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An act to include in the curricula 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 purposes.
It was enacted and signed on June 12, 1956 which coincides the Philippine Independence Day.
2) To pay tribute to our national hero for devoting his life and works in shaping the Filipino character. 3) To gain an inspiring source of patriotism through the study of Rizals life, works, and writings.
Section 2: This section mandates the schools to have an adequate number of copies in their libraries. Section 3: This section orders the Board of National Education to publish the works in English, Tagalog, and other major Philippine languages.
Section 4: It prohibits the discussion of religious doctrines by persons engaged in any public school. Section 5: a sum of 300 thousand pesos is appropriated to carry out the purposes of the law. Section 6: It shall take effect upon its approval.
February 19, 1861 - the liberal Czar Alexander II issued Emancipation Manifesto 1861.
June 19, 1861 the American Civil War was raging furiously in the United States due to Negro slavery.
Archduke Maximillian of Austria was installed by Napoleon III as puppet emperor of Mexico.
May 15, 1867 Juarez defeated the Maximillian forces with U.S. Support & executed Maximillian on June 19.
Opium Wars
British Colonies: Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Maldives Aden Malaysia Singapore Egypt Australia New Zealand
July 8, 1853 Commodore Matthew C. Perry re-opened Japan to the world ending Japans 214-year isolation
Emperor Meiji (Mutsuhito) modernized Japan by freely accepting Western influences, including imperialism.
Filipinos were unfortunate victims of the evils of the unjust, bigoted and deteriorating colonial power.
Corrupt Officialdom
Maladministration of Justice
Racial Discrimination
Frailocracy
Consummatum
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