My understanding about Rizal's heroism and nationalism in accordance with RA 1425

and the different interpretations of the scholars from different disciplines

According to Ched, must teach Dr. Jose Rizal's life works and writings in all
public and private schools, colleges, and universities according to Republic Act No.
1425, often known as the Rizal legislation. Additionally, the law mandates the printing
and dissemination his biography and works. Senators Recto and Laurel, who
respectively created and sponsored the measure, have been engaged in debates over
this act. These debates have followed between these senators and the senators
Rodrigo, Cuenco, and Rosales, who believed that this act was another assault on the
Catholic Church. The legislation was issued on the same day that our nation declared
its independence is noteworthy. I believe this was to reawaken the genuine and
committed Filipino that resides in us. It was published in 1956 when our nation was still
recuperating from Japanese colonialism and was dependent on the backing of the
United States. Even though invaders were not present at this period, the Filipino people
still needed another revolution to continue their quest for independence. To win their
war for independence, the Filipino people needed to stop relying on other countries and
start standing up for themselves, just as Rizal had done in the past. The people of the
Philippines needed to rediscover their sense of nationalism and renew their faith in their
homeland. Recto demonstrated by this gesture that the Filipino people still can reverse
the trend of the gradual loss of their national identity. The proponents of the Rizal law
asserted that through Rizal's works, we would be able to see our strengths and virtues
and our weaknesses and vices. The sponsors of the Rizal law claimed that through
Rizal's works, we would not only be able to see our strengths and virtues but also our
weaknesses and vices Recto and Laurel had the belief that if we acknowledge our
shortcomings, we would be prepared to make the sacrifices that are necessary for us to
reclaim our independence and identity. This act is not intended as a criticism of the
Catholic Church; rather, it is designed to teach us the worth of the struggle of our
ancestors for independence under Spanish tyranny. Despite the objections of the
Catholic Church, there has been a heated discussion and conflict over the Rizal
legislation. This shows that the Filipino people think that having a deeper understanding
of our nation's past makes us better citizens. Our sense of national pride as Filipinos is
waning at the current moment. In today's increasingly globalized world, we Filipinos,
particularly our younger generation, are more likely to accept the customs of other
countries. We have a colonial mindset because we lack affection for our nation and tend
to adopt the culture of other countries. Our country's namesake and national hero, Dr.
Jose P. Rizal, serves as an excellent example of nationalism and patriotism, particularly
for younger generations. His life, deeds, and writings would serve as a source of
motivation for us, therefore fostering bravery and determination within us; this, in turn,
would serve as the foundation for developing our Filipino identity and country. By
studying the works of our national heroes, we would be better able to appreciate the
freedom that was won for us many years ago and that was made possible because of
our heroes. They put their own lives to ensure our independence and our national
identity. As a result, our national identity is seen as a significant inheritance that we
should treasure and defend. It is also possible to draw parallels between the principles
and teachings of Jose Rizal and the current circumstances and events that are taking
place in our nation. The mindset of colonialism is still extremely prevalent in our society
today; thus, we need to be proud of our own culture, tradition, and identity rather than
that of another nation. If we were students, we would have a greater chance of
comprehending Jose Rizal's contributions to our nation. This is also incredibly
significant to us since we decide our priorities and the pathways that we want to take in
our careers during the years that we are in school. As a result of this legislation, the
educational institutions will make us aware that the Philippines is an essential
component of our priorities and that serving it is a responsibility that is innate to every
one of us. My view is that our history is the key to unlocking our country's potential,
much as most of us think that "The children are the future of our country." The history
preserved in part in Rizal's works and writings will instill a strong sense of discipline and
a true moral character in us young people. Then, we will mature into generous, genuine
Filipinos who will help our beloved nation get back on its feet and grin again and change
it from a developing nation into a nation that can compete successfully on the
international stage. We are motivated to become better citizens, and when Dr. Rizal
says things like "Youth is the Hope of the Fatherland," he affects all of us who have
learned to become more responsible and have developed a love for our country. This
has a tremendously positive impact on instilling patriotism in young people. Because it
encourages and motivates us to be law-abiding, selfless, socially responsible, and all for
the country's benefit, the Rizal law is extremely successful in fostering patriotism among
the Filipino people. This goal is not just for young Filipinos but for all young people. A
person is often given the opportunity, under Rizal law, to put the interests of his country
and fellow people ahead of their own in anything they do. Patriotism encourages
individuals to think not just about what is beneficial for themselves but also about what
is beneficial for the country at that same moment and for the days, years, and
generations to come. In addition, the legislation acknowledges that both Rizal's life and
his works are effective forms of patriotic material. The act is based on the presumption
that Jose Rizal led a life devoted to the Philippines and that his work was beneficial to
the nation. This is because patriotism is often understood to mean being loyal to one's
nation. Rizal's maxim states that the country should strive to produce individuals loyal to
the Republic and make meaningful contributions to the community in all aspects of their
lives and endeavors. In the nation's interest, it seeks to cultivate people who uphold the
law, has strong morals, and are conscious of their place in society. Word-of-mouth
patriotism and adherence to political correctness are not sufficient to satisfy the
legislatively mandated level of patriotism. It is more than simply the patriotism of activity.
What it is taken for, patriotism is what it is. A man's capacity to prioritize his country and
his fellow citizens is directly correlated to his level of patriotism. Someone who is
patriotic can put aside their interests and focus instead on those of their country in the
here and now and over the following several days. There is a possibility that the Act of
the Republic does not specifically say any of these items; yet Rizal's writings include all
this information.

Reference:

https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1956/06/12/republic-act-no-1425/