Learning Module in GE Rizal 1- Life and Works of Rizal

1. Title: RA 1425-RIZAL LAW

2. Topic:

1.1 Patriotic objective of Rizal Law

1.2 RA 1425 Mandates

3. Time Frame: 2 hours

4. Introduction:

To discuss about a hero is taking him as a person with flesh and blood not as a deity
or a supernatural being that is an object of reverence without understanding. To appreciate a
hero like Rizal, we must be able to learn more about him–not his acts but the thoughts
behind his acts, his reasons, his experiences and his works that are relevant to our time and
place. We should study Rizal as a person –his intelligence, courage, compassion
nationalism and also his weakness like being a womanizer, violent, and short-tempered that
completes him as a human being. When we realize that he is like us, then, we can truly
appreciate his being human and his great and exemplary deeds are word emulating.

Moreover, this chapter describes the conditions of the Philippines during Rizal’s time:
the politics, economics, society and community and religion. With this, learners are able to
explain the content of RA 1425 and describe at the same time the Philippine situation in the
19th century.

5. Objectives:

At the end of this module, the students should be able to:

1. Explain the content of R.A 1425 as mandated subject in colleges and universities as well as its
provisions.

6. Pre-test: Write your answer on the provided box.

1. Explain why Rizal Works & Writings is a mandated subject to be taught to all schools in
the country?

It is mandated in order to recommit the lives of today's youth to the ideas of liberty and
nationalism for which our heroes fought and died. To honor our national hero for devoted his life and
energy to molding the Filipino character. To receive an invigorating source of patriotism by studying
Rizal's life, works, and writings.

Also, to support the formation of moral character by developing an awareness and

admiration of Rizal's attributes, behavior, and character, as well as concepts and ideas. To
appreciate the significance of Rizal's principles and teachings in relation to current societal events
and situations. To promote the use of such values in current society and personal challenges and
issues. To have a greater appreciation and comprehension of everything Rizal fought and died for.
To encourage Filipino youth growth in all facets of citizenship.
2. Define Nationalism

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 Nationalism is an ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a
nation or nation-state and holds that such obligations outweigh other individual or group
interests.

Nationalism is not only consciousness or a feeling of belonging to a certain nation;

it is also, according to the definition by experts of the Royal Institute of International
Affairs, "a desire to forward the strength, liberty, or prosperity of a nation, whether one's
own or another."

3. Differentiate nationalism from patriotism.

Nationalism is “the policy or doctrine of The word patriotism is a noun that

asserting the interests of one’s own nation
viewed as separate from the interests of other
nations or the common interests of all nations.”
In short, nationalism is a kind of excessive,
aggressive patriotism.
Fascist regimes have merged the
fervor of nationalism with the notions of
superiority, especially when it comes to
ethnicity and religion. In such contexts,
“patriots” can become those who happened to
agree with you or look like you, and “traitors”
those who do not.
Nationalism generally has a negative
connotation. It’s used for political ideologies
and movements that a more extreme and
exclusionary love of one’s country—at the
expense of foreigners, immigrants, and even
people in a country who aren’t believed to
belong in some way, often racial and religious
grounds.
means “devoted love, support, and defense of
one’s country; national loyalty.”
The term often brings to mind people
directly involved with the defense of a nation,
namely military service members as well as
state and local government representatives.
For example: The soldiers showed exemplary
patriotism defending their country from attack.
Patriotism, however, can take many
other forms outside serving in the military and
public office. Diplomats, teachers, first
responders, and so many more all exemplify
patriotism in the many forms of good they do in
service of their communities.
Patriotism generally has a positive
connotation. It’s used for various positive
sentiments, attitudes, and actions involving
loving one’s country and serving the great good
of all its people.

NATIONALISM PATRIOTISM

7. Learning Activities
RA 1425 “RIZAL LAW” MANDATES

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 THE TEACHING OF LIFE, WORKS, and, WRITINGS OF DR. JOSE PROTACIO
REALONDA MERCADO RIZAL IN ALL SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY

According to the Official Gazette,

the law was made effective on August 16,
1956.

The Rizal Law aims to:

1. Recognize the relevance of Rizal’s ideals,

thoughts, teachings, and life-values to
present conditions the community and the
country and apply them in the solution to
day-to-day situations and problems of
contemporary life;

2. Develop an understanding and

appreciation of the qualities, behavior, and character of Rizal, as well as thoughts and ideas,
and thus, foster the development of moral character; and

3. Comprehend with the patriotic objectives of the Rizal Law given by late Senator Jose P.
Laurel.

Rizal’s Ideas: A reply to the -Challenges of our Millennium- Jose Rizal is indeed
preeminent among the national heroes of the Philippines and is thus, referred by the Filipino
nation primarily because of his virtues of character which exemplify honesty, integrity,
patriotism and civic responsibility, willingness to sacrifice for the cause of his native land,
high sense of justice and family solidarity , and the loftiest standard of truth with which he
pursued the nobility of his cause to find and foster Filipino nationhood.

In this course it is hope to re-acquaint our young generation with our national hero and re-
ignite the same compassion and commitment he had as young man. To make seriously
consider how to help carry out today for our country the things Rizal had spoken about, and
gift coming generation with ways to remember Rizal always and to pay forward the lesson
his life has taught the Filipino people.

Rizal’s Ideas: A reply to the -Challenges of our

Millennium- Jose Rizal is indeed preeminent
among the national heroes of the Philippines and
is thus, referred by the Filipino nation primarily
because of his virtues of character which
exemplify honesty, integrity, patriotism and civic
responsibility, willingness to sacrifice for the cause
of his native land, high sense of justice and family
solidarity , and the loftiest standard of truth with
which he pursued the nobility of his cause to find
and foster Filipino nationhood

Jose Rizal A True Hero

Rizal was a founder of the Filipino nationality and an architect of the Filipino nation.
Young generations cannot know him without knowing and imbibing the great principles and

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ideals for which he stood and died. Rizal believed that as mentors of the young Filipinos in
all schools that virtue is the only foundation of national greatness.

It is hoped that the future generations and the generations after us by reading the life,
teachings, and writings of Rizal may gain incorruptible confidence, direction, courage and
determination in order that we may continue forward our never-ending pilgrimage to a full,
greater and more abundant life.

Today, more than any other period of our history, there is a need for a rededication to
the ideals of freedom and nationalism for or heroes who live and died. In honoring our
heroes, particularly the national hero and patriot: Jose Rizal, the life, works and writings of
Dr. Rizal, his famous novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, a constant inspiring
source of patriotism of the youth, especially during their formative and decisive years in
school.

Rizal as a modern man conquered is inferiorities, because he responded to the

challenge of conquering himself he succeeded. In the end, he was finally able to accept a
great responsibility – he gave his own life for his country. From a weak, frail child, Jose Rizal
rose to become one of the tallest men in history.

8. Self-evaluation:True or False. Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement

is false.

_T_1. The Philippine educational system in the 19th century focused so much on religion.

_F_2. Peninsulares is a Spanish born in the Philippines.

_F_3. Indios are the second among the structure of the 19th century Philippine Social structure.

_F_4. Information age refers to the inventions of the machine.

_T_5. Judicial power on the 19th century was vested to the Guardia civil

9. Review of Concept

Republic Act of 1425, commonly known as Rizal Law and anchored by Senator Claro,
was signed by the president on June 12, 1956. The passing of the Rizal Law rises to the
implementation of the Rizal Law course as requirement for graduation in all non-degree and
degree courses in the tertiary education. It requires the curricula of private and public
schools, colleges, and universities to include courses on the life, works and writings of Jose
Rizal, particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo

10. Post-test: Write your answers on the given diagram.

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1. Describe briefly the content of RA 1425.

The full name of the law is An Act to Include in the 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 Filibusterismo,
Authorizing the Printing and Distribution Thereof, and for Other
Purposes.
The Rizal Law is about implementing rules to educate people RA 1425
about the Life, Works, and Writings of our national hero Dr. Jose
Rizal, especially his novels Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo. This is to give the students and the future
generations an ample background and for them to understand
about how Jose Rizal hands over his life for our country.

2. Explain this statement "The Pen is Mightier than the Sword”

The power of a pen is much larger than that of the sword, which means, the power
of writing is stronger than the power of war, hatred, and conflict. While the power of sword
ends with death, loss, and destruction, the power of a pen brings in inspiration, motivation,
and transformation to the soul. A sword conquers the physical existence of a man while
the men conquer the mind and heart of people. Control over people should be achieved
through their minds and not against their will at force. This is why a sword can never be
mightier than a pen.

A pen can achieve a lot more than a sword does. It means that the power of writing
is eternal while the power of the sword is short-lived. For instance, the great achievements
of Alexander, Napoleon, and other rulers ended up in oblivion. However, the great
preaching and writings of philosophers and authors have lasting effects that live forever in
the hearts of people. This is why it is said that a king can rule only his kingdom but a
scholar rules the world with his writings.

Books are considered the treasure house of knowledge. In that sense, a pen
creates and imparts something worthwhile into the readers. However, a sword or war
brings nothing but violence into the world. When compared with a pen, a sword is in no
way powerful in influencing people. While great rulers can force and conquer people, they
can never conquer the hearts of the people. It can be only done by writers.

And this is what Jose Rizal did in fighting his nation, through writing novels that
would conquer the hearts of the people.

11. Texts & References:

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Capino, DG. et.al (2005).Rizal, Life, Works and Writings-their impact on our National
Identity.Quezon City: Bookman Inc.

Guerrero, L. Ma.(2010). The First Filipino. Quezon City: National Historical Institute.

Montemayor, T. H.Rizal Pictorial Calendar. Manila: National Historical Institute.

Ocampo, A. R. (2006). Rizal without the Overcoat. Metro Manila: Anvil Publishing, Inc.

Romero, Ma. C. S. et al. Rizal and the Development of National Consciousness.Quezon

City: JMC Press, Inc.

Magno, P.S MAEd, MA Hist. (Cand). (2019, December 1). Rizal pictorial.Calamba, Laguna
City

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