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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1425

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

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; Now, therefore,

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.

The Board of National Education is hereby authorized and directed to adopt

forthwith measures to implement and carry out the provisions of this Section,
including the writing and printing of appropriate primers, readers and textbooks.
The Board shall, within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, promulgate
rules and regulations, including those of a disciplinary nature, to carry out and
enforce the provisions of this Act. The Board shall promulgate rules and
regulations providing for the exemption of students for reasons of religious belief
stated in a sworn written statement, from the requirement of the provision
contained in the second part of the first paragraph of this section; but not from
taking the course provided for in the first part of said paragraph. Said rules and
regulations shall take effect thirty (30) days after their publication in the Official
Gazette.

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.

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 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.
 SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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• Make a critique paper regarding the content of the law. Minimum of two (2)
pages, maximum of three or so pages.

The objective of the law is to make the students remember the nationalism that our
National Hero, Jose Rizal, did when he was still alive, to make the students understand
how Rizal became a hero when he died. Also, to honor the life he served to us Filipino
citizens for us to be inspired of his patriotic mind. Jose Rizal said that the youth is the
hope of the country, he once believed in the youth. And in order for the students to
retain the nationalism that Dr. Rizal had, studying his works and his life is a big help in
order to develop the same ideals he had.

Rizal has become a symbol of the Philippine struggle for independence, and he is
revered as a national hero there. The Philippines observes a national holiday on
December 30, the anniversary of Rizal's execution in 1896. In 1919, the Jose Rizal
College in Manila was named in his honor. Rizal has memorials in Manila near the site
of his execution in Luneta Park, in his hometown and most Filipino towns, in Heidelberg,
and in Chicago. His image appears on the 2-peso bill in the Philippines. The area
around Manila, including his hometown of Calamba, was named Rizal province. His
novels are required reading for high school students in the Philippines.

Perhaps the best way to summarize Jose Rizal is to use his own words from the
poem he wrote from his cell the night before his execution. One of the final stanzas of
"Ultimo Adios" (Final Farewell) demonstrates his selfless devotion to his country, loyalty
to his family, deep spirituality despite church criticism, and artistic grace. With that being
said, the Rizal Law is an important part in studying in the Philippines as we can
acknowledge the good deeds he has done for our country.

But Rizal’s works have been studied since elementary up to highschool, and putting
his life and works as a mandatory subject in colleges might be a little excessive, but for
someone who is willing to study his life and study history, it is okay to put a subject
solely for his life and works. We should put more attention to the nationalistic side and
the “rebellion” he has done, he put his life on line and stood up for his fellow Filipino.
That is something we should learn. Standing up for our country and fellow countrymen.

We should be more mindful of how the students can learn about his life and
works. His works is not really accessible in the internet; it is hard to find tagalog
versions of his works online. Not every student is literate to understand English. It is
better to have copies of the tagalog version of his works. We have to embrace our own
language and be literate enough to understand every aspect of it in order to embrace
being nationalistic.

Rizal, serving the Philippines, is one of the most admirable things every Filipino
can do. In today’s era, there are many Filipinos who are willing to do the same thing as
him. And I can see that his life was not in vain.

• Pinpoint the five (5) provisions of the law and with explanations/elaborations that
you feel are NOT followed and/or often ignored. Cite these provisions and then
elaborate why they are such.

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.
This section is fully observed; these two novels are mandatory to be read even in
highschool.

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.
There are schools that don’t have enough copies of original and unexpurgated
version of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. Sometimes they require students to
buy their own copies.

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.
This is observed in other parts of the country but there are other parts of the
country that don’t give out free books of Rizal through Purok organizations and Barrio
Councils.

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.

This section is observed.

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.
Every colleges and universities mandates Rizal’s life and works as a general
subject in every courses offered.

• After said and done, do you still think that the Rizal course should be a
mandatory subject in Philippine educational system? Explain your defense in a
maximum of two (2) pages.

Rizal put his life on line of protecting his country against our colonizers, that is a
sign of nationalism that we should not forget. Learning how to stand up from the
colonialism and the abuse they gave us. It is important to give your life for the
country who you owe to, especially in times of crisis.

Rizal's death only fueled the revolutionary movement. Outraged by their hero's
death, Filipinos rallied to the cause of independence, launching the rebellion that
would eventually result in the end of Spanish control of the Philippines. Rizal, a true
martyr, spoke out against injustice when others were silent. His ideas aided in the
formation of the Philippines' national identity, which was a novel concept in Asia at
the time. He fought for his beliefs until the end. His country suffered a tremendous
loss with the death of this intellectual giant, who would have likely played an
important role in establishing the Philippines' independence and recognition. The
world has lost an exemplary citizen, a man of many talents and a brilliant mind.

Anyone who has ever experienced colonialism and how the imperialist country
that dominates the colony imposes rules and regulations that are not always fair
should learn about Jose Rizal's life. In Rizal's case, his country (the Philippines) was
a Spanish colony. As is frequently the case, Spain made demands and imposed
rules that harmed the Filipino community. Rizal was one of the first opponents of
such regulations, and he was outspoken and active in various protests to call
attention to the injustice.