Introduction to Rizal

RA 1425
Objectives
• At the end of this lesson, the learners
are expected to:
1. Explain the history of the Rizal Law
and its important provisions
2. Critically assess the effectiveness
of the Rizal course
 History of Rizal Law

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beuyam7C0Ak&feature=youtu.be
 Author: Claro M.
Recto

Rizal Sponsored the Bill

Law-
Republic In the Senate: Jose P.
Act 1425 Laurel

Signed: June 12,

1956
 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
REPUBLIC died;

ACT NO.
1425 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
REPUBLIC and decisive years in school, should be
suffused;
ACT NO.
1425 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 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

REPUBLIC
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.

ACT NO.
1425
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
REPUBLIC read them, through the Purok organizations and
Barrio Councils throughout the country.

ACT NO.
1425 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.

REPUBLIC
ACT NO. Approved: June 12, 1956

1425
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 52, No. 6, p. 2971 in
June 1956.

From:
http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1956/06/12/republic-act-
no-1425/
What is Republic Act 1425 or Rizal Law?
- House Bill No. 5561
- Senate Bill No. 438.
- It is commonly known as the Rizal Act, established
on 12th of June 1956 by Senator Claro M. Recto.
- It requires the curricula of private and public
schools, colleges and universities courses to include,
works and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his
novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
- It was made effective on August 16, 1956.
Rizal Law (Republic Act No. 1425)
As stated in the preamble of RA 1425/Rizal Law;
“Whereas, today more than other period f or history, there is
a need for a re-dedication to the ideals of freedom and
nationalism for which our heroes lived and died.”

“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.”
 Rizal Law (Republic Act No. 1425)
- The law requires all schools, colleges, universities
,private or public to include in their curricula
courses on the life and works of Rizal. It also sates
that all schools are required to have an adequate
number of copies of the copies of the original and
unexpurgated editions of El Filibusterismo and Noli
Me Tangere, as well as other works and biographies
of Rizal.
- The purpose of Batas Rizal is to rekindle the flame of
nationalism in the hearts of the Filipino, particularly
the youth. We are forgetting what our patriots have
done and given to fight for our freedom.
 Criteria in Choosing the
Philippine National Hero
Filipinocitizen
Patriot/nationalist
Has already been dead
Patient

Source: National Historical Commission

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 Personalities Nominated to be
our National Hero

Marcelo H. del Pilar

Emilio Jacinto
Graciano Lopez-Jaena
Antonio Luna

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Issues about the Proclamation of Dr.Jose Rizal
as National Hero
1. He was the illegitimate son of Adolf Hitler
2. He should not be proclaimed as the national hero
because of his cowardice to fight the colonizers
through revolution.
3. He was regarded as an ―American-made hero‖.
 First Philippine Commission was formed by the
United States President headed by the American
Governor-General William Howard c. Taft.
 Declaration of Dr. Jose Rizal as our national hero
was only their strategy to hinder our nationalistic
feelings.
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Pair Activity
1. What were the circumstances that
led to the creation of the Republic
Act No. 1425?
2. What is the main objective of RA
1425?
3. What clause/s of RA 1425 are still
applicable on this day and age?
 Rizal: Ang Tao sa Piso

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDy3QVH7Jtg&feature=youtu.be
Reflection
• What is the message of the short film?
• Which of the messages of the speakers
had an effect on you as a citizen of the
Philippines?
• What can you, students, do to help make
the Rizal class successful?
• What can your teacher do to help make
the Rizal class successful?