.

What was the major

argument raised by Senator
Francisco “Soc” Rodrigo
against the
passage of Rizal Bill?
Senator Francisco “Soc”
Rodrigo’s main argument
against the passage of the of
Rizal Bill
was that there might become a
conflict between the
nationalistic and religious views
among
the people of the Philippines,
especially for the Filipinos who
are of the catholic church. In his
statement, he reasoned out that
the love for the country and
the faith are different and can
coexist. By passing the bill, this
will then create a strife between
the nationalistic and religious
views of the people, even more
so, between the government and
the church.
2. What was the major
argument raised by Senator Jose
P. Laurel and Claro M. Recto in
support of the passage of Rizal
Bill?
Senator Jose P. Laurel and
Claro M. Recto’s major
argument was that the works
and
writing of Rizal was not made
to insult the catholic church but
to instill civic consciousness to
Filipinos. They reasoned that
Rizal’s works and writing
shows the shortcomings and
strength
of the Filipinos. Furthermore,
they argued that the works
was not meant to disrespect
any
particular religion but to depict
the situation or the reality the
Filipinos lived in back then.
3. Are there points of
convergence between the
supporters and the opposers
based on these
statements?
Yes, there are points of
convergence between the
supporters and opposers of the
Rizal Bill.
It can be observed that both the
supporters and opposers of the
as the basis of their arguments
is to protect the nationalistic
and religious beliefs of Filipino
. What was the major
argument raised by Senator
Francisco “Soc” Rodrigo
against the
passage of Rizal Bill?
Senator Francisco “Soc”
Rodrigo’s main argument
against the passage of the of
Rizal Bill
was that there might become a
conflict between the
nationalistic and religious views
among
the people of the Philippines,
especially for the Filipinos who
are of the catholic church. In his
statement, he reasoned out that
the love for the country and
the faith are different and can
coexist. By passing the bill, this
will then create a strife between
the nationalistic and religious
views of the people, even more
so, between the government and
the church.
2. What was the major
argument raised by Senator Jose
P. Laurel and Claro M. Recto in
support of the passage of Rizal
Bill?
Senator Jose P. Laurel and
Claro M. Recto’s major
argument was that the works
and
writing of Rizal was not made
to insult the catholic church but
to instill civic consciousness to
Filipinos. They reasoned that
Rizal’s works and writing
shows the shortcomings and
strength
of the Filipinos. Furthermore,
they argued that the works
was not meant to disrespect
any
particular religion but to depict
the situation or the reality the
Filipinos lived in back then.
3. Are there points of
convergence between the
supporters and the opposers
based on these
statements?
Yes, there are points of
convergence between the
supporters and opposers of the
Rizal Bill.
It can be observed that both the
supporters and opposers of the
as the basis of their arguments
is to protect the nationalistic
and religious beliefs of Filipino
. What was the major
argument raised by Senator
Francisco “Soc” Rodrigo
against the
passage of Rizal Bill?
Senator Francisco “Soc”
Rodrigo’s main argument
against the passage of the of
Rizal Bill
was that there might become a
conflict between the
nationalistic and religious views
among
the people of the Philippines,
especially for the Filipinos who
are of the catholic church. In his
statement, he reasoned out that
the love for the country and
the faith are different and can
coexist. By passing the bill, this
will then create a strife between
the nationalistic and religious
views of the people, even more
so, between the government and
the church.
2. What was the major
argument raised by Senator Jose
P. Laurel and Claro M. Recto in
support of the passage of Rizal
Bill?
Senator Jose P. Laurel and
Claro M. Recto’s major
argument was that the works
and
writing of Rizal was not made
to insult the catholic church but
to instill civic consciousness to
Filipinos. They reasoned that
Rizal’s works and writing
shows the shortcomings and
strength
of the Filipinos. Furthermore,
they argued that the works
was not meant to disrespect
any
particular religion but to depict
the situation or the reality the
Filipinos lived in back then.
3. Are there points of
convergence between the
supporters and the opposers
based on these
statements?
Yes, there are points of
convergence between the
supporters and opposers of the
Rizal Bill.
It can be observed that both the
supporters and opposers of the
as the basis of their arguments
is to protect the nationalistic
and religious beliefs of Filipino
Chapter 1 -Understanding the Rizal Law
Republic Act No. 1425 or Rizal Law
 ● The mandatory teaching of Jose Rizal’s life with emphasis on his landmark
 ● Was passed in 1956 leaving a colorful narrative of debate and contestation
Vocabulary
 ● Bill - a measure which becomes a law if passed through the legislative process
 ● Unexpurgated - basically untouched
 ○ In the novels of Rizal, unexpurgated versions were those that were not changed or censored
to remove parts that might offend people
 ● Bicameral - involving two chambers of Congress: the Senate and the House of
Representatives
The Context of the Rizal Bill
 ● The postwar period saw a Philippines rife with challenges and problems
 ● Getting up on their feet was a paramount concern of the people and the government as the
country is torn and tired from the stresses of World War 2
 ● As the Philippines grappled with various challenges, particularly the call for nation-
building, prominent individuals who championed nationalism came to action
 ○ Pursued government measures to instill patriotism and love for country in the hearts and
minds of the Filipinos
 ○ Drew inspiration from the Philippine experience of the revolution for independence against
Spain and from the heroes of that important period in the country’s history
 ● A passage of the RA 1425 was primarily set to address a need for a rededication to the
ideals of freedom and nationalism for which our heroes lived and died
 ○ This was met with fierce opposition in both the Senate and the House of Representatives
How a Bill becomes a Law: The Legislative Process
 ● The Senate and the House of Representatives follow the same legislative procedure.
 ● Legislative proposals emanate from a number of sources
 ○ May be authored by the members of the Senate or House as part of their advocacies and
agenda
 ○ Produced through the lobbying from various sectors
 ○ Initiated by the executive branch of the government with the President’s legislative agenda
 ○ Once ready, it will go through the steps illustrated in the right
 ● Steps:
 1. Bill is filed in the Senate Office of the Secretary.
 ◆ Given a number and calendared for first reading
 2. First Reading.
 ◆ Bill’s title, number, and authors are read on the floor
 ◆ After, it is referred to the appropriate committee
 3. Committee Hearings.
 ◆ Bill is discussed within the committee and a period of consultations is held
 ◆ Committee can approve or reject
 ◆ Types of Aprovals:
 – Approve without revisions
 – Approve with amendments
 – Recommend substitution or consolidation with similar bills
 ◆ After the committee submits the report, the bill is calendared for second reading
 4. Second Reading.
 ◆ Bill is read and discussed on the floor
 ◆ Author delivers a sponsorship speech
 ◆ Other members of the Senate may engage in discussions regarding the bill and a period of
debates will pursue
 ◆ Amendments may be suggested to the bill
 5. Voting on Second Reading.
 ◆ Senators vote on whether to approve or reject the bill
 ◆ If approved, bill is calendared for third reading
 6. Voting on Third Reading.
 ◆ Copies of the final versions of the bill are distributed to the members of the Senate who
will vote for its approval or rejection
 7. Consolidation of Version from the House.
 ◆ Similar steps above are followed by the House of Representatives in coming up with the
approved bill
 ◆ If there are differences, a bicameral conference committee is called to reconcile the two
 ◆ After, both chambers approve the consolidated version
 8. Transmittal of the Final Version to Malacañan.
 ◆ The bill is submitted to the President for signing
 ◆ President can sign bill into law or veto it to Congress
From the Rizal Bill to the Rizal Law
 ● April 3, 1956 - Senate Bill was filed by the Senate Committee on Education
 ● April 17, 1956 - Senate Committee on Education Chair Jose P. Laurel sponsored the bill
and began delivering speeches for the proposal legislation
 ○ Main author: Claro M. Recto
 ○ Controversial as the powerful Catholic Church began to express opposition against its
passage
 ○ As the influence of the Church was felt with members of the Senate voicing their
opposition to the bill, Recto and his allies in the Senate entered into a
fierce battle arguing for the passage of SB 438.
 ● Debates started April 23, 1956
 ● Debates on the Rizal Bill also ensued in the House of Representatives.
 ● House Bill No. 5561 - identical version of SB 438
 ○ Filed by Representative Jacob Z. Gonzales on April 19, 1956
 ○ approved by the House Committee on Education without amendments on May 2, 1956
 ○ Debates commenced on May 9, 1956