Lesson 1

Question 1

Which Republic Act pertains to “including 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 other purposes”?

Answer 1

Republic Act No. 1425

Question 2

When was RA 1425 passed?

Answer 2

May 17, 1956

Question 3

Who was the president who signed RA 1425 into law?

Answer 3

Pres. Ramon Magsaysay

Question 4

When was RA 1425 signed into law?

Answer 4

June 12, 1956

Question 5

Who was the main proponent of RA 1425?

Answer 5

Sen. Claro M. Recto

Question 6

Who were the opposing senators of RA 1425?

Answer 6

Francisco Rodrigo, Mariano Cuenco, & Decoroso Rosales

Question 7

Who were the opposing congressmen of RA 1425?

Answer 7

Ramon Durano, Marciano Lim, & Jose Nuguid

Question 8

Which Republic Act pertains to “prohibit cockfighting, horse racing, and jai-alai on the 30th of December of each year and to create a committee to take charge of the proper celebration of Rizal Day in every municipality and chartered city, and for other purposes”?

Answer 8

Republic Act No. 229

Question 9

Which Republic Act honors the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal?

Answer 9

Republic Act No. 229

Question 10

When was RA 229 approved?

Answer 10

June 9, 1948

Question 11

Which Memorandum Order directs the Secretary of Education, Culture, and Sports and the Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to fully implement RA No. 1425?

Answer 11

Memorandum Order No. 247

Question 12

Who was the president who issued Memorandum Order No. 247?

Answer 12

Pres. Fidel V. Ramos

Question 13

When was Memorandum Order No. 247 issued?

Answer 13

December 26, 1994

Question 14

When was CHED Memorandum No. 3, S. 1995 implemented?

Answer 14

January 13, 1995

Question 15

Why is this subject important? (5)

Answer 15

Fostering Patriotism & Nationalism.
Understanding History & Culture.
Imbibing Rizal’s Values.
Addressing Contemporary Issues.
Mandate by Law.

Question 16

This section of RA 1425 states that “provided that in the collegiate courses, the original or unexpurgated editions … or their English translation shall be used as basic texts.”

Answer 16

Section 1

Question 17

This section of RA 1425 states that “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.”

Answer 17

Section 2

Question 18

This section of RA 1425 states that “the Board of National Education shall cause the translation of … 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.”

Answer 18

Section 3

Question 19

This section of RA 1425 states that “nothing in this act shall be construed as amendment or repealing Section 927 of the Administrative Code, prohibiting the discussion of religious doctrines by public school teachers and other person engaged in any public school.”

Answer 19

Section 4

Question 20

This section of RA 1425 states that “the sum of 300,000 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.”

Answer 20

Section 5

Question 21

Which senators sponsored and defended RA 1425?

Answer 21

Jose B. Laurel Sr., Lorenzo Tanada, Quintin Paredes, & Domocao Alonto

Question 22

This section of RA 229 states that “the existing laws and regulations … are hereby prohibited on the 30th day of December of each year, the date of the martyrdom of our great hero, Jose Rizal.”

Answer 22

Section 1

Question 23

This section of RA 229 states that “it shall be the official duty of the mayor of each municipality and chartered city to create a committee to take charge of the proper observance of Rizal Day.”

Answer 23

Section 2

Question 24

This section of RA 229 states that “any person who shall violate the provisions of this act … shall be punished by a fine of not exceeding 200 pesos or by imprisonment not exceeding 6 months, or both, at the discretion of the court (1-month suspension for mayors).”

Answer 24

Section 3