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    The document summarizes the history and provisions of the Rizal Law, a Philippine law mandating the teaching of Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings in schools. It describes the law's passage through Congress in 1956 over opposition from Catholic senators. The law aimed to disseminate Rizal's ideals of freedom and nationalism among youth. It required courses on Rizal in all public and private schools and universities. It also funded the translation and distribution of Rizal's works to promote civic education and develop moral character among students.

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    The document summarizes the history and provisions of the Rizal Law, a Philippine law mandating the teaching of Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings in schools. It describes the law's passage through Congress in 1956 over opposition from Catholic senators. The law aimed to disseminate Rizal's ideals of freedom and nationalism among youth. It required courses on Rizal in all public and private schools and universities. It also funded the translation and distribution of Rizal's works to promote civic education and develop moral character among students.

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    T H E L I F E , W O R K S , A N D

    W R I T I N G O F J O S E R IZ A L
    E R 1 . WHY STUD Y RIZ A L
    CHAPT
    WHY STUDY RIZAL?
    The Filipino nation is a project. Every Filipino must imbibe
    the complete essence of belonging to one nation. Having a
    citizenship in title alone is just an entry point. One should
    imagine his/her role in the society and be an active
    participant in the collective endeavor of building the nation.
    Studying the life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal may be
    employed in this grand scheme.
    LESSON 1

    •REPUBLIC ACT 1425 (RIZAL LAW)


    • Cemented in history as potent symbol of the
    nation, Rizal’s heroism was sponsored by the
    nation through Republic Act 1425 (Rizal Law) of
    June 12, 1956, with the younger generations, the
    “millennials”, receiving much importance.
    ROLE OF THE “MILLENNIALS”
    • In studying history, it is necessary to find the MEANING
    and FUNCTION behind an OBJECT. The Rizal Law is the
    Object while all provisions explain its Meaning.

    • Rizal envisioned the generation of Filipinos yet to come to


    be enlightened and educated.

    • Policy-makers made sure that the words of Rizal will be


    materialized through state-sponsored education of his life,
    works, and writings.
    • All the powers, hopes, and dreams of the State
    were given to the youth through the Rizal Law.
    • The youth, in turn, have the responsibility not just
    to accept trivial information on Jose Rizal’s
    legacies, but more importantly to suffuse them
    down to their very core.
    THE BIRTH OF THE RIZAL LAW
    • Amidst the destruction of building infrastructures, roads,
    and bridges brought by World War II, the people saw the
    need to rebuild the Filipino identity which was equally
    affected by the war.

    • Education became the primary weapon of reorientation


    while prioritizing the youth as the bearers of country’s
    future.
    • On April 3, 1956, Senate Bill No. 438 (AN ACT TO
    MAKE NOLI ME TANGERE AND EL FILIBUSTERISMO
    COMPULSORY READING MATTER IN ALL PUBLIC AND
    PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND FOR
    OTHER PURPOSES) 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.
    • The main purpose of the bill according to Senator
    Laurel was to disseminate the ideas and ideals of
    Jose Rizal through the reading of his works,
    notably his novels Noli MeTangere and El
    Filibusterismo.
    • Debates for the bill in aid of legislation ensued next, albeit not smooth
    sailing. Opponents, mostly rabid Catholic senators, contended that the
    proposed bill was too controversial. Their 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 divided the nation.
    4. Compulsion to read something against one’s faith impaired freedom
    of speech and religious freedom.
    • Vehemently refuting the arguments of opposition,
    Senator Claro M. Recto exclaimed that the novels
    have no intentions of discrediting the Church. More
    so, he said that the bill only aims to contextualize
    Rizal’s heroism in the face of Spanish tyranny.
    • Meanwhile, a similar bill (House Bill No. 5561) was
    filed by Congressman Jacobo Z. Gonzales in the
    House of Representatives. As expected, the bill
    was welcomed by dissenting opinions. Different
    face but same stance, the bill was attacked based
    on its constitutionality and religiosity.
    • It was in this context that Senator Laurel proposed a
    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.
    • The Trial of the Rizal Law in Congress (Senate and House of
    Representatives) is clearly a triumph of democracy. On one
    hand, the role of the opponents should not be overlooked
    because their dissenting opinions broadened the scope of
    democratic processes.

    • On the other hand, the proponents had perfected their bill


    because of the criticism they received. 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 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 other period of our history , there is a
    need for a rededication 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 Filibusterisno, 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. Course on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal,


    particularly his novel Noli Me and El Fili, shall be included in the
    curricula of all schools, colleges and universities, public or
    private, That in the collegiate courses, the original or
    unexpurgayed editions of the Noli and El Fili or their English
    translation shall be used as basic texts.
    • Section 2. It shall be obligatory on all schools, colleges and
    universitis to keep in their libraries an adequate number of
    copies of the original and unexpurgated editions of the Noli and
    El Fili, as well as of Rizal’s other works and biography.

    • Section 3. The Board of National Education shall cause the


    translation of the Noli and El Fili, 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 purpose of this
    Act.

    • Section 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.


    Approved: June 12, 1956
    •Activity: answer the following questions:
    1. As a law abiding citizen, what can you do to uphold
    the rule of law?
    2.What are the implications when the rule of law is
    eradicated?
    • THANK YOU!

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