RIZAL LAW

REPUBLIC ACT 1425

Authored by Claro M. Recto
 Major Provisions:
▪ It directs educational agencies such as the
Department of Education and the
Commission on Higher Education to
include in the curricula of all schools,
colleges, and universities, public or
private, the study of the life of our
national hero, with the emphasis on the
original or unexpurgated versions of
Rizal’s novels Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo.
 Major Provisions:

▪ It obliges all the libraries of all schools,

colleges, and universities to maintain an
adequate number of copies of Noli Me
Tangere and El Filibusterismo in their
collections, as well as other materials
related to the life of Rizal.
 Major Provisions:
▪ It directs the Board of National
Education to take charge of the
translation, reproduction, and
distribution of printed copies of Rizal’s
novels to interested parties through
purok organizations and barangay
councils, free of charge.
 Memorandum Order No.
247
▪ Directs the Secretary of Education, Culture,
and Sports and the Chairman of CHED to fully
implement RA 1425.
▪ Senator Jose P. Laurel (Sponsored the law)
believed that by reading and studying Rizal’s
life, teachings, and writings, the Filipino
youth will be able to gain incorruptibility,
confidence, direction, courage, and
determination to move forward in their
journey towards and abundant life ( Garcia,
2005)
Framers of Rizal Law hoped that the youth
will be able to(Romero et al., 2000):

▪ Gain inspiration and insight and involve

themselves in the community;
▪ Imbibe the virtues and values of Rizal and
other reputable leaders of the country; and
▪ Acquire proper direction and become better
citizens.
 Patriotic goals:
▪ To showcase the relevance of Rizal’s ideals,
thoughts, teachings, and values to cimmunity life;
▪ To apply Rizal’s ideas to the solution of the day-
to-day problems encountered in contemporary
life;
▪ To promote the understanding and appreciation
of the qualities, conduct, and character of Rizal;
and
▪ To foster the development of the moral character,
personal discipline, citizenship skills, and
vocational efficiency of the Filipino youth.
References:

▪ R.A. 1425
▪ Duka, Cecilio D.(2010). Rizal His Legacy to
Philippine Society. Anvil Publishing, Inc. Pasig City.
▪ Ocampo, Ambeth R. (2016). Rizal Without the
Overcoat. Anvil Publishing, Inc. Pasig City