University of Cebu-Main Campus

Sanciangko St., Cebu City, 6000 Philippines

College of Arts and Sciences
Tel. no. 255-7777 loc. 4102

Name: Jenyrose Eralyn Atizon Subject & Schedule: RIZAL 101(12:00 AM - 1:30 PM)
Degree Program: BSBA 2- FM Instructor: Mr. Jude Legaspi

TASK 1

Instruction: Answer the following questions below.

1. What is Rizal Law?

 The Rizal Law, also known as RA 1425, mandates the study of Rizal’s life and works, as shown in
section 1. This Republic Act calls for an increased sense of nationalism from the Filipinos during a time
of a dwindling Filipino identity. According to the judicial system, a republic act is a law that has already
been passed and implemented. In contrast to this, a bill is merely a proposed law, in other words it may
or may not be passed by the Congress.

2. What are the main goals and purpose of RA 1425?

 The Rizal Law, enacted in 1956, seeks to accomplish the following goals: To rededicate the lives of
youth to the ideals of freedom and nationalism, for which our heroes lived and died. To pay tribute to
our national hero for devoting his life and works in shaping the Filipino character. The law aims to put
Rizal closer to our hearts, strengthening not only the Rizal course but the subject of Philippine history is
important. It seeks to accomplish its purpose to rededicate the lives of youth to the ideals of freedom and
nationalism, for which our heroes lived and died, and to pay tribute to our national hero for devoting his
life and works in shaping the Filipino character.

3. Is the Rizal Law still relevant today? If so, explain its relevance to your life as a student and citizen of
this country. If not, explain why you believe it no longer serves a relevant purpose.
 Yes, It is still relevant to study Rizal and what he did to this country. Despite Catholicism still
influencing the country, Rizal's bios and works were still studied. The law is not just for learning. It
seeks to bring back what once was the mightiest trait that the Filipinos had. It gives the Filipinos the
drive to do something for themselves and be proud of it. That we have the capabilities to actually change
the world.