Module 1 Lesson 1

Module 1
Week No: 1 – 5
Title of Module: Introduction to the Life and Works of Rizal
This module consists of (2) lessons namely:

Lesson 1: RA 1425: The Rizal Law
Lesson 2: 19th Century as Rizal’s Context
Overview
This module serves as an introduction to the Rizal Course by focusing on the reading
and analysis of Republic Act 1425, commonly referred to as the Rizal Law. The law will be
examined in context, with an emphasis on the major issues raised during the passage of the
then-current Rizal Bill. Throughout the deliberation period, two opposing groups debated the
bill's purpose and content until it was finally passed into law. Additionally, the module will
discuss the Philippine society in the nineteenth century, which prompted Rizal to develop his
distinct national consciousness.
Expected Output: Infographic, Reaction Paper, Quiz
Module Time Allotment (weeks or hours): 2 weeks / 6 hours
LESSON 1: RA 1425: The Rizal Law
ABOUT THE LESSON:

As an introduction to the life and works of Jose Rizal, this module begins with the
reading of the Rizal Law. Wherein, the students will study RA 1425 within its context, look into
the major issues and debates surrounding the bill and its passage into law, and reflect on the
impact and relevance of this legislation across history and the present time.
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
LO1. Locate the passage of the Rizal Law within its historical context;
LO2. Determine the issues and interests at stake in the debate over the Rizal Bill;
and
LO3. Signify the importance of studying Rizal’s life, works, and writings.
LO4.
LEARNING OUTPUTS/REQUIREMENTS: Infographic, Quiz
LESSON TIME ALLOTMENT: 2 weeks / 6 hours
Address: Governor Feliciano Leviste Road, Lipa City 4217, Batangas, Philippines
Telephone Numbers: +63 43 757 5277
Website: www.ub.edu.ph
LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
IT’S XIAO TIME: RIZAL LAW
Kindly watch the video by clicking the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03G1UmDVLKs
THE CONTEXT OF THE RIZAL BILL
The postwar period witnessed a Philippines beset by

difficulties and problems. With a country torn and tired by the stresses
of World War II, the people and government placed an utmost
concern on getting back on their feet.
As the Philippines faced numerous challenges, most notably
the call for nation-building, prominent nationalists took action. They
pursued government policies aimed at instilling patriotism and love for country in the Filipino
people's hearts and minds. These individuals drew inspiration from the Philippine experience of
the revolution for independence against Spain and from the heroes of that formative era in the
country's history.
One of the measures sought was the passage of Republic Act No. 1425, commonly
referred to as the Rizal Law, which was primarily intended to address “a need for re-dedication
to the ideals of freedom and nationalism for which our heroes lived and died”. The law was met
with fierce opposition in both the Senate and the House of Representatives during its passage.
FROM RIZAL BILL TO THE RIZAL LAW
April 03, 1956

April 17, 1956
• Senate Bill No. 438
• Jose P. Laurel sponsored
ü Filed by the Senate
the bill.
Committee on Education
Claro M. Recto, its main

The Catholic Church began to
author, entered into a fierce
express opposition against the
battle arguing for the passage
passage of the bill.
of SB 438.
House Bill No. 5561, an May 02, 1956

identical version of SB 438, • The House Committee on
was filed by Rep. Jacobo Z. Education approved the bill
Gonzalez on April 1956. without amendments.
May 09, 1956

• Laurel proposed amendments Debates commenced on
so as to move the procedure to May 09, 1956.
the next step.
May 14, 1956

May 17, 1956
• Similar amendments were
• The Senate and the House
adopted to the House
versions were approved.
version.
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1425 June 12, 1956
• This was known as the • President Magsaysay
Rizal Law. signed the bill into law.
THE DEBATES ABOUT THE RIZAL BILL
Read the following excerpts from the statements of the legislators who supported and opposed
the passage of the Rizal Law in 1956.
FOR
“Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo must be read by all Filipinos.
They must be taken to heart, for in their pages we see ourselves as in
a mirror, our defects as well as our strengths, our virtues as well as
our vices. Only then would we become conscious as a people and so
learn to prepare ourselves for painful sacrifices that ultimately lead to
self-reliance, self-respect and freedom.”
~ Senator Jose P. Laurel Retrieved from:
wikipedia.com
“Rizal did not pretend to teach religion when he wrote those books. He
aimed at inculcating civic consciousness in the Filipinos, national
dignity, personal pride, and patriotism and if references were made by
him in the course of his narration to certain religious practices in the
Philippines in those days, and to the conduct and behavior of erring
ministers of the church, it was because he portrayed faithfully the
general situation in the Philippines as it then existed.” Retrieved from:
flickr.com
~ Senator Claro M. Recto
AGAINST
“A vast majority of our people are, at the same time, Catholic and
Filipino citizens. As such, they have two great loves: their country
and their faith. These two loves are not conflicting loves. They are
harmonious affections, like the love for his father and for his
mother. This is the basis of my stand. Let us not create a conflict
between nationalism and religion, between the government and
the church.” Retrieved from:
pinterest.com
~ Senator Francisco “Soc” Rodrigo
RIZAL LAW AND THE TEACHING OF RIZAL COURSE
From the policy statements of the Rizal Law enacted in 1956, it is evident that the teaching of
the life, works and writings of our national hero seeks to accomplish the following objectives:
ü To rededicate the lives of the youth to the ideals of freedom and
nationalism, for which our heroes lived and died;
ü To pay tribute to our national hero for devoting his life and works
in shaping the Filipino character; and
ü To gain an inspiring source of patriotism thru the study of Rizal’s
life, works and writings.
At present, the teaching of the Rizal Course in our country's higher education institutions is
based on the patriotic policy statements of the Rizal Law and the patriotic goals established by
the then-Board of National Education (Capino et al, 1997). These goals are as follows:
ü To recognize the relevance of Rizal’s ideals, thoughts, teachings and life values to present
ü To recognize the relevance of Rizal’s ideals, thoughts, teachings and life values to present
conditions in the community;
conditions in the community;
ü To apply Rizal’s ideas in the solution of day-to-day situations and problems in
ü To apply Rizal’s ideas in the solution of day-to-day situations and problems in
contemporary life;
contemporary life;
ü To develop and understanding and appreciation of the qualities, behavior and characters
ü To develop and understanding and appreciation of the qualities, behavior and characters
of Rizal; and
of Rizal; and
üü To
Tofoster
fosterdevelopment
development of
of moral
moral character, personal discipline,
character, personal discipline,citizenship
citizenshipand
andvocational
vocational
efficiency
efficiencyamong
among the
the Filipino
Filipino youth.
youth.
RIZAL:
RIZAL: AA TRUE FILIPINO HERO
TRUE FILIPINO HERO
Who
WhoChose
Chose Rizal
Rizal To
To Be Our Country’s
Be Our Country’s National
NationalHero?
Hero?
Jose
JoseRizal
Rizal stands
stands out
out among
among the
the country's national heroes.
country's national heroes. To
To many
manyFilipinos,
Filipinos,he
heisisthe
the
national
nationalhero
heroofofthe
thePhilippines.
Philippines. Actually,
Actually, Rizal is only
only one
one of
of the
the country’s
country’snational
nationalheroes
heroeswho
who
include
includeAndres
Andres Bonifacio,
Bonifacio, Emilio
Emilio Jacinto,
Jacinto, Marcelo H. del
Marcelo H. del Pilar
Pilar and
and others.
others.They
Theyaided
aidedininthe
the
formation
formationofofthe
theFilipino
Filipinonational
national spirit
spirit and the Philippine
Philippine nation-state.
nation-state.
HISTORIAN
HISTORIAN STATEMENT
STATEMENT
ü Contrary
ü Contrary to
to the
the belief
beliefofofmany
manyFilipinos,
Filipinos,
Rizal
Rizal was
was not
not an
an American-sponsored
American-sponsored
hero.
hero.
•• He
Heclaimed
claimedthat
that the
theAmericans
Americanswere
were
responsible
responsiblefor
forendorsing
endorsinghim
himasasthe
the
national
nationalhero
heroofofthe
thePhilippines.
Philippines.
ü He
ü He cited
cited the
the efforts
efforts ofof the
the Taft
Taft
Commission
Commission in in 1901
1901ininselecting
selectingRizal
Rizal
RENATO CONSTANTINO from a group of heroes that included:
RENATO CONSTANTINO from a group of heroes that included:
(1969) • Emilio Aguinaldo
(1969) • Emilio Aguinaldo
• Andres Bonifacio
• Andres Bonifacio
• Apolinario Mabini
• Apolinario Mabini
ü Other factors that contributed to Rizal’s
ü Other factors that contributed to Rizal’s
acceptance as the Philippine’s official
acceptance as the Philippine’s official
hero include the following:
hero include the following:
To further widen your knowledge about the Rizal Law, you may read its content by clicking the
link provided below:
RIZAL LAW
Republic of the Philippines. (1956). Republic Act No. 1425.
Retrieved from: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1956/06/12/republic-act-no-1425/
INFOGRAPHIC MAKING
Justify the importance of studying Rizal’s life, works and writing by constructing an infographic.
DIRECTIONS:
ü Your infographic should reflect your understanding of the objectives of the Rizal Law.
ü Use the sample above as your guide in creating your infographic. You may also look for
other formats on the internet or you may create your customized infographic design.
ü Rubric for this activity will be posted on your LMS accounts.
ü Upload your output on our UBian LMS.
ASSESSMENT TIME!
Prepare for a 10-item quiz which

will be posted on your UBian LMS
Assignment Tab.
References:
• Mañebog, J., et al.
(2018). Life and Works of Rizal: Biography, Writings, and Legacies Of Our Bayani. 105
Engineering Road, Araneta University Village, Potrero, Malabon City: Mutya Publishing
House, Inc.
• Obias, R., Mallari, A., &
Estella, J. (2018). The Life and Works of Rizal. 839 EDSA, South Triangle, Quezon City:
C&E Publishing, Inc.
• Garcia, C., De Viana, A.,
& Cruz, C. (2015). Rizal and the Development of Filipino Nationalism: A Textbook on the
Life, Works, and Writings of Our National Hero. 707 Tiaga corner Kasipagan Streets
Barangka Drive, Mandaluyong City: Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.
• Republic of the
Philippines. (1956). Republic Act No. 1425. Retrieved from:
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1956/06/12/republic-act-no-1425/

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Title of Module: Introduction to the Life and Works of Rizal

This module consists of (2) lessons namely:

LESSON 1: RA 1425: The Rizal Law

ABOUT THE LESSON:

LESSON TIME ALLOTMENT: 2 weeks / 6 hours

IT’S XIAO TIME: RIZAL LAW

Kindly watch the video by clicking the link below:

THE CONTEXT OF THE RIZAL BILL

The postwar period witnessed a Philippines beset by

April 03, 1956

Claro M. Recto, its main

House Bill No. 5561, an May 02, 1956

May 09, 1956

May 14, 1956

THE DEBATES ABOUT THE RIZAL BILL

RIZAL LAW AND THE TEACHING OF RIZAL COURSE

Prepare for a 10-item quiz which

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