RLW Midterms

Also known as Rizal bill.

Senate bill 438 or Rizal bill which was first authorized by _____?

Requiring the inclusion in the curicula of all private and public schools, collages, and universities the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.

One of the most controversial bills in the Philippines.

Before the bill was approved and implemented in all schools and was signed into a law known as ______?

This bill was not just fiercely opposed by people from Legislative Arm but also by the Catholic Church due to the compulsory reading of Rizal’s novel in which according to them, catholic dogmas are humiliated.

Who brought the bill to the Senate?

He was then the Chairman of the Committee on Education who sponsored the bill that consequently led to exchange of arguments from the Congress.

The bill was headedly opposed by how many senators?

Enumerate the 3 senators who headedly opposed the bill.

Other opposition were from the ______?

How many people from the Lower house opposed the bill?

Indirectly included in the debates and played a major role for the intervention of signing of the bill into a law.

This bill would go against freedom of conscience and religion.

CBCP stands for?

Submitted a pastoral letter to which according, Rizal violated Canon Law 1399.

Forbids or bans books that attack or ridicule the catholic doctrine and practices.

Noli Me Tangere contains how many pages?

How many passages are nationalistic in the novel Noli Me Tangere?

How many passages are anti-Catholic in the novel Noli Me Tangere?

How many passages in Noli Me Tangere are against catholic faith?

How many passages in El Filibusterismo are against catholic faith?

He admitted that he did not only attack the friars who acted deceptively on the Filipinos but also the catholic faith itself.

They suggested a reading material for students as to what they called ______.

A collection of Rizal’s literary works that contain the patriotic philosophy excluding the two novels.

Who defended the bill and argued that the only objective of the bill is to keep the memory of the national hero alive in every Filipino’s mind, to emanate Rizal as he peacefully fought for freedom, and not to go against religion.

How many Senators of Mindanao defended Rizal bill which was favored by Representatives from the House.

Call anti-Rizal bill “bigoted and intolerant”.

He walked out of a mass when the priest read a pastoral letter from the archbishop denouncing the Rizal bill and General Emilio Aguinaldo with group like…

2 representatives who had a debate that ended with a fistfight in Congress

Who is the Representative of Cebu that ended with a fistfight?

Who is the Representative of Pampanga who ended with a fistfight?

Bacolod City Bishop who threatened to campaign against pro Rizal bill legislators and to punish them in future elections.

Threatened to close their schools if the Rizal bill was passed.

Approved amendments were formulated through ideas of how many senators?

Who are the 3 Senators who formulated approved amendments?

He created an amendment to the original bill in which, other that Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, works written by Rizal and works written by others about Rizal would be included and reading of the unexpurgated revision of the two novels would no longer be compulsory to elementary and secondary levels but would be strictly observed to college level.

He suggested the exemption to those students who feel that reading Rizal’s novels would negatively affect his or her faith.

Created an additional amendment that promulgates the rules and regulations in getting an exemption only from reading the two novels through written statement or affidavit and not from taking the Rizal course.

According to him, no students has ever availed exemption.

After the revised amendments, the hill was finally passed on ______?

The bill was signed into law as _______?

Who signed the bill into law?

When was the bill signed into law and approved?

Are a constant and inspiring source of patriotism with which the minds of the youth, especially during their formative and decisive years in school, should be suffused.

In this section, course 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.

The board shall within how many days from the effectivity of this Act, promulgate rules and regulations, including those of a disciplinary nature, to carry out and enforce the provisions of this Act?

Said rules and regulations shall take effect how many days after their publication in Official Gazette?

In this section, 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.

In this section, 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.

In this act, nothings shall be constructed 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 schools.

In this section, the sum of three hundred thousands 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.

In this section, act shall take effect upon its approval.

Rizal bill is published in the ______?

The Rizal bill contains how many sections?

Among the many illustrious Filipinos who have distinguished themselves in the service of their country, the highest place of honor belong to whom?

He was condemned to death as a rebel and he generously offered his blood for the welfare of his country.

He said “If we would judge rightly, the supernatural love of the Church and the natural love of the country are twin loves spring from the same eternal source, since the author and causes of both is God. Whence it follows that there can be no conflict between these two duties”.

The divine mission of the Church to preach and propagate.

According to him, the object of his novel was to expose the teems of fictional narrative the actual evils which then afflicted to Philippine society.

Yes or No

Did Rizal attack only the abuses of certain priest but never contradict Catholic doctrines?

He wrote “I retract with all my heart whatever in my works, writings, publications and conduct has been contrary to my status as a son of the Catholic Church.

True or False

There are passages in the two books where it is not anymore the novel’s character but the author himself who speaks.

True or False

In the two novels we can’t find passages against Catholic dogma and moral.

True or False

There are passages casting doubts on or covering with confusion God’s omnipotence, the existence of hell, the mystery of the Most Blessed Trinity, and the two natures of Christ.

What are the two issues that are intimately mixed up in Rizal’s novels that all our efforts to separate them in the delicate question might be misinterpreted.

A political, social, and cultural ideology that emphasizes the interests, unity, and sovereignty of a particular nation or group of people sharing common characteristics such as language, culture, history, or ethnicity.

It often involves a strong sense of identity with one’s nation and a desire for its advancement and protection.

Can manifest in various forms, ranging from cultural pride to more extreme forms that promote exclusivity and xenophobia.

Refers to a deep attachment, love, and devotion to one’s country.

Are typically committed to the well-being and prosperity of their country and may express their patriotism through actions such as military service, civic engagement, or contributions to the community.

Unlike nationalism, which can sometimes be exclusionary, ______ is generally inclusive and can coexist with respect for other nations and cultures.

Is a fundamental human emotion characterized by empathy, understanding, and concern for the suffering or distress of others.

It involves a desire to alleviate the pain or hardship experienced by others and often motivates acts of kindness, generosity, and support.

It extends beyonds mere sympathy to encompass a genuine commitment to helping others improve their circumstances and find relief from suffering.

It plays a crucial role in fostering cooperation, suffering, and mutual aid within societies, promoting social cohesion and well-being.

Serves as the foundation to serve our country free from the hands of others and stand up on our own.

Is acknowledge as a gentle affection in one’s homeland.

Refers to the awakening and support towards a political identity associated with modern Philippines leading to a wide-ranging campaign for political, social, and economic freedom in the Philippines.

This served as the backbone of the first nationalist revolution in Asia.

He was the quintessential patriot.

In this section, 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 readings in all publics or private schools, collage, and universities.