Mary Angelica A. Perfecio
BS in Psychology 1-A
EXERCISE 1.1.2 Republic Act 1425
Answer this!
Instructions:
1. Brainstorm on the following questions: (10 pts.)
a. Consider the context of the 1950s, what issues and interests were at stake
in the debate over the Rizal Bill? Do these issues remain pertinent in the
present time? Explain.
The issues and interests at stake in the debate over the Rizal Bill in the
1950s remain pertinent to today. The Philippines was a colony of the United
States for about 60 years, until 1946. During this time, Filipinos experienced
all kinds of atrocities at the hands of American colonists. For example, from
1898-1946, there were over 200,000 Filipino soldiers who fought in World War
II for the US (Merrill et al). These soldiers were killed by their own countrymen
because they had been trained to fight against their own people.
This is just one example of how Filipinos have been treated as second
class citizens throughout history. Another issue that continues to be relevant
today is corruption. As long as there are corrupt politicians and businessmen
who can control elections and buy votes with money, there will always be
inequality in society because they will keep getting elected while people
without money cannot win elections since they do not have enough money to
bribe everyone.
b. In view of the issues at stake in the passage of RA 1425, is teaching Rizal’s
life as hagiography consistent with the law? Explain clearly.
Teaching Rizal's life as hagiography, which means presenting him as a
perfect and flawless figure, is not consistent with RA 1425 or the Rizal Law.
The law mandates the teaching of Rizal's life, works, and writings, including
his criticisms of the Spanish colonial government and the Catholic Church.
Thus, the law requires a balanced and comprehensive study of Rizal's life,
including both his achievements and his criticisms. Presenting Rizal as a
perfect and flawless figure would not provide the students with a complete
and accurate understanding of his contributions to Philippine history and
society.
BS in Psychology 1-A
EXERCISE 1.1.2 Republic Act 1425
Answer this!
Instructions:
1. Brainstorm on the following questions: (10 pts.)
a. Consider the context of the 1950s, what issues and interests were at stake
in the debate over the Rizal Bill? Do these issues remain pertinent in the
present time? Explain.
The issues and interests at stake in the debate over the Rizal Bill in the
1950s remain pertinent to today. The Philippines was a colony of the United
States for about 60 years, until 1946. During this time, Filipinos experienced
all kinds of atrocities at the hands of American colonists. For example, from
1898-1946, there were over 200,000 Filipino soldiers who fought in World War
II for the US (Merrill et al). These soldiers were killed by their own countrymen
because they had been trained to fight against their own people.
This is just one example of how Filipinos have been treated as second
class citizens throughout history. Another issue that continues to be relevant
today is corruption. As long as there are corrupt politicians and businessmen
who can control elections and buy votes with money, there will always be
inequality in society because they will keep getting elected while people
without money cannot win elections since they do not have enough money to
bribe everyone.
b. In view of the issues at stake in the passage of RA 1425, is teaching Rizal’s
life as hagiography consistent with the law? Explain clearly.
Teaching Rizal's life as hagiography, which means presenting him as a
perfect and flawless figure, is not consistent with RA 1425 or the Rizal Law.
The law mandates the teaching of Rizal's life, works, and writings, including
his criticisms of the Spanish colonial government and the Catholic Church.
Thus, the law requires a balanced and comprehensive study of Rizal's life,
including both his achievements and his criticisms. Presenting Rizal as a
perfect and flawless figure would not provide the students with a complete
and accurate understanding of his contributions to Philippine history and
society.
