SUPERIO BSN 3B - Rizal Assignment

SUPERIO, IVAN MATTHEW RAMOS BSN 3B 07/04/21
1. What are the salient provisions of RA 1425?
SECTION 1. Courses on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his novel Noli Me Tangere
and El Filibusterismo, shall be included in the curricula of all schools, colleges and universities, public or
private: Provided, That in the collegiate courses, the original or unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me
Tangere and El Filibusterismo or their English translation shall be used as basic texts.
SECTION 2. It shall be obligatory on all schools, colleges and universities to keep in their libraries an
adequate number of copies of the original and unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo, as well as of Rizal’s other works and biography. The said unexpurgated editions of the
Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo or their translations in English as well as other writings of Rizal
shall be included in the list of approved books for required reading in all public or private schools,
colleges and universities.
SECTION 3. The Board of National Education shall cause the translation of the Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo, as well as other writings of Jose Rizal into English, Tagalog and the principal Philippine
dialects; cause them to be printed in cheap, popular editions; and cause them to be distributed, free of
charge, to persons desiring to read them, through the Purok organizations and Barrio Councils
throughout the country.
SECTION 4. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as amendment or repealing section nine hundred
twenty-seven of the Administrative Code, prohibiting the discussion of religious doctrines by public
school teachers and other person engaged in any public school.
SECTION 5. The sum of three hundred thousand pesos is hereby authorized to be appropriated out of
any fund not otherwise appropriated in the National Treasury to carry out the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
2. What is the meaning and relevance of Rizal’s life, works and writings for today’s
generation?
José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda or Jose Rizal was a physician and novelist, born in
the Spanish colony, Filipinas as a “creole” (half Filipino, half Spanish). Rizal wrote extensively about the
abuses of Spanish colonizers to the Philippines, fighting to reveal their atrocities and inspiring a whole
generation towards freedom, therefore becoming the Philippines’ national hero.
Rizal may have died on December 30, 1896, at the age of 35, but far more of him lives on in
Filipino hearts than his remains in Rizal Park. He fueled the independence movement by reflecting the ill
colonial culture that Filipino people had been as a result of Spanish colonization.
Being a Filipino, Rizal exemplified the greatest virtues. He fought and conquered in the face of
adversity, inspiring the Katipuneros to rebel and thereby assisting in the establishment of Asia's first
independent republic.
SUPERIO, IVAN MATTHEW RAMOS BSN 3B 07/04/21
Rizal's sole motto was to fight social inequality. All he could think about was freeing his fellow
Filipinos. Rizal rose to prominence as the leader of the reformist movement known as Propaganda,
which waged an unwavering crusade for civil and social liberties. He never stopped writing for La
Solidaridad and also published two books to expose the crimes of the Spanish colonials.
While Rizal was already a respected figure before his martyrdom, it is difficult to argue that his
supremacy among our heroes was helped in part by American sponsorship. This sponsorship took two
forms: on the one hand, promoting a Rizal cult, and on the other, downplaying or even vilifying other
heroes. There is no doubt that Rizal possessed greatness qualities. His patriotism could not be missed by
history. He was a victim of oppression, ignorance, and prejudice. His dramatic death captivated our
people's attention. Nonetheless, we must agree that his official recognition as our national hero, his
promotion to his current eminence so much above all our other heroes, was aided and welcomed by
Americans.
4. What were the major events in Rizal’s life that have influenced and shaped his
nationalist thoughts and principles? Explain.
 He emphasized the importance of the Tagalog language and its impact upon the
Philippines.
 He was openly criticized of the friars.
 He defended Filipino civil rights.
 He discovered the power of the pen.
 He conceived a form of gradual nationalism.
All of these events had gradually shaped Rizal for what he was about to become. He always chose to
fight for freedom and I think that his Filipino spirit had left a mark on all Filipinos worldwide. We tend to
express our Filipino pride for whenever our kind is represented. Rizal, without a doubt, possessed
greatness qualities. His patriotism could not be forgotten by history. He had been subjected to injustice,
bigotry, and racism. His dramatic death attracted the attention of our people.

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1. What are the salient provisions of RA 1425?

SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

nationalist thoughts and principles? Explain.

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