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Learning Module in GE Rizal 1- Life and Works of Rizal

I. Title: RA 1425- RIZAL LAW

II. Topic:

1. RA 1425 Mandates

III. Time Frame: 2 hours

IV. Introduction:

To discuss about a hero is taking him as a person with flesh and blood not as a deity
or a supernatural being that is an object of reverence without understanding. To appreciate a
hero like Rizal, we must be able to learn more about him–not his acts but the thoughts
behind his acts, his reasons, his experiences and his works that are relevant to our time and
place. We should study Rizal as a person –his intelligence, courage, compassion
nationalism and also his weakness like being a womanizer, violent, and short-tempered that
completes him as a human being. When we realize that he is like us, then, we can truly
appreciate his being human and his great and exemplary deeds are word emulating.

Moreover, the Republic Act no. 1425 known as Rizal Law is 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.

With this, learners are able to describe the content of RA 1425 at the same time the
relevance of Rizal’s life and works in the present Philippine society.

V. Objectives:

At the end of this module, the students should be able to:

1. Explain the content of R.A 1425 as mandated subject in colleges and universitiesas well
as its provisions.

VI. Pre-test: Write your answer on the provided box.

1. Explain why Rizal Works & Writings is a mandated subject to be taught to all schools in
the country?

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2. Define Nationalism

3. Differentiate nationalism from patriotism.

NATIONALISM PATRIOTISM

VII. Learning Activities

1. RA 1425 “RIZAL LAW” MANDATES

THE TEACHING OF LIFE, WORKS, and, WRITINGS OF DR. JOSE PROTACIO

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REALONDA MERCADO RIZAL IN ALL SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY

According to the Official Gazette,

the law was made effective on August 16,
1956.

The Rizal Law aims to:

1. Recognize the relevance of Rizal’s ideals,

thoughts, teachings, and life-values to
present conditions the community and the
country and apply them in the solution to
day-to-day situations and problems of
contemporary life;

2. Develop an understanding and

appreciation of the qualities, behavior, and character of Rizal, as well as thoughts and ideas,
and thus, foster the development of moral character; and

3. Comprehend with the patriotic objectives of the Rizal Law given by late Senator Jose P.
Laurel.
Activity 1
(Provide your answer on the box provided)

1. Why is RA 1425 important?

Rizal’s Ideas: A reply to the -Challenges of our Millennium- Jose Rizal is indeed
preeminent among the national heroes of the Philippines and is thus, referred by the Filipino
nation primarily because of his virtues of character which exemplify honesty, integrity,
patriotism and civic responsibility, willingness to sacrifice for the cause of his native land,
high sense of justice and family solidarity , and the loftiest standard of truth with which he
pursued the nobility of his cause to find and foster Filipino nationhood.

In this course it is hope to re-acquaint our young

generation with our national hero and re-ignite the
same compassion and commitment he had as
young man. To make seriously consider how to
help carry out today for our country the things
Rizal had spoken about, and gift coming
generation with ways to remember Rizal always
and to pay forward the lesson his life has taught
the Filipino people.

Rizal’s Ideas: A reply to the -Challenges of our

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Millennium- Jose Rizal is indeed preeminent among the national heroes of the Philippines
and is thus, referred by the Filipino nation primarily because of his virtues of character which
exemplify honesty, integrity, patriotism and civic responsibility, willingness to sacrifice for the
cause of his native land, high sense of justice and family solidarity , and the loftiest standard
of truth with which he pursued the nobility of his cause to find and foster Filipino nationhood

Rizal was a founder of the Filipino nationality and an architect of the Filipino nation.
Young generations cannot know him without knowing and imbibing the great principles and
ideals for which he stood and died. Rizal believed that as mentors of the young Filipinos in
all schools that virtue is the only foundation of national greatness.

It is hoped that the future generations and the generations after us by reading the life,
teachings, and writings of Rizal may gain incorruptible confidence, direction, courage and
determination in order that we may continue forward our never-ending pilgrimage to a full,
greater and more abundant life.

Today, more than any other period of our history, there is a need for a rededication to
the ideals of freedom and nationalism for or heroes who live and died. In honoring our
heroes, particularly the national hero and patriot: Jose Rizal, the life, works and his writings,
his famous novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, was a constant inspiring source
of patriotism of the youth, especially during their formative and decisive years in school.

Rizal as a modern man conquered is inferiorities, because he responded to the

challenge of conquering himself he succeeded. In the end, he was finally able to accept a
great responsibility – he gave his own life for his country. From a weak, frail child, Jose Rizal
rose to become one of the tallest men in history.

VIII. Self-evaluation: True or False. Write T if the statement is true and F if the
statement is false.

___1. Rizal Law does not necessarily apply in private school.

___2. Rizal Law is also known as 1435.

___3. Rizal law was published on 1935.

___4. August 16, 1956 was the date effectively promulgate Rizal law.

___5. Author of Rizal law was Juan Ponce Enrile.

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Self-analysis pertains to the topics read

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IX. Review of Concept

Republic Act of 1425, commonly known as Rizal Law and anchored by Senator Claro, was
signed by the president on June 12, 1956. The passing of the Rizal Law rises to the
implementation of the Rizal Law course as requirement for graduation in all non-degree and
degree courses in the tertiary education. It requires the curricula of private and public
schools, colleges, and universities to include courses on the life, works and writings of Jose
Rizal, particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo

X. Post-test: Write your answers on the given diagram.

1. Describe briefly the content of RA 1425.

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RA
1425

2. Explain this statement "The Pen is Mightier than the Sword”

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Rubric about the reflection

1pt: The topic and main ideas are not clear

2pts:there is one topic, main ideas are not clear

3pts: There is one clear, well focused topic. Main ideas are clear but are not well supported
by detailed information

4pts: There is one clear, well focused topic. Main ideas are clear and are well supported by
detailed and secure information

XI. Texts & References:

Capino, DG. et.al (2005).Rizal, Life, Works and Writings-their impact on our National
Identity.Quezon City: Bookman Inc.

Guerrero, L. Ma.(2010). The First Filipino. Quezon City: National Historical Institute.

Montemayor, T. H.Rizal Pictorial Calendar. Manila: National Historical Institute.

Ocampo, A. R. (2006). Rizal without the Overcoat. Metro Manila: Anvil Publishing, Inc.

Romero, Ma. C. S. et al. Rizal and the Development of National Consciousness.Quezon

City: JMC Press, Inc.

Magno, Perlita.S MAEd, MA Hist. (Cand). (2019, December 1). Rizal pictorial.Calamba,
Laguna City

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