ACTIVITY NO.

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Answer the following.

1. Identify the points of the pro and con Rizal bill and write your stand like you are in the year
where it was not signed yet to law.

My stand is that I would support the bill. The Rizal Law concerns the enactment of a
law that seeks to educate Filipinos about the life, works, and writings of our national hero, Dr.
Jose Rizal, with an emphasis on his books Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. This is to
provide and educate students, and our future generations with a generous history and to
comprehend how Rizal dedicated his life to defend our nation's independence. I firmly think
that Rizal set out to inform and enlighten the Filipino people about the realities of the time he
lived in. He was so committed to the truth, that he articulated the moral, political, and social
values that must underpin the peace and prosperity of our nation. It just sought to remind
people of Rizal's deeds and to foster nationalism in the next generation. It is very evident that
the purpose of this work is not to attack the church and bring them into disrepute but rather
to show the abuses that occur inside it.
2. What issues and interests were at stake in the debate over Rizal Bill? Do these issues
remain pertinent in the present day?

During the process of enacting the Rizal Bill, the majority of the concerns that were at risk in
the discussion were linked to religion and the Catholic Church; specifically, these problems
are about threatening the freedom of religion and being anti-Catholic. The Filipino people's
eyes were opened by the writings of Jose Rizal, and they were encouraged to realize the
wrongdoing and immorality that had occurred in the past. Those who opposed the idea
believed that Rizal's writings cast doubt on the authority of the Catholic Church. Despite the
fact that most people have become used to this by this point, the concerns raised here are
still very much relevant today. Because of the country's largely Catholic population and the
high esteem in which religion is held, the perception that Catholic beliefs and customs are in
some way problematic is not tolerated lightly.

3. Do you believe that studying life and works of Dr. Jose Rizal should be a requirement
to college students or it should only be given to those who are taking courses related to
history or social studies? Why?

Yes, I believe that studying life and works of Dr. Jose Rizal should be a requirement to college
students.

Because Rizal Law serves as a powerful reminder that we were previously colonized, abused,
and tormented. This law's passage is contentious because the Catholic church attempts to
hide the fact that it has historically mistreated Filipinos. And as I learn more about our past, I
realize that it is important for the youth to be informed about these facts since they will soon
be the leaders of our nation. For this reason, I firmly believe that it is wise to teach the next
generation about these things. Additionally, priests opposed to the law's passage keep
making claims that it will undermine young people's faith or damage the Catholic churches'
reputation with young people. However, this shouldn't be a problem when discussing faith as
everyone has the freedom to select the religion that best meets their needs and moral
convictions. Additionally, as students, we would be better able to comprehend what Jose
Rizal accomplished for our nation. Through this action, educational institutions will help us
understand that the Philippines is a top priority for us and that it is each of our natural duties
to care for it. I firmly think that our history serves as a portal to our future and that "Ang
kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan" applies to the majority of us. The past, which is partially
shown in Rizal's works and writings, would instill in us young people a strong sense of discipline
and moral integrity. Then, as selfless, genuine Filipinos, we will help our beloved country
recover its strength and grin in the future and change from a developing nation to one that
is globally competitive.