WHY IS THERE A NEED FOR A LAW THAT INCORPORATES
COURSES ON THE LIFE, WORKS AND IDEAS OF JOSE RIZAL
IN THE CURRICULA OF ALL SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND
UNIVERSITIES IN THE PHILIPPINES?
The lawmakers who favored the passage of a law
that would include courses on the life, works and
ideas of Jose Rizal firmly believed the necessity of
instilling a strong sense of nationalism among the
youth, especially in their formative and decisive
years.
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The Old Legislative Building
(now the National Museum
of the Philippines—Main)
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THROUGH WHICH A STRONG SENSE OF NATIONALISM
WOULD BE INSTILLED AMONG THE FILIPINO YOUTH?
Through the works of Rizal, especially his Noli Me
Tangere and El Filibusterismo—works that are
considered as ‘constant and inspiring sources of
nationalism