Law and Legislation
The official name of RA 1425.
Rizal Law
Principal sponsor of the Rizal Bill in the Senate known as the “Father of the Rizal Law.”
Claro M. Recto
The decade when debates about the Rizal Bill took place.
1950s
One of the two novels specifically mandated in the Rizal Law curriculum.
Noli Me Tangere
The educational level in which the Rizal course is required.
Tertiary/College
The Republic Act number that mandates the teaching of Rizal’s life and works.
Republic Act No. 1425
Co-sponsor of the Rizal Bill in the Senate.
Jose P. Laurel
The primary sector that opposed the passage of the Rizal Bill.
Catholic Church
The other novel of Rizal required for study under the Rizal Law.
El Filibusterismo
What is the main purpose of RA 1425?
To instill patriotism and nationalism through the study of Rizal’s life and works
The year RA 1425 was enacted.
1956
Bonifacio’s emissary who consulted Rizal in Dapitan regarding the revolution.
Dr. Pio Valenzuela
The legislative chamber where the bill faced strong opposition from Catholic members.
House of Representatives
Which of Rizal’s novels portrays the protagonist as a wealthy jeweler seeking revenge?
El Filbusterismo
Which government agency oversees the implementation of the Rizal Law in higher education?
Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
The Philippine President who signed RA 1425 into law.
President Ramon Magsaysay
The Archbishop who led the Catholic Church’s opposition to the Rizal Bill.
Archbishop Rufino Santos
Which branch of the Philippine Congress first tackled the Rizal Bill?
Senate
Who is the main character in Noli Me Tangere?
Crisostomo Ibarra
What historical values are emphasized through the Rizal Law?
Patriotism, nationalism, and civic consciousness
The government body where the Rizal Bill was first introduced.
Philippine Senate
Park with granite cliffs & waterfalls
What is Yosemite National Park?
Who was the President who signed the Rizal law?
Ramon Magsaysay
The Spanish title of Rizal’s second novel.
El Filibusterismo
Which type of institutions are mandated to teach Rizal’s life and works?
Public and private schools, colleges, and universities