R.A.

1425 – Rizal Law

 Jose P. Laurel – Father of Rizal
Law
 Senate Bill 448 hopes to give

people knowledge about the

oppression suffered by the
Filipinos during the Spanish
era.
- for Filipinos to understand
themselves and their country
better and realize the greatness
 Sen. Decoroso Rosales
 Sen. Mariano Cuenco

 Francisco “Soc”

Rodrigo
argued that it will be a
violation of religious
freedom
 R.A. 1425 is an act to
include in the Curricula
of all public and private
schools, colleges &
universities courses on
the life, works and
writings of Dr. Jose
Rizal
 There is a need to give
utmost importance to
the ideals of freedom,
nationalism & patriotism
through an
understanding of the
works & life of Rizal
 WHAT THE LAW IMPOSES
 Inclusion in the

curricula studies on the

life & works of Rizal
 Reading of the

unexpurgated versions
of Noli Me Tangere & El
Filibusterismo
 Schools should have
adequate copies of Rizal’s
works
 The law authorizes the

translation of Noli & Fili

 While the teaching of Rizal

as a subject is required, the

doctrine of separation of the
church & state is upheld.