Why did the Catholic Church oppose the passage of Rizal Law?

The Catholic Church opposed the passage of the Rizal Law, officially known as Republic Act No. 1425, because it mandated the inclusion of José Rizal's works, particularly "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo," in the curriculum of Philippine schools. Church leaders were concerned that these novels, which critiqued the Spanish colonial government and the Church's role in it, could promote anti-Catholic sentiments and undermine the Church's influence. They viewed the law as a threat to religious education and moral teachings, fearing it might lead to the spread of secularism and nationalism at odds with Catholic values.