JOURNAL 2

1. Evaluate the arguments raised by the pro- and anti-Rizal Bill camps.
○ The Rizal Law, also known as Republic Act No. 1425, requires all
Philippine educational institutions to offer José Rizal-related courses. An
Act to Include in the Curriculum of All Public and Private Schools,
Colleges and Universities Courses on the Life, Works and Writings of Jose
Rizal, Particularly His Novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo,
Authorizing the Printing and Distribution Thereof, and for Other Purposes
is the full name of the law. In any case, the Christian church strongly
objected to the Rizal law's application to the anti-clerical topics that were
pertinent in Rizal's works Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
2. What is the importance of having dissenting opinions in democratic legislation
process regarding the passing RA 1425?
○ Having dissenting opinions is important, especially when it comes to the
democracy like the Philippines This viewpoint has the ability to influence
other people's opinions on a particular concept or subject pertaining to the
nation. Dissenting opinions offer a fuller and deeper understanding of
everything as it also educates individuals. Like Rizal's books Noli Me
Tangere and El Filibusterismo that symbolizes our history in the hands of
Spanish
3. What are the amendments made in the original Rizal Bill in order to perfect it?
○ All Philippine educational institutions are required to offer courses on José
Rizal.
○ An act to include in the curricula of all public and private schools, colleges,
and university courses on the life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal,
particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo .
○ In any event, Rizal's law was strictly limited by the Christian church to the
anti-clerical themes that were prevalent in Rizal's works Noli Me Tangere
and El Filibusterismo.
4. What is the relevance of Rizal Bill for the formation of mind and heart of the
youth?
○ To rededicate the lives of the youth to the ideas of nationalism and
freedom for which our heroes sacrificed their lives. To honor the national
hero for dedicating his life and labor to developing the character of the
Filipino people.