Republic Act No. 1425 (Rizal Law)

Republic of the Philippines
BULACAN AGRICULTURAL STATE COLLEGE

Institute of Arts and Sciences
Pinaod, San Ildefonso, Bulacan, Philippines 3010
P.I. 100- LIFE AND

WORKS OF JOSE RIZAL
Learning Module
Yosef Eric C. Hipolito, LPT, MA

Faculty Member, Social Sciences Discipline
Bulacan Agricultural State College
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OVERVIEW
As mandated by the Republic No. 1425 also known as “Rizal Law,” this course
covers the life and works of the country’s allegedly, “National Hero,” Dr. Jose Protacio
Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda. Among the topics covered are Rizal’s biography and
his writings, particularly the novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, some of his
essays, articles and poems including his various correspondence throughout his life.
The course registered on Commission on Higher Education as Philippine
Institutions 100 (PI 100) that consists of 3 units (equivalent of 54 hours) in one semester
without any pre-requisites or co-requisites.
This course will give students several facts, idea and wisdom in regards to Rizal’s
early life in Calamba, his studies in Biñan and Manila, his journey abroad to become a
medical practitioner and Filipino advocate of Propaganda, his way to his heroic acts by
means of writing his two novels that caused him to be deported as exile in Dapitan, his
lugubrious trial until his momentous death.
“Greatest Malayan,” “Wisest among all Filipinos,” “Face of Philippine History,”
these nomenclatures are forever in the minds of all Filipinos and no matter what happen,
these titles will never be for any other Filipinos in our history, but only for Rizal.
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AUTHOR’S BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

He was born on April 19, 1996 at Baliwag, Bulacan to Enrico R. Hipolito, a Civil
Engineer and Maria Amparo V. Custodio a former bank cashier. He has a sibling named
Eric Paulo C. Hipolito, an Information technologist.
He graduated First Honorable Mention in elementary at Saint John School, San
Ildefonso, Bulacan and finished as Academic Excellence Awardee in high school on the
same school. At Baliuag University, he took up Bachelor of Arts in History with 18 units
of Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Social Studies and graduated as a Cum
Laude and a Service to the University Awardee.
Despite being a historian by profession, he wants to pursue his passion in teaching as one
of the ideal jobs of his finished program. He passed the 2017 Licensure Examination for
Teachers and registered as a Licensed Professional Teacher by the Professional
Regulation Commission. To continue his professional development, he finished his
Master of Arts in Education degree, with the specialization in Educational Management
in Bulacan Agricultural State College in 2021. Personally, he visited almost 200
historical places in the Philippines as part of his studies, majority of these are recognized
by the National Commission of the Philippines (formerly National Historical Institute).
Served as an Araling Panlipunan teacher (s.y. 2017-2018); Grade 10 Curriculum
Chairman, Senior High school Department Student Government Adviser, Senior High
School Social Science Teacher (s.y. 2018-2019); and Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics Strand Academic Head (s.y. 2019-2020) at Saint John School, San
Ildefonso, Bulacan.
He is currently finishing his second Master’s degree in Education, with specialization in
Social Studies Education at Wesleyan University-Philippines, Cabanatuan City. Hence,
he is serving as Instructor I of Social Sciences Discipline and Social Science Technical
Expert at the Institute of Arts and Sciences, Bulacan Agricultural State College Main
Campus.
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P.I. 100- LIFE AND

WORKS OF JOSE RIZAL
Learning Module *Module
1
Yosef Eric C. Hipolito, LPT, MA

Faculty Member, Social Sciences Discipline
Bulacan Agricultural State College
MODULE 1: REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1425 (RIZAL LAW)
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I. INTRODUCTION
History is commonly defined as a story about the past that is significant and true.
Admittedly, Dr. Jose Rizal is an item of the “past.” Arguably, the known information
about his life, works and writings which can be proved “true” based on preserved relics
and artifacts are significant even to present generation. As per Gregorio Zaide, “Rizal is
acknowledged to be the Greatest Malayan” because we enjoy more freedoms and
material advantages because of him.
History subjects like Rizal can be meaningful and practicable though it largely depends
on the teacher presenting the subject and the instructional materials used. Pertinently, one
of the humble aims of this Module 1 is to introduce the course in such a way that the
teacher and students alike would find it interesting and meaningful.
Definitely, it is delightful to know and understand Rizal’s life because of two reasons in
accordance to the written book of Zaide, “he was an exceptional man unsurpassed by
other Filipino heroes in talent, nobility and character and patriotism, and his life is
highly documented, the most documented in fact.”
Withal, a certified educator, Tim Mbiti mentioned that it is important to study the life of
Jose Rizal because of his contributions towards the independence of Philippines.
He quoted, “Rizal chose to fight for his country through knowledge and the power of
letters. He noticed the continued suffering of his countrymen at the hands of the
Spaniards and sought to put an end to this situation.”
At the end of Module 1, you are expected to answer the key question below:
“What is the essence of having Rizal Course in tertiary education?”
II. LEARNING COMPETENCIES/OBJECTIVES

In this module, you should able to:
1. Explain the Republic Act No. 1425 (Rizal Law)
2. Appreciate the significance of the Republic Act No. 1425 (Rizal Law)
3. Compare and contrast the views of those in favor and against the law
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III. DISCUSSION Definition and history of Republic Act No. 1425 (Rizal Law)
“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 Noli
Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, Authorizing the Printing and Distribution thereof,
and for Other Purposes.”
It was proposed by former senator Claro M. Recto and former president Jose P.
Laurel (co-writer) in 1956 in order to mandate schools to offer a course on Rizal’s life,
works and writings; Rizal course in tertiary education and Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo in secondary level. But this law encountered several issues and questions
in regards to the intense opposition from the Catholic Church because of heretic, masonic
and anti-friar views of Rizal’s writings.
Catholic schools were threatened because of this “communist and anti-Catholic”
proposal of Recto. Further, the opponents of this law as headed by Archbishop of Manila,
Rufino Santos, requested Recto to propose only the use the “expurgated” (summarized)
version of Rizal’s two novels, but the senator refused and wanted to use the
“unexpurgated” (complete) one. Before that, the Archbishop protested in a pastoral letter
that Catholic students would be affected their religious point-of-views if compulsory
reading of the unexpurgated version were pushed through.
However, the priests who opposed the passage of the bill threatened the persons
behind the bill and might to be considered as “heretic.” In the same way, the opposition
threatened them by mentioning that the schools handled by the Catholic Church might be
closed if the bill will be converted into law. Even so, Recto and Laurel countered the
statement by saying that if that were to happen, schools would be “nationalized” and the
government would convert these schools into Government-ruled institutions.
Only three senators opposed the bill, they were Francisco “Soc” Rodrigo, Mariano
Cuenco and Decoroso Rosales. Also, some of the groups who opposed the bill were
Catholic Action of the Philippines, Congregation of the Mission, Knights of Columbus
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and Catholic Teachers Guild. Rather, the groups who supported the passage of the bill
were Veteranos de la Revolucion, Alagad ni Rizal, Freemasons and Knights of Rizal.
Without any further agreement, the law was signed and enacted on June 12, 1956
due to the signature of former president Ramon DF. Magsaysay. Specifically, the law
aims (1) to rededicate the ideals of freedom and nationalism, (2) to pay tribute to Rizal’s
efforts and (3) to gain inspiring source of patriotism from his works.
After few decades, in 1994, former president Fidel V. Ramos directed the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Department of Education, Culture and
Sports to fully implement the law through CHED Memorandum Order No. 247. Besides,
after a year, the president also passed the CHED Memorandum Order No. 3 that enforce
this law to be implemented in a strictly manners in the educational system in the country.
Important points of Republic Act No. 1425 (Rizal Law)

WHEREAS, today, more than any other period of our history, there is a need for a
re-dedication to the ideals of freedom and nationalism for which our heroes lived and
died;
WHEREAS, it is meet that in honoring them, particularly 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 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;
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;
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Sections from Republic Act No. 1425 (Rizal Law)

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.
Significance of Republic Act No. 1425 (Rizal Law)

1. It provides insights on how to deal with current problems. Rizal course is full
historical information from which one could base his decisions in life. It also teaches that
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being educated is a vital ingredient for a person or country to be really free and
successful.
2. It helps to understand better ourselves as Filipinos. The past helps us understand
who we are. The life story of Rizal contributes much to shedding light on our collective
experience and identity as Filipino.
3. It teaches nationalism. The subject involves the teaching of being desire to attain
freedom and political independence, especially by a country under foreign power. Rizal’s
writings help us to understand our country better.
4. It provides various essential life lessons. Students can learn much from the way
Rizal faced various challenges in life in fact that he encountered serious dilemmas and
predicaments but responded decently and high-mindedly.
5. It serves as a worthwhile inspiration to every Filipino. Rizal’s ideas, aspirations,
philosophies, principles and convictions are good influence to anyone.
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Glossary of Terms
Anti-friar- opposes the Catholic faith and teachings of the friars (Spanish priests)
Bill- proposed law to be submitted to Senate for reading
Expurgated- summarized, condensed, shortened version of a literary piece
Heretic- non-believer of God, Atheist point-of-views
Masonic- views based from the doctrines of Masonry/Freemasonry
Nationalism- feeling of being loyal and proud of their country
Patriotism- devotion to one’s country
Unexpurgated- original version of a literary piece
References
Printed Materials:
Castañeda, S.P.C., Ornos, P.S., et al. (2013). Jose Rizal; The martyr and national hero
(2013 Edition). Mutya Publishing House, Inc. Malabon City.
Mañebog, J.DG., Placio, P.B., et al. (2014). Jose Rizal; Biography, legacies, love
life, and Collaborations with other heroes. Mutya Publishing House, Inc. Malabon
City.
Zaide, G.F. & Zaide, S.M. (1994). Jose Rizal; Life, works, and writings of a genius,
writer, scientist and national hero (Second Edition). All Nations Publishing Co.
Inc. Quezon City.
Link: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1956/06/12/republic-act-no-
1425/#:~:text=REPUBLIC%20ACT%20NO.-
,1425,THEREOF%2C%20AND%20FOR%20OTHER%20PURPOSES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03G1UmDVLKs&t=112s
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BASC Vision, Mission, Goals and Core values
VISION
The Bulacan Agricultural State College a globally-engaged higher education institution
of agriculture and allied disciplines.
MISSION
The Bulacan Agricultural State College shall provide excellent instruction,
conduct relevant research and foster community engagement that produce highly
competent graduates necessary for the development of the country.
GOALS:
• Sustained Excellence in Instruction
• Innovative RDE System and Competitive S&T Products
• Adequate and Sustainable Resource Generation Activities
• Efficient, Effective and Client-Centered Administrative Support Services
• Functional and Adequate Physical Facilities and Infrastructure
CORE VALUES:
 Relevance
• Integrity
• Truth
• Excellence
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Republic of the Philippines

BULACAN AGRICULTURAL STATE COLLEGE

P.I. 100- LIFE AND

Yosef Eric C. Hipolito, LPT, MA

AUTHOR’S BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

P.I. 100- LIFE AND

Yosef Eric C. Hipolito, LPT, MA

MODULE 1: REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1425 (RIZAL LAW)

II. LEARNING COMPETENCIES/OBJECTIVES

Important points of Republic Act No. 1425 (Rizal Law)

Sections from Republic Act No. 1425 (Rizal Law)

Significance of Republic Act No. 1425 (Rizal Law)

BASC Vision, Mission, Goals and Core values

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