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The document discusses the debate in the Philippine legislature in 1956 over the passage of the Rizal Law. [1] Senators Jose P. Laurel and Claro M. Recto supported the law, arguing that Rizal's works Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo should be read by all Filipinos to develop national consciousness and pride. [2] However, Senator Francisco Rodrigo opposed the law, stating that most Filipinos are also Catholic and the law could create conflict between nationalism and religion. [3]

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The document discusses the debate in the Philippine legislature in 1956 over the passage of the Rizal Law. [1] Senators Jose P. Laurel and Claro M. Recto supported the law, arguing that Rizal's works Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo should be read by all Filipinos to develop national consciousness and pride. [2] However, Senator Francisco Rodrigo opposed the law, stating that most Filipinos are also Catholic and the law could create conflict between nationalism and religion. [3]

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LESSON 1

Name:_____________________________________________
Year & Section___________________________
Let’s Do It (ACTIVITY 3)
THE GREAT DEBATE: Analyze the arguments in favor or against the passage of the
Rizal Law in 1956.

The legislators who supported on the passage of Rizal Law

“Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo must be read by


all Filipinos. They must be taken to heart, for in their
pages we see ourselves as a mirror, our defects as well
as or strength, our virtues as well as our vices. Only then
would we become conscious as a people and so learn to
prepare ourselves for painful sacrifices that ultimately lead
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Sen. Jose P. Laurel
“Rizal did not pretend to teach religion when he wrote
those books. He aimed at inculcating civic consciousness
in the Filipinos, national dignity, personal and racial pride,
and patriotism. In the course of his narration and faithful
portrayal of the situations in the Philippines as it then
existed, Rizal wrote some religious practices in the
Philippines during those days about the conduct and
https://tinyurl.com/y4bucuwp behavior of erring ministers of the church.”
Sen. Claro M.
Recto
The legislator who opposed on the passage of Rizal Law

“A vast majority of our people are, Catholic and Filipino


citizens, at the same time. As such, they have two great
loves: their country and their faith. These two loves are not
conflicting foes. They are harmonious affections, like the
love for his father and for his mother. This is the basis of
my stand. Let us not create a conflict between nationalism
Sen. Francisco and religion, between government and the church.”
Rodrigo
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Based on your analysis of the excerpts from the statements of legislators who
supported and opposed the passage of the Rizal bill in 1956, answer the
questions below. Strictly no erasures. (5points each Question)
Questions:
1) Identify who are the supporters on the passage of Rizal Law?
Answer:

2) Why they supported the passage of Rizal Law?


Answer:

3) Why did Senator Francisco “Suc” Rodrigo oppose the passage of Rizal
Law? Answer:

4) What is Rizal bill?


Answer:

5) What are the intentions/reasons of the opposers in blocking the


approval of Rizal bill?
Answer:

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