Life and Works of Jose Rizal: Tup-Taguig

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Life and Works

of Jose Rizal
Life and Works of Jose Rizal | Ms. Anna
TOPIC: Republic Act 1425 (Rizal Law) TUP-TAGUIG
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Republic Act 1425:

Rizal Law
Learning Outcomes
Explain the history of the Rizal Law and
its important provisions.
Critically assess the effectiveness of the

Rizal Course.
Reflect upon themselves the idea and
principles of Rizal in their life.
Activity
If you were to ask or
say something to
Dr. Jose Rizal, what
would it be?

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01 Rizal Law

Rizal Law
• Enacted on June 12, 1956 – signed by Pres. Ramon
Magsaysay
• Sponsored and authored mainly by the late Senator Jose
P. Laurel and Senator Claro M. Recto
• A mandate to include in the course curricula of all public
and private schools, colleges and universities the life,
works and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his
novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
What are the arguments

in favor of Rizal Law
in the context of
1950’?

What are the arguments

against Rizal Law in
the context of 1950’?

Trials of Rizal Bill

• April 3, 1956 – Senator Jose P. Laurel
• April 17, 1956 - the bill was sponsored and presented to
the members of the Senate
• Senate Bill 438 is an act to make Noli me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo compulsory reading matter in all public and
private colleges and universities and for other purposes

Senator Laurel Speech

Competing Arguments on Rizal Law

Competing Arguments on Rizal Law


• May 2, 1956 – Congress (Lower House)
• House Bill No. 5561 – similar bill
• Ideals of freedom and nationalism
• Development of national character
• Inspirational source of patriotism



Rizal Law
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;
Rizal Law
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
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.
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.
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.

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Are you in favor of enforcing

the RA 1425 or Rizal Law in
today’s context?
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How would reading Rizal’s

novels impart patriotism?

What are the objectives of

Rizal Law?
1. To rededicate the lives of the youth to the ideals of freedom
and nationalism, for which our heroes lived and died
2. To play tribute to our national hero for devoting his life and
works for shaping the Filipino character
3. To gain an inspiring source of patriotism thru the study of
Rizal’s life, works and writings.
What are the goals of

Rizal Law?
1. To recognize the relevance of Rizal’s ideals, thoughts, teaching, and
life values to present conditions in the community;
2. To apply Rizal’s ideas in the solution of day-to-day situations and
problems in contemporary life;
3. To develop an understanding and appreciation of the qualities,
behavior and character of Rizal; and
4. To foster the development of moral character, personal discipline,
citizenship and vocational efficiency among the Filipino youth.
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In your own words, do think
it is important to study
Rizal’s life and works?
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Republic Act 1425:

Critically assess the effectiveness of the

Life and Works of Jose Rizal | Ms. Anna

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What are the arguments

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What are the arguments

Life and Works of Jose Rizal | Ms. Anna

Trials of Rizal Bill

Life and Works of Jose Rizal | Ms. Anna

Senator Laurel Speech

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Competing Arguments on Rizal Law

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Competing Arguments on Rizal Law

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Trials of Rizal Bill

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Trials of Rizal Bill

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Trials of Rizal Bill

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Nothing in this Act shall be construed as amendment or

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The sum of three hundred thousand pesos is hereby

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Are you in favor of enforcing

How would reading Rizal’s

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What are the objectives of

What are the goals of

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