Lesson 1 Rizal Law

LESSON 1: RIZAL LAW
LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR THE UNIT
1)Discuss the democratic process that led to the

promulgation of the Rizal Law;
2)Examine the goals of the Rizal Law;
3)Interpret the role of the youth as implied in the
Rizal Law.
RIZAL BILL is proposed by Claro M.
Recto.
On' April 3, 1956, Senate Bill No. 438

was submitted to the Senate Committee
on Education.
Senator Jose P. Laurel, the Chairman of

the Committee, sponsored and presented
the bill to the members of the Upper House
on April 17, 1956.
Senate Bill No. 438 is An act to make Noli Me
Tangere and El Filibustertsmo compulsory
reading matter in all public and private colleges
and universities and for other purposes
Catholic Church arguments were as
follows:
1.The bill was an attempt to discredit the

Catholic religion.
2. Inimical to the tenets of the faith to
which 170 lines in Noli Me Tangere and
50 lines in El Filibusterismo were
offensive to the Church doctrine.
3.The bill might divide the nation.
4. Compulsion to read something against
one's faith impaired freedom of speech
and religious freedom.
Meanwhile, a similar bill (House Bill No. 5561)
was filed byCongressman Jacobo Z. Gonzales
in the House of RepresentativesAs expected,
the bill was welcomed by dissenting opinions.
Different face but same stance, the bill was
attacked based on its constitutionality and
religiosity. With this setback both in the Upper
House and the Lower House, it seemed
hopeless for the bill to pass into law in the latter
part of April 1956.
It was in this context that Senator
Laurel proposed substitute bill.
The inclusion of all works and writings of Jose Rizal, not just the
two novels, was the main feature of this bill. He then stressed the
removal of the term "compulsion" to appease the opposition.
However, Senator Laurel asserted the importance of reading the
original and unexpurgated edition of Rizal's novels because the true
purpose of studying these will be defeated if not followed. To add a
more conciliating clause, the last amendment was proposed -the
provisions regarding the "exemption" of students from reading the
two novels on certain conditions.
With this, on May 12, 1956, Senate Bill
No. 438 was unanimously approved on
s e c o n d re a d i n g . T h e L o w e r H o u s e
imitated the Senate and on May 14, 1956,
the bill was approved unanimously in the
House of Representatives.
On June 12, 1956, President Ramon Magsaysay

signed the bill to make it a law, thus giving birth to
Republic Act 1425 also known as the Rizal Law
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1425
“AN ACT TO INCLUDE IN THE CURRICULA OF
A L L P U B L I C A N D P R I VAT E S C H O O L S ,
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES COURSES ON
THE LIFE, WORKS AND WRITINGS OF JOSE
RIZAL, PARTICULARLY HIS NOVELS NOLI ME
TA N G E R E A N D E L F I L I B U S T E R I S M O ,
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;
SECTION 1. Courses on the life, works and
writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his novel
Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, shall be
includ e d i n t h e c u r r i c u l a o f a l l s c h o o l s ,
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.
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.
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
An Act to Prohibit Cockfighting, Horse
Racing and Jai-Alai on the Thirtieth Day of
December of Each Year and to Create a
Committee to Take Charge of the Proper
Celebration of Rizal Day in Every
Municipality and Chartered City, and for
Other Purposes
Republic Act No. 229
Congress of the Philippines
9 June 1948
Memorandum Order No. 247
Directing the Secretary of Education, Culture and
Sports and the Chairman of the Commission on
Higher Education to fully implement Republic Act
No. 1425
CHED Memorandum No. 3, s. 1995
Enforcing strict compliance to Memorandum Order
No. 247
.
With this, on May 12, 1956, Senate Bill
No. 438 was unanimously approved on
s e c o n d re a d i n g . T h e L o w e r H o u s e
imitated the Senate and on May 14, 1956,
the bill was approved unanimously in the
House of Representatives.
On June 12, 1956, President Ramon Magsaysay

signed the bill to make it a law, thus giving birth to
Republic Act 1425 also known as the Rizal Law
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LESSON 1: RIZAL LAW

LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR THE UNIT

1)Discuss the democratic process that led to the

On' April 3, 1956, Senate Bill No. 438

Senator Jose P. Laurel, the Chairman of

1.The bill was an attempt to discredit the

On June 12, 1956, President Ramon Magsaysay

On June 12, 1956, President Ramon Magsaysay

LORD EILEEN M. LAGRISOLA,

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