9 Questions
What amount of money is authorized to be appropriated in the National Treasury according to the text?
Three hundred thousand pesos
Which course should be included in the tertiary level curricula according to the text?
Life and Works of Rizal
What are the titles of the two famous novels by Rizal that should be taught in universities according to the text?
Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
Who plays a vital role in our country's freedom and sense of nationalism according to the text?
Dr. Jose Rizal
What does the Rizal Law mandate universities to include in their curricula?
Life and Works of Rizal
Which of the following websites provides information about Republic Act No. 1425?
.gov.ph
'Life and Works of Rizal' includes the study of which two famous novels according to the text?
'Noli Me Tangere' and 'El Filibusterismo'
'WHAT IS THE RIZAL LAW' is a publication by which author mentioned in the text?
Ben A.
Which educational institutions should teach the course on Life and Works of Rizal?
Both Public and Private Universities
Study Notes
Republic Act 1425: The Rizal Law
- Signed into law on July 12, 1956, mandating the inclusion of courses on the life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal in the curricula of all public and private schools, colleges, and universities.
- Authored by Claro M. Recto and sponsored by Senator Jose P. Laurel.
- Recognizes Rizal as the Father of the Philippine Constitution and the last Filipino justice appointed by an American president.
Course Requirements
- Courses on Rizal's life, works, and writings, including his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, shall be included in the curricula of all schools, colleges, and universities.
- Original or unexpurgated editions of the novels or their English translations shall be used as basic texts.
Library Requirements
- Schools, colleges, and universities shall keep adequate numbers of copies of Rizal's original works, including Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, and his biography in their libraries.
Translation and Distribution
- The Board of National Education shall translate Rizal's works into English, Tagalog, and principal Philippine dialects.
- Cheap, popular editions of the translations shall be printed and distributed, free of charge, through Purok organizations and Barrio Councils.
Funding and Implementation
- A sum of three hundred thousand pesos was authorized to be appropriated from the National Treasury to carry out the purposes of this Act.
- The Act took effect upon its approval on July 12, 1956.
Test your knowledge on Republic Act No. 1425, which mandates the inclusion of courses on the life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal in educational institutions. Explore the significance of studying Dr. Jose Rizal's novels Noli me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
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