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institutions to comply with the Rizal Law after its
Republic Act 1425 - also known as the Rizal Law,
is a law in the Philippines that mandates the
inclusion of the life, works, and writings of national
hero Jose Rizal in the curricula of all public and
private schools, colleges, and universities.
Senator Claro M. Recto - was a Filipino
statesman, nationalist, and writer who authored the
Recto Law, which aimed to make Tagalog as the
national language of the Philippines.
Senator Jose Paciano Laurel Sr. - was a Filipino
politician and lawyer who served as the third
President of the Philippines during the Japanese
occupation in World War II.
June 12, 1956 - the date when the Rizal Law was
signed by President Ramon Magsaysay.
President Ramon Magsaysay - was the seventh
President of the Philippines who served from 1953
until his untimely death in a plane crash in 1957.
Senate bill 438 - the bill that eventually became the
Rizal Law.
Senator Francisco Soc Rodrigo - a Filipino
statesman who was a co-author of the Rizal Law.
Catholic Church of Manila - the religious
organization that opposed the Rizal Law.
April 3, 1956 - the date when the Catholic Church
of Manila issued a pastoral letter denouncing the
Rizal Law.
Public/private, schools, colleges/universities - the
educational institutions mandated by the Rizal Law
to include the life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal
in their curricula.
House Bill 5561 - the bill that eventually became
the Rizal Law.
Unexpurgated version - the version of Jose Rizal's
novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, that
were required to be used in teaching the subjects
under the Rizal Law.
May 17, 1956 - the date when the unexpurgated
version of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
was approved for use in the teaching of the subjects
under the Rizal Law.
1956 - the year when the Rizal Law was enacted.
April 23, 1956 - the date when the Rizal Law was
passed by the Philippine Congress.
Congressman Jacobo Z. Gonzalez - a Filipino
statesman who was a co-author of the Rizal Law.
30 Days - the period given to educational
enactment.
6 sections - the number of sections that comprise
the Rizal Law.
Noli Me Tangere - the first novel written by Jose
Rizal that depicts the injustices and social issues in
the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.
El filibusterismo - the second novel written by Jose
Rizal that portrays the corruption and abuse of
power of the Spanish colonial government.
Rufino Jiao Cardinal Santoa - a Filipino Catholic
cardinal who supported the implementation of the
Rizal Law.
Philippine Catholic Church - the religious
organization that initially opposed the Rizal Law.
Canon Law 1399 - the law that prohibits Catholics
from reading books that are harmful to their faith.
170 pages- Noli - the number of pages in the
unexpurgated version of Jose Rizal's novel, Noli Me
Tangere.
50 pages- El fili - the number of pages in the
unexpurgated version of Jose Rizal's novel, El
Filibusterismo.
Congressman Arturo M. Tolentino - He was a
Congressman who played a significant role in the
creation and passage of the Rizal Law, which
mandated the teaching of the life, works, and
writings of Jose Rizal in all public and private
schools in the Philippines.
Cebu Representative-Ramon Durano - He was a
representative from the province of Cebu who
participated in the debates and discussions about the
Rizal Law, particularly on the issue of whether or
not the law should require the reading of the
unexpurgated versions of Rizal's novels.
Pampanga Representative-Emilio Cortes - He
was a representative from the province of
Pampanga who also participated in the debates and
discussions about the Rizal Law, particularly on the
issue of whether or not the law should require the
reading of the unexpurgated versions of Rizal's
novels.
Senator Alfredo Lim - He was a Senator who
served in the Philippine Senate from 2004 to 2013.
He is known for his involvement in law
enforcement and his efforts to fight corruption
during his time in public service.
Senator Cipriano Primicias - He was a Senator
who served in the Philippine Senate from 1955 to
1963. He was one of the Senators who sponsored
and supported the passage of the Rizal Law.
Senator Francisco Rodrigo - He was a Senator
who served in the Philippine Senate from 1949 to
1972. He was one of the Senators who sponsored
and supported the passage of the Rizal Law.
Section 1-6 Rizal Law - These are the sections of
the Rizal Law which specify the scope and coverage
of the law. They outline the topics and materials
that should be taught in the courses on the life,
works, and writings of Jose Rizal.
Sentinel - This is a term that refers to a person or
group who serves as a watchful guardian or
protector of something. In the context of the Rizal
Law, the Sentinel is often used to refer to those who
are responsible for ensuring that the law is
implemented and that the teaching of Rizal's life,
works, and writings is properly carried out in
schools.
English version - This refers to the translated
version of Rizal's novels, Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo, in the English language. These
translations were made to make Rizal's works more
accessible to a wider audience, particularly to
foreigners who may not be familiar with the
Filipino language.
Jesus Paredes - He was a writer and historian who
wrote extensively on the life and works of Jose
Rizal. He is considered an authority on Rizal studies
and has contributed significantly to the
understanding and appreciation of Rizal's legacy.
Jose B. Laurel Jr. - He was a former Senator and
Vice President of the Philippines who also served as
Secretary of Education. He was one of the key
figures who supported the passage of the Rizal Law
and played a significant role in its implementation.