Chapter 01 - Rizal Law

CHAPTER I:
The Life, Works and Writings

of Jose Rizal
SOCSCI 213 (RIZAL)
Prepared by:
Darwirn D. Narciso, LPT
Instructor I
College of Social Sciences and Philosophy

Don Honorio Ventura State University - Bacolor, Pampanga
CHAPTER I:
Why do we need to Study Rizal?
Lesson 1: Lesson 2: Lesson 3: Rizal Lesson 4:

Republic Act Concept of as a Symbol How Is A Law
1425 (Rizal Hero Passed?
Law)
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LESSON 01:
REPUBLIC ACT 1425
(RIZAL LAW)
VOCABULARY
BILL - a measure which. if passed through the legislative
process,becomes a law.
UNEXPURGATED - basically untouched. In the case of the novels
of Rizal unexpurgated versions were those that were not
changed or censored to remove parts that might offend
people.
BICAMERAL - involving the two chambers of Congress: the
Senate and the House of Representatives
THE BIRTH OF RIZAL LAW
WORLD WAR II
- need to rebuild the Filipino identity.
- the ideals of freedom and nationalism of Filipino heroes
- Jose Rizal was an obvious platform from a start since his name
dominates the pantheon of heroes. MOTTO STELLA,
Senate Bill No. 438
NAME: 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
- Senator Jose P. Laurel,
- Main purpose of the Bill is to disseminate the ideas and ideals of Jose Rizal through the
reading of his works, notably his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
- must be read by all Filipinos.
ARGUMENTS ABOUT THE
BILL
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. Compulsion to read something
against
“A one’s of
vast majority faith
our impaired
people arefreedom of speech
at the same and religious
time Catholics and Filipino citizens. As
freedom.
such, they have two great loves: their country and their faith. These two loves are
conflicting loved. They are harmonious affections, like the love of a child for his father
and for his mother. This is the basis of my stand. Let us not create a conflict between
nationalism and religion; the government and the church” (Jose P. Laurel, Jr. 132)
"Rizal did not pretend to teach religion or theology when he wrote those books. He
aimed at
inculcating civic consciousness in the Filipinos, national dignity, personal pride, and
patriotism…but while he criticized and ridiculed the unworthy behavior of certain
ministers of the church, he made exceptions in favor of the worthy ones, like the
Dominican friar, Padre Fernandez, and the virtuous native priest, Padre Florentino, and
the Jesuits in general” (Jose P. Laurel, Jr., 132-133)
REPUBLIC ACT 1425 (RIZAL LAW)
SIGNED INTO LAW

- President Ramon Magsaysay signed the bill into Law
- on June 12, 1956
- also Known as Rizal Law
REPUBLIC ACT 1425 (RIZAL LAW)
AN ACT TO INCLUDE IN THE CURRICULA OF ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES COURSES ON THE LIFE, WORKS AND
WRITING OF JOSE RIZAL, PARTICULARLY HIS NOVELS NOLI ME TANGERE AND EL
FILIBUSTERISMO, AUTHORIZING THE PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION THEREOF,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Section 1:
Courses on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his novel
Noli Me
Tangere and El Filibusterismo, shall be included in the curricula of all
schools, colleges and universities, public and private: Provided, That in the
collegiate course, 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
adequate number of copies of the original and unexpurgated editions of
Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as well as 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
Section
Rizal 3: be included in the list of approved books for required reading in
shall
public or private
The Board school,
of National college or
Education university.
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 caused them to be distributed, free of
charge, to persons desiring to read them, through the Purok organizations
Section 4:
Nothing in this Act shall be constructed as amendment or repealing
section nine
hundred twenty-seven of the Administrative Code, prohibiting the
discussion of religious
Section 5:
doctrines by public school teachers and other person engaged in any
The sum of three hundred thousand pesos is hereby authorized to be
public school
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 on June 12, 1956.
The Context of the Rizal Bill
The postwar period saw a Philippines rife with challenges and problems.
With a country torn and tired from the stresses of World War II, getting up
on their feet was a paramount concere of the people and the government.
How a Bill Becomes a Law:

The Senate and the House of Representatives follow the same legislative
procedure. Legislative proposals emanate from a number of sources. They
may be authored by the members of the Senate or House as part of their
advocacies and agenda; produced through the lobbying from various
sectors; or initiated by the executive branch of the government with the
President's legislative agenda. Once a legislative proposal, like a bilI, is
ready, it will go through the steps illustrated in the right.
How do Bills Become Laws
in the Philippines? — A
Quick Guide with
Illustrations
Quarters™ Publishing
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CHAPTER I:

The Life, Works and Writings

College of Social Sciences and Philosophy

Lesson 1: Lesson 2: Lesson 3: Rizal Lesson 4:

SIGNED INTO LAW

How a Bill Becomes a Law:

REPUBLIC ACT 1425

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