Course: RIZAL

Topic: RA 1425 (Rizal Law) and Rizal Family

I. Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the module, you are expected to be able to:
1. Explain the history of the Rizal Law and its important Provisions
2. Critically assess the effectiveness of the Rizal course
3. Discus the ancestry of Dr. Jose Rizal

II.Core Values/ Biblical Principles/ Inspirational Quotes

“I am writing for the generation of Filipinos yet to
come, a generation that will be enlightened and
educated, a generation that will read my books and
appreciate them without condemning me as a
heretic”
-Jose Rizal-

Jose P. Rizal is considered by most of us as our national hero. He dedicated his life in seeking
justice and reforms in his motherland, the Philippines. We need to understand the legal
foundations of the Rizal course to enable us to appreciate the needs of studying the life and
works of Rizal to foster patriotism and nationalism among us the present generation of our
country.

III. Learning Activities and Resources

To start the course on RIZAL, it is necessary for us to understand the laws or statutes that are
intended in studying the course. We will also discover the ancestry of our hero and their
influences to the personal growth of Dr. Jose Rizal.
For further understanding the topics, please read our main reference “A Course Module for The
Life, Works, and Writings of Jose Rizal by Crudo, Eugene Raymond P., Guiwa, H.I. C., Pawilen,
R.M, (2020)
A clustered classes sessions shall be held on a pre-announced schedule using the link for MS
Teams as podium of discussion reagarding the definition, concepts, and bases of ethical
measurement and dimensions. Please take cognizant to the announcement of your class
professors/instructors on the link and platform to be used.
Your class professor will schedule synchronous class sessions for clarifications, information
processing, and academic consultations.
For the assessment, your quiz can be found at the “Quizzes” and “Assignment” page of the canvas.

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For further study, kindly see the following on the web.
a. “The Word of the Lourd, NASA PUSO NATIN SI RIZAL” (www.youtube.com)
b. “The Word of the Lourd, WHAT IF RIZAL WERE ALIVE TODAY?” (www.youtube.com)
c. I Witness(MGA LIHIM NG PAMILYA NI RIZAL) 01-31-2011 GMA-7 (www.youtube.com)

IV. Introduction:

Welcome to the study of RIZAL Life and Works! The team of instructors/professors is excited to
have you in class and looks forward to having a fruitful semester with you.

First, we recommend that you take a few minutes to explore the course as shown in the syllabus.
(Refer to Syllabus Page on the canvas). It presents the topics, delivery mode, and references for
each schedule/week. In addition, class rules and policies are also posted for guidance.

The course RIZAL covers the life and works of the Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal as
mandated by Republic Act 1425. Topics covered are Rizal’s biography and writings particularly
the novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, some of his essays and various
correspondences.

V. Body:
As an introductory lesson, the main topic is about RA 1425 or the Rizal Law and Rizal’s
Ancestry. This includes the following sub-topics:

Senate Bill 438- An act to make Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo compulsary
reading material in all public and private colleges and universities.
Recto and Laurel Version of the Rizal Law- Recto’s Argument “Rizal inculcated civic
consciousness among Filipinos, national dignity, patriotism and personal pride”.
Laurel’s Explanation “Compulsion was removed in the subtitle of the bill.
Reading of unexpurgated or original form is required”
The Standpoint of Anti- Rizal bill- Sen. Decoroso Rosales, Sen. Mariano Cuenco and
Francisco “Soc” Rodrigo “Argued that it will be a violation of religious freedom”.
Fr. Jesus Cavanna’s stand, “The novel was not patriotic because out of 333 pages
only 25 contained patriotic passages while 120 pages were devoted to Anti-
Catholic attacks”.
Rizal’s Family tree. Paternal and maternal side. Rizal’s Parents – Don Francisco Mercado
and Teodora Alonzo. Rizal’s siblings- Saturnina, Paciano, Narcisa, Olimpia,
Lucia, Maria, Concepcion, Josefa, Trinidad and Soledad.

VI. Life Applications

Rizal law was introduced to inculcate patriotism and nationalism to the youth of this present
generation. It also aimed to inculcate civiv consciousness among the youth of our country. The
influence of our parents molded us on the person we become at the present moment of our lives.
Just like Rizal, these influences played a significant role in our decisions, thinking and attitudes
towards other people and to our society.

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VII. Summary and Conclusion
The RA 1425 was signed in to Law to form part in the curricula of private and public schools in
the Philippines. This statute was provided to inculcate the civic consciousness and to foster
nationalism and patriotism to the youth. Rizal’s family palyed a significant role in the the
development of young Rizal. The concept of injustice, and sufferings of Filipinos were known by
Rizal in his young age as a result of the events happened to his family in his young age.

VIII. References
Main Reference/Core Textbook

Crudo, Eugene Raymond P., Guiwa, H.I. C., Pawilen, R.M, (2020), A Course Module for The
Life, Works, and Writings of Jose Rizal, Rex Book Store, Manila, Philippines

Other References

 Balbin, Alfonso Jr. C, Distor, M.S. N., Pinas, G. P. K., Torres, I. S., Zamoranes,
C.J. P., and Lazatin, F. B. (2018) Engaging Jose Rizal, NIEME Publishing House
Co. Ltd., Cubao, Quezon City.
 E. Pasigui, Ronnie and Danilo H. Cabalu (2006). The man and the hero (An
Anthology of Legacies and Controversies). C & E Publishing, Inc.
 Guerrero, Leon Ma. The First Filipino.Manila: NHI, 2001.
 John N. Schumacher,S.J. (1991) RIZAL INTHE CONTEXT OF NINETEENTH
CENTURY PHILIPPINES in The Making of a nation: Essays in the nineteenth
Century Filipino Nationalism, p. 16-34
 Ocampo, Ambeth R. (2013) Rizal Without the Overcoat; Anvil Publishing
Inc.: Mandaluyong City, Philippines

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