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The document discusses Republic Act 1425, which mandated teaching about Jose Rizal, particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, in all Philippine schools. It faced significant opposition from the Catholic Church, who argued the novels were anti-Catholic. After much debate, amendments were passed allowing exemptions for schools unable to teach the novels due to religious reasons. The bill was ultimately signed into law, cementing Rizal
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- amie
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