NAME: JOHN MICHAEL D.

ROCA
SUBJECT/CODE: GE346 GEN ED(LIFE AND WORKS OF RIZAL)
COURSE/SECTION: BSCRIM 1 BLOCK 1F
DATE: MARCH 6, 2022

Module in The Life Works and Writings of Jose Rizal

Topics covered :
Chapter Outcomes : At the end of the chapter, the students should be able to :
1. identify the qualities of hero ;
2. discuss the provision of the Rizal Law and why it was established;
and
3. relate the role of symbols and heroism in the process of nation building.
INTRODUCTION
Cemented in history as potent symbol of the nation ,Rizal`s heroism was sponsored by the
nation through Republic Act 1425(Rizal Law ) of June 20,1956, with the younger generations, the
“Millennials,” receiving much importance . This lesson analyzes the Rizal Law to stress the
significance of Dr. Jose Rizal , a national hero and foremost exemplar of Filipino heroism, in
fostering a sense of nationalism , especially to the fair hopes of the nation-the youth.
EXPLORATION: ROLE OF THE " MILLENIALS "
In studying history, it is necessary to find the MEANING (significance) and FUNCTION
(application) behind an OBJECT (facts , details, descriptive information like names , places, dates
, etc.). The Rizal Law is the Object while all provisions explain its meaning. Rizal envisioned the
generation of Filipino yet to come to be materialized through state-sponsored education of his life,
works, and writings. All the powers , hopes, and dreams of the State were given the youth through
the Rizal Law. The youth, in turn, have the responsibility not just to accept trivial information on
Jose Rizal`s legacies , but more importantly to suffuse them down to their very core. Indeed, the
“Millennials” are active participants in the process of nation building.
LEASON 1 REPUBLIC ACT 1425( RIZAL LAW)
Lesson Outcomes :
At the end of the lesson student should be able to :
1. discuss the democratic process that led to the promulgation of the Rizal Law;
2. examine the goals of the Rizal Law; and
3. interpret the role of the youth as implied in the Rizal Law.
THE BIRTH OF THE RIZAL LAW
Amidst the destruction of building infrastructures, roads, and bridges brought by World War
II, the people saw the need to rebuild the Filipino identity which was equally affected by the war.
Nationalist policy-makers did not waste any time and painstakingly redirected the nation to the
essence of History as a foundation of national hope and pride. Education became the primary
weapon of reorientation while prioritizing the youth as the bearers of country`s future.
Much attention was apportioned to the ideas of freedom and nationalism of Filipino Heroes. Jose
Rizal wan an obvious platform from a start (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 ) was submitted to the
Senate Committee on Education. Senator Jose P. Laurel, the Chairman of the Committee,
sponsored and presented the bill to the members of the Upper House on April 17, 1956.The main
purpose of the bill according to Senator Laurel was to disseminate the ideas and ideals of Jose
Rizal through the reading of his works, notably his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
He stated that:
Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo must be read by all Filipinos. They must be taken to heart
in for their pages we see ourselves as in a mirror, our defect as well, as our strength, our virtues as
well as our vices. Only then would we become conscious as people so learn to prepare ourselves
for painful sacrifices that ultimately lead to self-reliance, self-respect and freedom( Laurel Jr, 131)

Debates for the bill in aid of legislation ensued next, albeit no smooth sailing, opponents, mostly
rabid catholic senators, sontended that the proposed bill was too controversial. Their argumenta
were as follows:
1. The bill was an attempt to discredit the Catholic religion.
2. Inimical to the tenets of the faith to which 170 lines in Noli Me Tangere and 50 lines
El Filibusterismo were offensive to the Church doctrine.
L 3. The bill might divide the nation.
4. Compulsion to read something against one`s faith impaired freedom of speech and religious
freedom.

Heated exchange continued as a part of the democratic process. Opposition to the bill Senator
Francisco " SOC " Rodrigo stood up and delivered his speech :
A vast majority of our people are at the same time Catholic and Filipino citizens. As such they
have two greet loves: their country and their faith. These two loves are no conflicting loved. They
are harmonious affections, like the love of a child for his father and for his mother. This is the
basis of my stand. Let us not create a conflict between nationalism and religion; the government
and the church (Laurel Jr 131)
Vehemently refuting the arguments of opposition, Senator Claro M. Recto exclaimed that the
novels have no intentions of discrediting the Church. More so, he said that the bill only aims to
contextualize Rizal’s heroism in the face of Spanish tyranny. He then uttered these words.
Meanwhile a similar bill (House Bill No. 5561) was filed by congressman Jacobo Z. Gonzales in
the house of representatives. As expected, the bill was welcomed by dissenting opinions. Different
face but same stance, the bill was attacked based on its constitionality and religiosity. With this
setback both in the Upper House and the Lower House, it seemed hopeless for the bill to pass into
law in the latter part of April 1956.
It was in this context that Senator Laurel Proposed a substitute bill. On May 12, 1956 Senate Bill
No. 438 was unanimously approved on second reading. The Lower House imitated the Senate and
on May 14, 1956 the bill was approved unanimously in the house of Representative. On June 12,
1956, President Ramon Magsaysay signed the bill to make it a law, thus giving birth to Republic
Act 1425 also known as the Rizal Law

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1425

AN ACT TO INCLUDE IN THE CURRCICULA OF ALL PUBILC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS,
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES COURSES ON THE LIFE, WORKS AND WRITING OF
JOSE RIZAL, PARTICULARLY HIS NOVELS NOLI ME TANGERE AND EL
FILIBUSTERISMO, AUTHORIZING THE PRINITNG AND DISTRIBUTION THEREOF, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Today more than any other period of our history, there is a need for a rededication to
the ideas of freedom and nationalism for which our heroes live and died;
WHEREAS,it is meet that honoring them, particulary the national hero and patriot, jose rizal, we
remember with special fondness and devotion their lives and works that have shaped the national
character;
WHEREAS, the life, works and writing of jose rizal , particularly hin novel 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;
WHEREAS, all educational institution are under the supervision of and subject to regulation, by
the state, and all the schools are enjoined to develep moral character, personal discipline, civic
conscience and to yeach the duties of citizenship ; now therefore
Be at enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
Assemble.

Section 1. Courses on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his novel Noli Me
Tangere andd El Filibusterismo, shall be included in the curricula of all school, colleges, the
original or unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo or their English
translation shall be used as basic text.

Section 2. it shall be obligatory on all schools, colleges and universities to keep on their libraries
an adequate number of copies of all the original an unexpurgated editions to of the Noli Me
Tangere and El Filibusterismo , as weel 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 approved books for required
reading in all public or private schools, colleges and universities.
The Board of National Education shall determine the adequacy of the number of books, depending
upon the enrollment of the school, college or university.

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 cause them to
be distributed, free of charge, to person desiring to read them through the Purok organizations and
Barrio Council throughout the country.

Section 4. Nothing in this act shall be construed as amendment or repealing section nine hundred
twenty-seven of the Administration Code, prohibiting the discussion of religious doctrine 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 purpose of this Act.

Section 6. This act shall be take effect upon its approval.

Approved : June 12, 1956

ACTIVITY 1
In the spaces below. answer these question in two or three sentences.

1.Who sponsored the Rizal Bill in Congress? What are there arguments in support of
the bill?
The Rizal Bill in the Congress was sponsored by Senator Claro M. Recto. The
bill was attacked based on its constitutionality and religiosity.

2.What are the arguments of the opposition of the bill?

Their arguments were as follows:
1. The bill was an attempt to discredit the Catholic religion.
2. Inimical to the tenets of the faith to which 170 lines in Noli Me Tangere and
50 lines
El Filibusterismo were offensive to the Church doctrine.
3. The bill might divide the nation.
4. Compulsion to read something against one`s faith impaired freedom of
speech and religious freedom.

3.What is the importance of having dissenting opinions in democratic legislation

process?
-Dissenting opinions in democratic legislation processes are important to
identify the different interpretations of the existing case law, the application of
different principles, or different interpretations of the facts. It shall be taken
when the disagreements of the opposition occur concerning the amendments of
the proponent
4.What are the amendments made in the original Rizal Bill in order to perfect it?
- Amendments made in the original Rizal Bill in order to perfect it are as
follows:
Mandates all educational institutions in the Philippines to offer courses about
José Rizal. 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, in any case, was emphatically restricted by the
Christian church much appreciated to the anti-clerical subjects that were
pertinent in Rizal's books Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
- And the inclusion of all works and writings of Jose Rizal, not just the two
novels, was the main feature of this bill. He then stressed the removal of the term
"compulsion" to appease the opposition. However, Senator Laurel asserted the
importance of reading the original and unexpurgated edition of Rizal's novels
because the true purpose of studying these will be defeated if not followed. To
add a more conciliating clause, the last amendment was proposed – the
provisions regarding the "exemption" of students from reading the two novels on
certain conditions.

5.Why No li Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo must be read?

- The story of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo gives off a societal
message that the citizens should be the leaders of its governing body and not the
other way around. That strength lies in the numbers of people who want to
change something inappropriate or give voices to those who suffer injustices.

ACTIVITY 2

STUDENT JOURNAL : Reflect on the importance of law in a democratic society. As

a law-abiding citizen, what can you do to uphold the rule of law? What are The
implications when the rule of law is eradicated?
- Rule of law is a set of principles for ensuring an orderly and just society, no one
is above the law, and everyone is treated equally or held accountable to the same
law. In that case, I should follow the rulings and regulations of the law since no
one shall be bound exempted to those acts that had been made by our law
makers. I must be aware of it for the avoidance of penalties or sanctions
amended by each laws. Once the rule of law is eradicated, it would be easier to
those people who holds power in the society to underestimate poor and innocent
people through the use of bribery and threats. In addition, inequalities will arise
since only elite or wealthy people deserves justice on every crime, no money, no
justice and poverty will increase since lower classes of individual has no right to
be served justice.

LEARNING ACTIVITY
Test I
Read the following sentences. Fill-in the blanks with correct word or words to
complete the thought.
1. In studying HISTORY it is necessary to find the meaning significance and function
application behind an object facts, details, descriptive information like names, places,
dates, etc.
2. Meanwhile, a similar bill ( House Bill No.5561) was field by Congressman
JACOBO Z. GONZALES in the House Of Representative.
3.SENATOR JOSE P. LAUREL, He asserted the importance of reading the original
and unexpurgated edition of Rizal’s novels because the true purpose of studying
these will be defeated if not follow.
4. MAY 14. 1956The bill was approved unanimously in the House of Representatives.
5.RIZAL did not pretend to teach religion or theology when he wrote those book.
6THE RIZAL LAW is the object while all provisions explain its meaning .
7.SENATOR CLARO M. RECTO He exclaimed that the novels have no intentions
of discrediting the church
8. 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 purpose of this Act.
9. It was in this context tha SENATOR JOSE P. LAUREL proposed a substitute bill.
10. REPUBLIC ACT 1425 An act to include in the curricula of all public and private
schools, colleges and universities courses on the life, works and writing of Jose Rizal,
particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, authorizing the
printing and distribution thereof, and for other purposes.

TEST II
Directions: Read each item carefully. Write your answer before the number.
B 1. In studying history, it is necessary to find the meaning significance and function
application behind an object facts details, descriptive information like names, places,
dates, etc.
a. The birth of the Rizal
b. Role of the Millennials
c. Republic Act no.1425

B 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

a. Section 4
b. Section 6
c. Section 3
d. Section 5

A 3. Courses in 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.
a. Section 1
b. Section 2
c. Section 3
d. Section 4

A 4. 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
Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as well as of Rizals other works and
biography.
a. Section 2
b. Section 6
c. Section
d. Section 5

C 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.
a. Section 1
b. Section 6
c. Section 5
d. Section 3

A 6. Rizal Law is also known

a. R.A 1425
b. R.A 1245
C. R.A 1524
d. R.A 2514

A 7.The Rizal Law was signed on

a. June 12, 1956
b. June 19,1951
c. June 24, 1952
d. June 30 1969

A 8. Before it became the Rizal Law it was called

a. House Bill 5561 and Senate Bill 438
b. House bill 6155 and Senate bill 348
c. Senate Bill 364 and House Bill 6551
d. Senate Bill 384 and House Bill 5165

B 9. The Rizal Law was authored by

a. Jose P. laurel
b. Claro M. Recto
c.Fr. Horacio Dela Costa S.J
d. Isagani Arcilla

B 10. Rizal Law was sponsored by

a. Claro M. Recto
b. Jose P. Laurel
c. Isagani Arcilla
d. Fr. Horacio Dela Costa
TEST III
Directions: Give the Meaning of The Following words. Match the words in A with
column B. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

LEARNING ACTIVITY
COLUMN A. COLUMN B
B 1) The Birth of The Rizal Law a.) President Ramon Magsaysay signed the
bill to make it a law thus giving birth to
Republic Act 1425 also known as the
Rizal Law.

C 2) No li Tangere and El b.) Amidst the destruction of building

infrastructures
Filibusterismo road and bridge brought by World War
II
the people saw the need to rebuild the
Filipino identity whic was equally
affected by
the war.
D 3) REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1425 c.) Must be read by all Filipinos.

A 4) June 12, 1956 d.) An Act to include in the curricula of all

public
and private schools, colleges and
universities
courses on the life, works and writings
Jose Rizal particularly his novels Noli Me
Tangere
and the El Filibusterismo authorizing
the printing and distribution thereof,
and for others purposes.

F 5) Section 6 e.) Was filed by congressman Jacobo Z.

Gonzales In the House of Representative

G 6) Jose Rizal f.) This Act shall take effect upon its
approval.

E 7) House Bill No. 5561 g.) He was an obvious platform from a start
since his name dominates the pantheon of
heroes.

J 8) Section 1 h.) The bill was approved unanimously in

 the House of Representative.

H 9) May 14, 1956 i.) The sum of three hundred thousand pesos
is hereby authoritized to be appropriated
out of the any fund not otherwise
appropriated
in the National Treasury to carry out the
purpose of this Act.

I 10) Section 5 j.) 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.

TEST IV
ENUMERATION: PROVIDE WHAT IS BEING ASKED FOR IN EACH ITEM.

1. WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVE OF THE RIZAL LAW

1.) To rededicate the lives of the youth to ideals of freedom and nationalism.
2.) To pay tribute to our national hero for devoting his life and works in shaping
the Filipino character.
3.)To gain an inspiring source of patriotism thru the study of Rizal ’s life,
works and writing.

2. WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF RIZAL LAW

4.)To recognize the relevance of Rizal ’s ideals, thoughts, teachings and life
values to present condition in the community.
5.)To apply Rizal’s ideas in the solution of day-to-day situations and problems
in contemporary life.
6.)To develop an understanding and appreciation of the qualities, behavior and
character of Rizal
7.)To foster the development of moral character, personal discipline, citizenship
and vocational efficiency among the Filipino youth

PREPARED BY:
MAE NORLINE MAGNO NOROÑA.
MARIO VILLLANUEVA

SUBMITTED TO: JAIME B. CATINDOY

INSTRUCTOR