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The Rizal Law

▪ “I want to show to those who deprive people the right to love of

country, that when we know how to sacrifice ourselves for our duties
and convictions, death does not matter if one dies for that one love-
for his country and for others dear to him”

Dr. Jose P. Rizal

UNIT 1:Historical
Context of the Rizal
Law
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LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the lesson the student must have:

• explained the History of Rizal Law and its important Provisions;
• determined the issues and interests at stake in the debate over Rizal
Bill; and
• critically assessed the effectiveness of the Rizal course to Present-day
Philippines.
INTRODUCTION

▪ Almost 124 years had passed yet the life and contributions of our
national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, are still highly valued and
commemorate. But aside from commemorating Rizal’s contribution
in instilling patriotism and nationalism to our young minds, many of
you are still curious about the course Rizal. You might ask: Why is
there a need to study the Life and Works of Rizal in the Tertiary level
when you already studied the biography of Jose Rizal together with
his two great novels in high school?
INTRODUCTION

▪ Some of you might say studying Rizal as a course in college is a waste

of time and it’s just a repetition of the lessons that you have learned
in high school but in reality, you are mandated by the law to study
the Life and Works of Rizal. For sure there is a good reason for it
which hopefully you will come to appreciate at the end of this
module.
INTRODUCTION

▪ Welcome to the first lesson on the course about the life and works of
Rizal. In this unit you will explore the historical context and contents
of the Rizal Law and its important provisions; you will determine the
issues and interests involved in the debate regarding the Rizal bill;
lastly, you will assess the effectiveness and impact of the Rizal course
to present-day Philippines.
 Word Association

▪ Direction: How would you best describe Jose P. Rizal? List at least 10
words .
Symbolism

▪ From the words you listed in Part 1, choose one word and create a
symbol out of it which best represents Jose Rizal. It should simply and
strongly represent your perspective of who Jose P. Rizal is
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Thank you and God Bless
Further Readings:

▪ https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/1956/06jun/19560612
-RA-1425-RM.pdf
▪ http://www.gov.ph/1956/06/12/republic-act-no-1425/
▪ https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/technological-institute-of-
thephilippines/
▪ electromagnetics/lecture-notes/schumacher-john2011-the-rizal-bill-
of-
▪ 1956/7180897/view
References

▪ Laurel, Jose B. Jr. (1960). The trials of the Rizal Bill. Historical Bulletin 4(2): 130–39.
▪ Constantino, Renato. 1969. The Rizal Law and the Catholic hierarchy.
▪ Constantino, Renato (1969).In The making of a Filipino: A story of Philippine colonial
▪ politics, 244–47. Quezon City: The Author.
▪ Schumacher, John. (2011). The Rizal Bill of 1956: Horacio de la Costa and the bishops.
▪ Philippine Studies 59(4): 529–53.
▪ Hau, Caroline S. (2000). Introduction. In Necessary fictions: Philippine literature and
▪ the nation, 1946–1980, 1–14. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila UniversityPress.
▪ Republic of the Philippines. 1956. Republic Act 1425. Available online,
▪ http://www.gov.ph/1956/06/12/republic-act-no-1425/