He was
imprisoned as a result of this, but it didn't deter him and encouraged him to keep writing. Rizal was the
one who elevated his generation and stressed that the young are the nation's hope. We may learn a lot
from Rizal's life, such as being conscious of what is going on in our nation and refusing to accept the
injustice we face. “The Filipino are worth dying for,” said Rizal.

We can't go on because we keep focusing on the things and events that have previously occurred,
similar to studying Rizal, but constructively. Exploring Rizal's life and writings will give you a deeper
understanding of what life was like in the Spanish period and how Filipinos dealt with it.

There have been many instances of misunderstanding with Rizal. To prevent misconceptions, it is critical
to convey what you want to say clearly in life. Consider what could have occurred if Rizal had followed
the correct procedure and accomplished what he really desired. Allow it to sink in.

Jose Rizal was executed because of his devotion for the nation. It was such a brave gesture of self-
sacrifice for an allegation and serving as a role model in the Filipino uprising.
Constantly wondering what ifs is one of life's most unpleasant experiences. Rizal study may provide you
with a lot more what-if scenarios in life. What if he marries? What if he didn't go overseas to study?
What if he just revealed his true intentions to the Spaniards? That kind of thing. We've always thought
of Rizal as a legendary hero because he battled with his words rather than violence, emphasizing the
importance of the intellect over power. When we consider it, we have the ability to accomplish things
our way. It is up to us to decide how we will behave in certain circumstances. Former learning about
Rizal was all rainbows and butterflies, much as when someone is wooing you or when you are dating
someone. However, after you've completed this topic, you'll learn secrets and facts about Rizal that you
never knew about him. There may be moments when you think you know everything, but you will
quickly understand how foolish you were to believe such things. (I'm going to stop right then because
it'll probably end up as a cringe-worthy hugot line, and you'll start rolling your eyes.) So, there you have
it.) The reality is that all we've known about Rizal came from a single phrase throughout his life. We all
know who they are as individuals, but we don't have the whole picture of how they are linked to one
another. Rizal will provide you with a portion of the overall context in which they are connected. It's not
like you'll have to fight like Rizal or the KKK, but knowing how our heroes battled for our independence
may pique your interest in contemporary national problems. You may accomplish it in your own unique
manner, just like Rizal.

Let's be honest: if you're studying in the Philippines, you won't be able to avoid this course. As
previously stated, we are required to do so under RA 1425. If you give it a try, it might be a very
enjoyable and exciting experience. Judging and disliking it, on the other hand, will not help you. So
simply take in the beauties of Rizal's life and achievements.

Here are some things you may take away from his life and use to your own professional life:

Despite all obstacles, Rizal exemplified the finest Filipino values. He fought and triumphed in the face of
adversity, inspiring the Katipunaneros to rebel, and so assisting in the founding of Asia's first
independent republic.

Concentrate on your objective (s)

Rizal's main mission in life was to fight social injustice. He dreamt of releasing fellow Filipinos at all hours
of the day and night. Rizal rose to prominence as a leader of the Propaganda reform movement, an
unrelenting fight for political and social liberties. He never stopped writing for La Solidaridad, and he
even authored two books to expose the Spanish colonial crimes. He was assassinated as a result of these
events, yet he died a hero.

Keep your personal life apart from your professional life.

While we do not live in such turbulent times as Rizal's, it is nevertheless essential to keep distractions
out of the workplace on a daily basis. Rizal was so concentrated on his job that he ignored his loved
ones, as well as his own preferences and feelings.
The satisfaction of representing a brand

To own representation for your company, you don't have to be a model, actress, sportsperson, or live a
flashy lifestyle. When you work for a business, you are immediately the face of that company. Its
development is influenced by your ideals, hard effort, and personal ethics. So be proud of it and take
responsibility for it. Rizal, like many others, read much in order to demonstrate the value of Filipino
culture prior to colonialism.

Make the most of your time.

Rizal dedicated a significant portion of his life to self-improvement via self-education. He was not only
occupied intellectually, but he also studied art, painting, and languages, including German, as well as
keeping up with the newest philosophical and scientific debates throughout the world. He spent his time
in exile in Dapitan (a rural hamlet in Mindanao) documenting the local animal and plant kingdoms to
share with other revolutionaries.

You may learn from his example and strive to be a better version of yourself every day. Whether it's
through enrolling in an online or after-hours course at your local university, picking up a new interest or
joining a hobby circle, or just reading instead of spending hours in front of your (not-so-smart) television
or phone!

There's something to be said about living a modest life, which included going hungry at meals to pay
rent and missing excursions to keep up with his medical studies. Even though he won the lottery in
Dapitan, he gave up all of his riches to construct light and water infrastructure, as well as a school for
fellow residents where he taught and provided free medical care.

Senator Claro M. Recto is the

one who proposed and
sponsored the said bill and
believed that
Rizal spreads great nationalism
with his works through
exposing the youth minds to
the
hardships experienced by the
Filipinos during the Spanish era
saying that it will make the
Philippines independent and
giving freedom to the Filipinos
(Recto, 1956). However, this
proposition received backlash
from the Church since Rizal's
works exposed the Catholic
Church's explicit issues during
that time. The Church charged
Senator Recto with being a
communist and an anti-Catholic
in the 1955 senate election.
Even after the election, they
continued to oppose the bill
that mandates reading Rizal's
novels. According to Senator
Rosales, the Church argues that
some law provisions attacked
the Church and its teachings.
The Church claimed that
reading the novels clouds
people's judgment about the
Church and
cast doubts on God's
omnipotence, which further
argued that Senator Recto
spreads heresy. In
addition to Senator Rosales's
statements, he also mentioned
that the law focuses on the
Filipinos' nationalism broadly
without considering others'
religious beliefs and its effects
on
the person. Also, that studying
the novels at such a young age
can alter the views about the
Catholic Church (Complete
Works of Claro M. Recto,
1990).
The Church organized
symposiums at that time to
urge their adherents to
write their
opposition to the bill. In one
symposium, Fr. Jesus Cavanna
argued that the novels are part
of
the past, and teaching them
would misrepresent the present
situations' conditions. A radio
commentator, Jesus Paredes,
also commented that the
Catholic had the right to refuse
the law
as he said: "it would endanger
their salvation."
In opposing the bill, groups
such as the Catholic Action of
the Philippines, The
Congregation
of the Mission, the Knight of
Columbus, and Catholic
Teacher Guild were formed
which
were encountered by the Alagad
ni Rizal, Veteranos de la
Revolucion (Spirit of 1896), the
Knights of Rizal and the
Freemasons.
Senator Claro M. Recto is the
one who proposed and
sponsored the said bill and
believed that
Rizal spreads great nationalism
with his works through
exposing the youth minds to
the
hardships experienced by the
Filipinos during the Spanish era
saying that it will make the
Philippines independent and
giving freedom to the Filipinos
(Recto, 1956). However, this
proposition received backlash
from the Church since Rizal's
works exposed the Catholic
Church's explicit issues during
that time. The Church charged
Senator Recto with being a
communist and an anti-Catholic
in the 1955 senate election.
Even after the election, they
continued to oppose the bill
that mandates reading Rizal's
novels. According to Senator
Rosales, the Church argues that
some law provisions attacked
the Church and its teachings.
The Church claimed that
reading the novels clouds
people's judgment about the
Church and
cast doubts on God's
omnipotence, which further
argued that Senator Recto
spreads heresy. In
addition to Senator Rosales's
statements, he also mentioned
that the law focuses on the
Filipinos' nationalism broadly
without considering others'
religious beliefs and its effects
on
the person. Also, that studying
the novels at such a young age
can alter the views about the
Catholic Church (Complete
Works of Claro M. Recto,
1990).
The Church organized
symposiums at that time to
urge their adherents to
write their
opposition to the bill. In one
symposium, Fr. Jesus Cavanna
argued that the novels are part
of
the past, and teaching them
would misrepresent the present
situations' conditions. A radio
commentator, Jesus Paredes,
also commented that the
Catholic had the right to refuse
the law
as he said: "it would endanger
their salvation."
In opposing the bill, groups
such as the Catholic Action of
the Philippines, The
Congregation
of the Mission, the Knight of
Columbus, and Catholic
Teacher Guild were formed
which
were encountered by the Alagad
ni Rizal, Veteranos de la
Revolucion (Spirit of 1896), the
Knights of Rizal and the
Freemasons.
m to the Filipinos (Recto,
1956). However, this
proposition received backlash
from the Church since Rizal's
works exposed the Catholic
Church's explicit issues during
that time. The Church charged
Senator Recto with being a
communist and an anti-Catholic
in the 1955 senate election.
Even after the election, they
continued to oppose the bill
that mandates reading Rizal's
novels. According to Senator
Rosales, the Church argues that
some law provisions attacked
the Church and its teachings.
The Church claimed that
reading the novels clouds
people's judgment about the
Church and
cast doubts on God's
omnipotence, which further
argued that Senator Recto
spreads heresy. In
addition to Senator Rosales's
statements, he also mentioned
that the law focuses on the
Filipinos' nationalism broadly
without considering others'
religious beliefs and its effects
on
the person. Also, that studying
the novels at such a young age
can alter the views about the
Catholic Church (Complete
Works of Claro M. Recto,
1990).
The Church organized
symposiums at that time to
urge their adherents to
write their
opposition to the bill. In one
symposium, Fr. Jesus Cavanna
argued that the novels are part
of
the past, and teaching them
would misrepresent the present
situations' conditions. A radio
commentator, Jesus Paredes,
also commented that the
Catholic had the right to refuse
the law
as he said: "it would endanger
their salvation."
In opposing the bill, groups
such as the Catholic Action of
the Philippines, The
Congregation
of the Mission, the Knight of
Columbus, and Catholic
Teacher Guild were formed
which
were encountered by the Alagad
ni Rizal, Veteranos de la
Revolucion (Spirit of 1896), the
Knights of Rizal and the
Freemasons.
.