Name: Mark Dave C.
Ugsid Date submitted: 09/15/2023
Course/Section: BSN 1A
CHAPTER 1
WORKSHEET 1
Compare and contrast the arguments and views of those in favor of and against R.A. 1425, considering
the context of the 1950s. Write your comparison on the table below.
Arguments in favor of RA 1425
Recto and Laurel
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
call 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 aqnd General Emilio
Aguinaldo with groups like the Knights of Rizal, Women
Writers of the Verrnacular, Philippine Veterans Legion,
Colleger Editors’ Guild and Philippine School Teachers’
Association.
Senator Primicias
created an additional amendment that promulgates the rules
and regulations in getting an exemption only from reading the
two novels through written statement or affidavit and not from
taking the Rizal Course.
Senator Lim
He suggested the exemption to those students who feel that
reading Rizal’s novels would negatively affect his or her faith.
Senator Laurel
She created an amendment to the original bill in which, other
that Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, works written by
Rizal and works written by others about Rizal would be
included and reading of the unexpurgated revision of the two
novels would no longer be compulsory to elementary and
secondary levels but would be strictly observed to college
level
Arguments against RA 1425
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)
submitted a pastoral letter to which according, Rizal violated
Canon Law 1399 which forbids or bans books that attack or
ridicule the catholic doctrine and practices. Oppositions argued
that the bill would go against freedom of conscience and
religion
Fr. Jesus Cavanna
The 333 pages of Noli Me Tangere, only 25 passages are
nationalistic while 120 passages are anti-catholic. While upon
scrutiny of thetwo novels by some members of catholic
hierarchical, 170 passages in Noli Me Tangere and 50 in El
Filibusterismo are against catholic faith.
Catholic Schools Representatives
They threatened to close down their schools if the Rizal Bill was
passed
Knights Of Columbus & Catholic Teachers Guild
They write to congressmen and senatorsshowing their
opposition to the bill andorganize symposiums. They claimed
that itwould violate freedom of conscience (orfreedom of
thought-freedom of an individual tohold or consider a fact).
Senator Francisco Rodrigo, Senator Mariano Cuenco, and
Senator Decoroso Rosales
Their principal argument was no lessimpressive, to wit; that
compulsion to readsomething against one’s religious
convictionswas no different from a requirement to salutethe
flag, which according to the latest decisionon the matter by the
U.S.
Would similar arguments still have force today? Justify your answer in not more than three
(3) sentences.

WORKSHEET 2

REFLECTION. Describe the kind of curriculum that your higher education institution offers its
students in your course. Does your school comply with R.A. 1425? Do you think it is effective
to include the Rizal Law in instilling patriotism among students like you? Why do you say so?
Provide examples if you can to justify your claim. Write your reflection below.