ST.
JOHN PAUL II COLLEGE OF DAVAO
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[email protected]THE LIFE AND
WORKS OF RIZAL
THE RIZAL LAW
(Republic Act 1425)
PRELIMS - WEEK 1
1. Identify the basic facts
about Republic Act 1425.
Explain the history of the
Intended 2.
Rizal Law and its
learning important provisions; and
outcomes: 3. Determine the value of
studying Jose Rizal in the
21 century.
st
INTRODUCTION
The collection of rules imposed by authority. Legal
Law document setting forth rules governing a particular kind
of activity. A rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in
human nature and essential to or binding upon human
society.
Bill (law) a statute in draft before it becomes law. It is a
proposed law undergoing consideration in a legislative
body.
INTRODUCTION
• Senator Claro M. Recto was the main proponent of
the Rizal Bill. He sought to sponsor the bill at
Congress. However, this was met with stiff opposition
from the Catholic Church. During the 1955 Senate
election, the church charged Recto with being a
communist and an anti-Catholic.
INTRODUCTION
• After Recto's election, the Church continued to
oppose the bill mandating the reading of
Rizal's novels Noli Me Tángere and El
Filibusterismo, claiming it would violate
freedom of conscience and religion.
INTRODUCTION
• The bill was sponsored by the Senate
Committee on Education and was co-written by
Jose P. Laurel and Claro M. Recto.
• However, they were opposed by three people –
Francisco SOC Rodrigo, Mariano Jesus Cuenco,
and Decoroso Rosales.
INTRODUCTION
• In the campaign to oppose the Rizal bill, the Catholic Church
urged its adherents to write to their congressmen and senators
showing their opposition to the bill; later, it organized symposiums.
In one of these symposiums, Fr. Jesus Cavanna argued that the
novels belonged to the past and that teaching them would
misrepresent current conditions. Radio commentator Jesus
Paredes also said that Catholics had the right to refuse to read
them as it would "endanger their salvation".
INTRODUCTION
• The Archbishop of Manila, Rufino Santos, protested in a
pastoral letter that Catholic students would be affected if a
compulsory reading of the unexpurgated version were
pushed through. Arsenio Lacson, Manila's mayor, who
supported the bill, walked out of Mass when the priest
read a circular from the archbishop denouncing the bill.
INTRODUCTION
• The Senate Committee on Education sponsored
a bill co-written by both José P. Laurel and
Recto, with the only opposition coming from
Francisco Soc Rodrigo, Mariano Jesús Cuenco,
and Decoroso Rosales.
INTRODUCTION
June 12, 1956 – The bill was
signed into law by President
Ramon Magsaysay and became
Republic Act No. 1425.
• Catholic Action of the
Philippines
Organizations Who
• The Congregation of the
Opposed the Rizal
Mission
Law:
• Knights of Columbus
• Catholic Teachers Guild
• Veteranos de la Revolucion (Spirit
Organizations Who of 1896
Supported the Rizal • Alagad ni Rizal
• Freemasons
Law:
• Knights of Rizal
Contents of Rizal Law
CONTENTS OF THE
RIZAL Law
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 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.
CONTENTS OF THE
RIZAL Law
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.
CONTENTS OF THE
RIZAL Law
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.
CONTENTS OF THE
RIZAL Law
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.
CONTENTS OF THE
RIZAL Law
SECTION 5
• The sum of 300,000 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.
CONTENTS OF THE
RIZAL BILL
Approved: June 12, 1956
CONTENTS OF THE
RIZAL BILL
• After the bill was enacted into law, there
were no recorded instances of students
applying for exemption from reading the
novels, and there is no known procedure for
such exemptions. In 1994, President Fidel V.
Ramos ordered the Department of Education,
Culture and Sports (DECS) to fully implement
the law as there had been reports that it has
still not been fully implemented.
HOW DID THE GOVERNMENT GIVE AN EFFORT THAT REMEMBERS
RIZAL?
• Creation of Rizal’s Bust in every national, provincial,
local, and institutional public entity.
• Making December 30 as an annual remembrance of
Rizal’s day of execution.
• The creation of Rizal Law RA1425.
• Minting Rizal’s portrait in Philippine currencies (bills
and coins).
How the society gave an effort that remembers Rizal?
• Colonel Antonio Torres organized a group of men on
December 30, 1911 from different walks of life for the purpose
of commemorating in the fitting manner the martyrdom of Dr.
Jose Rizal.
• On June 14, 1951, President Elpidio Quirino signed into law
Republic Act 646 which officially gave the Order of the Knights
of Rizal the legislative authority to propagate the ideals and
teachings of Dr. Jose P. Rizal.
HOW DID THE GOVERNMENT GIVE AN EFFORT THAT REMEMBERS RIZAL?
• Every Knight and Lady has a mission to fulfill; to study
the Ideals and Teachings of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, and to
propagate them among all classes of the Filipino people,
and others who would want to follow Dr. Rizal’s ideals of
justice, freedom, honesty, integrity, and unity, and his
teachings.
Why Study Rizal?
• Scholars and academicians are one in saying that
mandated course on Rizal is as helpful as any
other course that teaches values that a student
may carry for the rest of his/her life.
Why Study Rizal?
• Studying Rizal may remind and urge the students
to understand the real essence of being a Filipino.
• The study of Rizal help the younger generation
navigate Philippine history and understand why
being aware of social issues are important in the
formation of one’s national identity.
Why Study Rizal?
• Studying Rizal in this day and age is seen in how
Rizal’s experience and ideologies are instrumental
in grasping the current context of the Philippine
society.
Why Study Rizal?
• Rizal is a worthy role model and a constant
inspiration to all Filipinos.
• He will always be a valuable subject inside and
outside the classroom in understanding how
Philippine nation came to be.
Thank
You!
Reference:
Issues And Interests On Rizal Law – Do
These Issues Remain Today?
https://philnews.ph/2020/05/14/issues-
and-interests-on-rizal-law-dothese-
issues-remain-today/
PRETEST:
Answer key:
1. What is the full name of Jose Rizal?
2. When was Jose Rizal born?
1. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y
3. Where was Jose Rizal born? Alonzo Realonda
4. What is the title of Jose Rizal’s first novel? 2. June 19, 1861
5. What is Jose Rizal’s recognized profession? 3. Calamba, Laguna
6. Where was Jose Rizal executed?
4. Noli Me Tangere
5. Doctor and writer
7. What was the title of Jose Rizal’s farewell poem?
6. Rizal Park (Bagumbayan), Manila
8. The Rizal Law is also known as ______.
7. Mi Último Adiós
9. Who is the main proponent of the Rizal Bill? 8. Republic Act No. 1425
10. On what date was the Rizal Bill approved? 9. Sen. Claro M. Recto
11. What was the main reason Rizal was executed? 10. June 12,1956
12. Which of the following is a theme in Rizal’s
11.He inspired revolutionary ideas
novels? through his works.
12.Freedom and social justice
13. Which organization recognizes Jose Rizal as the
13.National Historical Commission
national hero of the Philippines?
