TIMELINE OF RIZAL LAW

When it was filed by the Committee on Education on

April 3, 1956 Senate Bill No. 438 was supported by all
April 3-17, 1956 but 3 of the members of the Upper House and seemed,
to all appearances, a non- controversial measure.

But when on, April 17, 1956 Senator Jose P.

FOUNDATION : Laurel as Chairman of the Committee on
CONTROVERSIES Education, began his sponsorship of the measure
the rumbles of the gatherings storm sounded an
ominous warning.

April 23, 1956

DEBATES : Debated on Senate Bill No. 438 on April 23,
1956 Senator Laurel was supported by a
prestigious colleague and ardent nationalist,
the formidable Senator Claro M. Recto. :

May 2, 1956,- The Committee on Education gave

a report recommending approval without
May 2, 1956 amendment, the discussion, also revolved on the
constitutionality and the property of the measure.
This battle in the state drew more public attention

May 14-17, 1956

Both amendments for Senate and House
APPROVED versions were approved

June 12, 1956 The Bill was signed by President Ramon

Magsaysay
SIGNING INTO :

It is also known as R.A 1425 or

RIZAL LAW

Submitted by: Cielo Marie L. Uvero