LESSON 1

WHY STUDY RIZAL ?

Things you should know about...

THE STUDY

OF DR . JOSE

RIZAL

COURSE
The study of Dr. Jose P. Rizal's
life works and writings has been
mandated by Republic Act No.
1425 known as Rizal Law,
THE BIRTH OF RIZAL
enacted on June 12, 1956 and
(
LAW APRIL 3,1956) took effect on August 16, 1956.
Senate Bill No. 438(An act to make this was sponsord by Sen. Jose
Noli me Tangere and El P. Laurel Sr. as Chairman of the
Felibuterismo compulsory reading
matter in al public and private Senate Committee on
Colleges and Universities and for Education
other purposes.

WHAT IS RIZAL

LAW ?

An act to include the Life

and Works of Rizal in all
curricula.

Republic Act

NO . 1425
An act to include in a curricula of all
public and private schools, colleges and
universities courses on the life, works
and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his
novels Noli me Tangere and El
Felibusterismo, authorizing the printing
and distribution thereof, and for other
purposes.

OTHER REASON TO

STUDY RIZAL

To recognize the importance of

rizal's teachings and ideals in
relation to present conditions
and situations in the society.