PRESENTATION OF GROUP 1

PRESENTERS:

BORLADO, RODELO T.
BIERA, MARK LLOYD P.
CALICA, HONEY D.
BELLO, MICHAEL JOHN
BERGANIO, THRESTAN JAMES
CHAPTER 1:
INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

REPUBLIC ACT 1425

Overview
The Rizal Law also known as RA 1425 mandates the
study of the life, works and writings of Dr. Jose Rizal. It
requires the curricula of private and public schools, colleges
and universities courses to include the life and writings of
Rizal yo educate the students about the concept of
nationalism (NHCP, 2012). It is good to note that the bill
was approved on June 12 or Independence Day of the year
1956when the pressing clamor for national identity and
nationalism was in dire need. Although the passage was
coupled with controversies and criticism, high regard must
given to the authors of the bill for ensuring that the ideals of
freedom, love of country, and patriotism were rededicated in
the lives of the youth by honoring the cause that Rizal lived
and died for.
Up until today, the Rizal Law is an important reminder
to all Filipinos of the role that Dr. Jose Rizal played in
the attainment of our nation's freedom.
What is the importance of Rizal law?
The Rizal law is very important in our lives as Filipinos
because Dr. Jose P. Rizal plays a significant role in the
heritage and history of the Philippines. Rizal’s literary
novels immortalize life in the Philippines during the
Spanish era and the strong desire for freedom and
independence.
UNDERSTANDING THE RIZAL LAW
Republic Act No. 1425, more popularly known as the Rizal
Law, was passed in 1956. A mandatory teaching of Jose Rizal's life
with the emphasis on his milestone novels is engraved in the
legislation.
In this course of the life and works of Jose Rizal, you will begin
with the reading of the Rizal law and reflect on the impact and
relevance of this legislation across history and the present time,
you will study R.A. 1425 within its context to look into major
issues and debates surrounding the bill and it's passage into law.
The process of how a bill becomes a law in the Philippines will
be undertaken so you will have an idea regarding the country's
legislative process.
FROM THE RIZAL BILL TO THE RIZAL LAW
*Senate Bill No. 438 was filed by the Committee on
Educationon April 3, 1956.
*On April 17, 1956, Senator Jose P. Laurel, as Chairman
of the Committee on Education began his sponsorship of
the measure.
*Debates on Senate Bill No. 438 began on April 23,
1956.
*On April 19, 1956, the conflict reached the House of
Representatives when Congressman Jacobo Z. Gonzales
introduced House Bill No. 5561, which was an identical
copy of Senate Bill 438.
*On May 9, 1956, debates started following the report
of Committee on Education which was appointed on
May 2, 1956, recommending approval without
amendment.
*The bill was headedly opposed by three senators
namely Senator Francisco Rodrigo who was a former
Catholic Action President, Senator Mariano Cuenco and
Senator Decoroso Rosales who was the brother of Julio
Rosales, an archbishop.
*According to Senator Recto, the sole object of the bill
was to foster the better appreciation of Rizal's times and
of the role he played in combatting Spanish tyranny in
this country.
*Oppositions argued that the bill would go against
freedom of conscience and religion.
*Recto and Laurel defended the bill and argued that the
only objective of the bill is to keep the memory of the
national hero alive in every Filipino’s mind, to emanate
Rizal as he peacefully fought for freedom, and not to go
against religion.
*The bill was approved on third reading, with 23 votes in
favor. It was passed by the latter chamber without
amendment.
*The bill was finally passed on May 17, 1956 and was
signed into law as Republic Act 1425 by President Ramon
Magsaysay on June 12 of the same year.
The Patriotic Objectives of the Rizal Law
Republic Act 1425, commonly known as the Rizal law and
Authored by Claro M. Recto, gave rise to the implementation of
the Rizal course as a requirement for graduation in all non-
degree and degree courses in the tertiary education. It requires
the curricula of private and public schools, college's and
universities to include course on the life and works of Rizal,
particularly his novels Noli me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. The
law was made effective on August 16 1956.
Particularly the Rizal law aims to:
*Recognize the relevance of Rizal's ideals, thoughts, teaching,
and life values to present conditions in the community and the
country and apply them in the solution to day-to-day situation
and problems of the contemporary life;
*Develop an understanding and appreciation of the
qualities, behavior, and character of Rizal, as well as this
thought's and ideas, and thus foster the development of
moral character, personal discipline, citizenship, and
vocational efficiency.
*Comply with the patriotic objectives of the Rizal law
given by the late Jose P. Laurel "By approving this
measure. It is hoped they the future generations and the
generations after us by reading the life, teachings and
writings of Rizal may gain an incorruptible confidence,
direction, courage and determination in order that we
may continue forward never ending pilgrimage to a full,
greater and more abundant life.
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1425
AN ACT TO INCLUDE IN THE CURRICULA OF ALL PUBLIC AND
PRIVATE SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES COURSES
ON THE LIFE, WORKS AND WRITINGS OF JOSE RIZAL,
PARTICULARLY HIS NOVELS NOLI ME TANGERE AND EL
FILIBUSTERISMO, AUTHORIZING THE PRINTING AND
DISTRIBUTION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

WHEREAS, today, more than any other period of our

history, there is a need for a re-dedication to the ideals of
freedom and nationalism for which our heroes lived and
died;
WHEREAS, it is meet that in honoring them, particularly the
national hero and patriot, Jose Rizal, we remember with
special fondness and devotion their lives and works that
have shaped the national character;
WHEREAS, the life, works and writing of Jose Rizal,
particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo, are a constant and inspiring source of
patriotism with which the minds of the youth, especially
during their formative and decisive years in school,
should be suffused;

WHEREAS, all educational institutions are under the

supervision of, and subject to regulation by the State,
and all schools are enjoined to develop moral character,
personal discipline, civic conscience and to teach the
duties of citizenship; Now, therefore,
SECTION 1. Courses on the life, works and writings of Jose
Rizal, particularly his novel Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo, shall be included in the curricula of all
schools, colleges and universities, public or private:
Provided, That in the collegiate courses, the original or
unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo or their English translation shall be used as
basic texts.
The Board of National Education is hereby authorized and
directed to adopt forthwith measures to implement and
carry out the provisions of this Section, including the writing
and printing of appropriate primers, readers and textbooks.
The Board shall, within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of
this Act, promulgate rules and regulations, including those
of a disciplinary nature, to carry out and enforce the
provisions of this Act.
The Board shall promulgate rules and regulations providing for
the exemption of students for reasons of religious belief stated
in a sworn written statement, from the requirement of the
provision contained in the second part of the first paragraph of
this section; but not from taking the course provided for in the
first part of said paragraph. Said rules and regulations shall take
effect thirty (30) days after their publication in the Official
Gazette.
SECTION 2. It shall be obligatory on all schools, colleges and
universities to keep in their libraries an adequate number of
copies of the original and unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me
Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as well as of Rizal’s other works
and biography.
The said unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo or their translations in English as well as other
writings of Rizal shall be included in the list of approved books for
required reading in all public or private schools, colleges and
universities. The Board of National Education shall determine the
adequacy of the number of books, depending upon the enrollment
of the school, college or university.

SECTION 3. The Board of National Education shall cause the

translation of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as well as
other writings of Jose Rizal into English, Tagalog and the principal
Philippine dialects; cause them to be printed in cheap, popular
editions; and cause them to be distributed, free of charge, to
persons desiring to read them, through the Purok organizations
and Barrio Councils throughout the country.
SECTION 4. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as
amendment or repealing section nine hundred twenty-
seven of the Administrative Code, prohibiting the
discussion of religious doctrines by public school
teachers and other person engaged in any public school.
SECTION 5. The sum of three hundred thousand pesos is
hereby authorized to be appropriated out of any fund
not otherwise appropriated in the National Treasury to
carry out the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
REASON WHY DO WE NEED TO STUDY THE LIFE AND WORKS OF
RIZAL:
• The sponsors argued that in reading Rizal's words, we
are able to see ourselves.
•It is through the works of Rizal, the greatest Filipino
patriot, which show not only the strengths and virtues of the
Filipinos but the Filipino's defects and vices as well.
•Making the Filipinos realize their flaws will prepare
themselves for the sacrifices they have to make to attain
freedom.
•The only objective of the bill is to foster the better
appreciation of our national hero's role in fighting for
freedom under the colonialism of the Spaniards, not to go
against any religion.
Motivations behind Republic Act 1425

●To rededicate the lives of youth to the beliefs of

opportunity and patriotism, for which our heroes lived;
●To pay tribute to our national legend for giving his life
and works in molding the Filipino character; and
●To increase a rousing wellspring of nationalism through
an incredible investigation, works,and compositions.
THANK YOU!!