Enacted Laws in the Philippines to Commemorate Jose Rizal

Question 1

Why study the Life and Works of Dr. Jose Rizal?

Answer 1

1. Because it is mandated by the law
2. Becauase of the lessons contained within the course itself.

Question 2

Enacted Laws

Answer 2

1. Philippine Commission Act 137
2. Philippine Commission Act 243
3. Philippine Commission Act 345
4. Republic Act No. 229
5. Executive Order No. 52
6. Republic Act No. 1425
7. Executive Order No. 429
8. Executive Order No. 14

Question 3

Date:
Dec. 20, 1898

Answer 3

Dec. 30 as “National Day of Mourning”

Question 4

Dec. 30 as “National Day of Mourning”

Answer 4

Dec. 20, 1898

Question 5

Date: Phil. Commission Act 137

Answer 5

June 11, 1901

Question 6

Description: Phil. Commission Act 137

Answer 6

Rename of Morong District to Rizal Province

Question 7

Date: Phil. Commission Act 243

Answer 7

Sept. 28, 1901

Question 8

Description: Phil. Commission Act 243

Answer 8

Erection of the Rizal Statue in Luneta

Question 9

Date: Phil. Commission Act 345

Answer 9

Feb. 1, 1902

Question 10

Descrtiption: Phil. Commission Act 345

Answer 10

Dec. 30 as “Rizal Day”

Question 11

Date: Republic Act No. 229

Answer 11

June 9, 1948

Question 12

Description: Republic Act No. 229

Answer 12

Prohibits cockfighting, horse racing and jai-alai every Dec. 30

Question 13

Date: Executive Order No. 52

Answer 13

Aug. 10, 1954

Question 14

Description: Executive Order No. 52

Answer 14

Construction of a National Cultural Shrine and other memorials dedicated to Rizal

Question 15

Date: Republic Act No. 1425

Answer 15

June 12, 1956

Question 16

Description: Republic Act No. 1425

Answer 16

Rizal Law

Question 17

Date: Executive Order No. 429

Answer 17

June 2, 1961

Question 18

Description: Executive Order No. 429

Answer 18

Rizal Pro Patria Award to those who have rendered outstanding work for the benefit of the community

Question 19

Date: Executive Order No. 14

Answer 19

July 1, 1962

Question 20

Description: Executive Order No. 14

Answer 20

JRNCC became Rizal Presidential Committee to undertake the construction of National Cultural Shrine and other memorials to be dedicated to Jose Rizal

Question 21

Who did some Filipinos believe made Rizal and national hero

Answer 21

Civil Governor William Howard Taft

Question 22

When did the National Heroes Committee happen

Answer 22

March 28, 1993

Question 23

Who made Rizal our foremost and national hero, and why?

Answer 23

• No single person or groups of persons
• Rizal himself, his own people, and the foregners all together contributed to make him the greatest hero and martyr of his people

Question 24

What is the longer version of the Rizal Law

Answer 24

“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 Filibustirismo, Authorizing the Printing and Distribution Thereof, and for Other Purposes”

Question 25

What is the house bill no. and senate bill no. of the RA 1425

Answer 25

House Bill No. 5561 Senate Bill No. 438

Question 26

author of RA 1425

Answer 26

Sen. Claro M. Recto

Question 27

sponsor, chairman of the Education Committee

Answer 27

Sen. Jose P. Laurel

Question 28

Example of Anti Rizal Law

Answer 28

1. Holy Name Society of the Philippines 2. Catholic Action of the Philippines 3. Legion of Mary 4. Daughters of Isabela 5. Congregation of the Mission 6. Knights of Columbus 7. Catholic Teachers Guild 8. Some Senators and Congressmen

Question 29

Example of Pro Rizal Law

Answer 29

1. Veteranos de la Revolucion (Spirit of 1896) 2. Alagad ni Rizal 3. Freemasons 4. Knights of Rizal 5. Senate Committee of Education

Question 30

reasons why there are anti Rizal law

Answer 30

1. catholic dogmas are humiliated 2. against freedom of conscience and religion 3. among 333 pages of Noli, only 25 passages are nationalistic while 120 pages are anti-Catholic 4. 170 passages in Noli Me Tangere and 50 in El Filibusterismo are against Catholic Faith 5. Rizal admitted that he also attack the Catholic Faith itself

Question 31

reasons why there are is Rizal law

Answer 31

- to keep the memory of the national hero alive in every Filipino's mid - to emanate Rizal as he peacefully fought for freedom and not to go against religion

Question 32

amended that other works written by Rizal and words written by others about him would be included and reading of the unezpurgated revisioni would no onger be compulsory at elementary and secondary levels but would be strictly observed at college level

Answer 32

Sen. Laurel

Question 33

amended that there is exemption to those students who feel taht reading Rizal's novels would negatively affect his or her faith

Answer 33

Sen. Lim

Question 34

promulgates the rules and regulation in getting an exemption only from reading the two novels through written statement or affidavit and not from taking the Rizal course

Answer 34

Sen. Primicias

Question 35

when was the bill for Rizal law passed

Answer 35

May 17, 1956

Question 36

when was the Rizal law approved or signed

Answer 36

June 12, 1956

Question 37

who signed the approval of the Rizal law

Answer 37

Pres. Ramon Magsaysay

Question 38

Goals of the Rizal Law

Answer 38

1. _rededicate_ lives of youth to the ideals of freedom and nationalism, for which our heroes lived and died 2. _pay_ _tribute_ to our hero for devoting his life and works in shaping the Filipino character 3. _gain_ _an_ _inspiring_ _source_ _of_ _patriotism_ through the study of Rizal's life, works and writings

Question 39

section 1 of RA 1425

Answer 39

- include the life, works, and writing of Jose Rizal in the curricula of SUCs - use the uncensored editions as basic texts

Question 40

who authorized to implement and carry out the provisions

Answer 40

Board of National Education

Question 41

section 2 of RA 1425

Answer 41

school libraries should have sufficient copies

Question 42

section 3 of RA 1425

Answer 42

Board of National Education must handle the translation of Rizal's works

Question 43

section 4 of RA 1425

Answer 43

Shall not alter section 927 of the Administrative Code in prohibiting any person engaged in any public schools to discuss religious doctrines

Question 44

section 5 of RA 1425

Answer 44

authorized amount of 300,000 is enough to pursue and implement the purpose of this act acc. to the National Treasury

Question 45

section 6 of RA 1425

Answer 45

this act must be implemented right after its approval

Question 46

An act to convert the ORden de Caballeros de Rizal into a public corporation to be known in english as Knights of Rizal and in Spanish as Orden de Cabelleros de Rizal and to define its purposes and powers

Answer 46

Republic Act 646 s.1951

Question 47

when was Republic Act 646 s.1951approved

Answer 47

June 14, 1951

Question 48

a civic, patriotic, cultural, non-sectarian, non-partisan, and non-racial organization founded for the purpose of studying the teachings of Dr. Jose Rizal and promoting them all over the world, among all classes of people, in order for them to emulate his example

Answer 48

Knights of Rizal

Question 49

lessons contained within the course

Answer 49

1. _recognize_ the importance of Rizal's ideals and teachings in relation to present conditions and situations in the society 2. _encourage_ the application of such ideals in current social and personal problems and issues 3. _develop_ an appreciation and deeper understanding of all that Rizal fought and died for 4. _foster_ the development of Filipino youth in all aspects of citizenship 5. subjest is a _rich_ _source_ _of_ _entertaining_ _narratives_

Question 50

Commemorations for Rizal

Answer 50

1. streets were named after his pen names or have references to the novels, comrades, or places related to him 2. floral offerings and civic parades on June 19 and December 30 (re-enactment of execution ) 3. half-mast display of flags in all public institutions 4. erections of Rizal monuments in public places