GE 12 LIFE AND WORKS OF RIZAL MODULE 1/PRELIMINARY

CONTENTS:

Republic Act No. 1425 (June 12, 1956) - RIZAL’S LAW

This law provides that “courses on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly
his novels NOLI ME TANGERE and EL FILIBUSTERISMO, shall be included in the curricula
of all schools, colleges, and universities, public or private.”
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.
Approved: June 12, 1956
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 52, No. 6, p. 2971 in June 1956
Act. # 1
1. What are the aims of Rizal Law?

▪️1425 or the Rizal Law is said to have the aim of instilling the true meaning of nationalism and
patriotism in every Filipino especially the younger generation also to develop moral character, personal
discipline, civic conscience and to learn their duties’ and responsibilities not only as a student but also
as a child to their parent.

2. Enumerate and explain the major provisions of RA 1425

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. In this term all school should have more copies of the Noli
Metangere and Elfilibusterismo for all the students to have more knowledge about what is the life of
every Filipino in that time. Furthermore to encourage them to idolize Rizal and apply it on their own
life to have a better future.

3. What is the essence of RA no. 1425 in encouraging patriotism? Explain your

answer.

In the Republic Act no. 1425 or the Rizal Law, this is the first source that we might use in encouraging
every Filipino why? Because in this curricula as a student we might share our possible learning
outcome in studying Life and works of Rizal and with that we will share to others for them to have a
knowledge about Dr. Jose Rizal and what he does in his time. Sharing information to their about what
your understanding about RA no.1425 can be a patriotism because with this knowledge you are giving
them a chance to know more about Rizal.

GE 12 LIFE AND WORKS OF RIZAL MODULE 2/Preliminary

Rizal’s Life/Biography
1. Born: June 19, 1861 (Wednesday), Place: Calamba, Laguna, Baptism: Rev
Rufino Collantes, Catholic Church of Calamba, June 22, 1861, Godfather:
Rev Pedro Casañas, Full Name: Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado Y Alonso
Realonda.
2. The Parents of Rizal and family
 Father: Don Francisco Mercado of Biñan, Laguna, with Chinese ancestry.
He was born in 1818 and died in 1898 about a year after Rizal’s execution.
Mother: Doña Teodoro Alonzo of Manila, with Spanish and Japanese
ancestry. Her father had been a Philippines delegate to the Spanish Cortes.
She was educated in Santa Rosa College, Manila.
Brother and Sister: Rizal was blessed with 9 sisters and 1 brother namely:
Saturnina, Narcisa, Olympia, Lucia, Maria, Concepcion, Josefa, Trinidad,
Soledad and Paciano.
3. Education: First Schooling – his mother was his first teacher. He was given
further instruction by private tutors such as Maestro Celestino, Lucas Padua
and Leon Monroy. He was sent to a private school in Biñan where he studied
from 1870-1871 with Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz. He finished his
Bachelor of Arts title with highest honors at the age of 16. He graduated ahead
of his class, obtained a grade of “sobresaliente” or excellent in all subjects. At
the University of Santo Tomas, he took up Philosophy and letters (1877-
1878), and Medicine (1878-1882). He made name in literary by winning first
prize of poem “A La Juventud Filipina” and his allegory in prose “El Consejo
de los Dioses.” Aside from these two prize-winning works, he also wrote a
drama entitled “Junto Al Pasig.” He failed to obtain high scholastic grades
because the Filipino students in UST were racially discriminated. At
Universidad Central De Madrid in (1882-1885) he completed his medical
courses, obtaining the degrees of Licentiete in Medicine and Doctor of
Medicine. He also finished the Degree of Licentiate in Philosophy and Letters
with the rating of “excellent.”

Act. # 2 - Theme Writing – Childhood Memories

Recall [YOUR] an unforgettable childhood experience and write below.

My 11th Birthday
Every children have a dream to have an birthday celebration at school bringing foods for your
classmates and have a party games. That’s my biggest dream in my elementary days but suddenly
my parents cant afford that at that time so I was crying but I do understand what is the reason.
Then suddenly in my 5th grade there’s an event that first time here in Baler also at my school to
have a Jollibee on wheels. So I called my mama and papa that the day it is visiting is also in my
birthday and then they treat me and I was so happy and I cannot forget about it even now. It is
very simple but it is a pleasure to me and blessed because they gave me what I want and it is on
my birthday.

Act. # 3 Making a Resume: Educational Background

Assume that you have already graduated from the university. Summarize your
education from elementary to tertiary.

Educational Background:
 Areas Elementary Secondary Tertiary
Name of School Ditumabo Ditumabo National Mount Carmel
Elementary School Highschool College Baler
Address Ditumabo San Luis Ditumabo San Luis Pingit Baler Aurora
Aurora Aurora
Awards Received With Honor With High Honor Cumlaude
Girls Scout of the Sports Awardee
Philippines Active in Arts
Best in Science Best in Science Best
Best in Mathematics in mathematics
Best in Filipino Best in Filipino
Sports Awardee Work Immersion
Awardee
Girls scout of the
Philippines
Special Participation Speech Choir Sabayang Pagbigkas
Division Baler National Competion
Aurora Quezon City
Painting competion
Gold Medalist
Ditumabo

Make a short essay on the highlights of your education.

Education is a weapon to improve ones life, full of patience and sacrifices for you to develop
you knowledge and skills. As a student you will encounter different type of struggle but this
scene helps you to become a better person. I am an active students and full of hope to pursue
my dreams despite all the struggle I’ve been through I make it till the end. Dream high do big.

Act. #4
Read about the Story of the Moth in Rizal’s life

Explain the relevance/[kahalagahan] of the ‘’Story of the Moth’’ in Rizal’s life.

 The little moth in the story died because he disobeyed his parent and went close to the flame,
which burnt him to death. Like in the life of Jose Rizal., Rizal’s mother once said that you
don’t to study because someday it will be the cause of your death. This scene of the two story
makes us realize that we need to obey our parent no matter what because they know what is
best for us because they love us. But in the other hand Rizal learned that the young moth that
he saw daring bravely disobey its mother care and fly near the lamp and falling into lamp oil,
made Rizal believe that it was worthy to sacrifice your self in a beautiful way for a noble
cause, which marked the way he resisted to Spanish rule under risk of death.