Republic Act No. 1425 (Batas Rizal)

The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan, on August 9, 1945.

Japan surrendered on August 15, 1945, ending World War II.

Japan had been aggressively expanding its influence in Asia in the decades before WWII.

A powerful nuclear weapon.

Port city in southern Japan.

People who lived through the atomic bombing event.

Marking the 75 years since the bombing.

Passing on knowledge of the event.

A law in the Philippines requiring schools to teach Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings, including Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.

Spanish conquistador, and the first Spanish governor-general of the Philippines.

Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines, 1898.

Agreement concluding the Spanish-American War, ceding the Philippines to the United States.

Conflict between Filipino revolutionaries and the United States (1899-1902), stemming from the Philippines' acquisition by the United States from Spain.

Conflict between Spain and the United States in 1898.

The initial attempt by Filipinos to establish a sovereign nation after the Spanish-American War.

Philippine national hero, author of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.

Another name for the Philippine-American War.

Spaniards' long-term control of the Philippines.

Ramon Magsaysay took the oath of office as President of the Philippines in 1953.

After his inauguration, Magsaysay visited Rizal's monument in Manila to pay respects and lay flowers.

A Filipino senator who proposed a bill related to Jose Rizal.

Senator Recto's bill that aimed to make the study of Rizal's life, works, and writings compulsory.

Senator Recto wanted to ensure Filipinos understood and remembered the importance of Jose Rizal's contributions.

The proposed law required all Filipinos to learn about Rizal's life and works.

The aim of the bill was to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of Rizal's ideas and values.

Senator Recto believed that studying Rizal's life would inspire patriotism and national unity.

The original Senate Bill #438 and House Bill #5561 were about making it mandatory for all schools in the Philippines to teach Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.

The original draft of the bill violated Section 927 of the Revised Administrative Code, which forbids public school teachers from discussing religious doctrines that are not directly related to the teaching of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.

The amended bill, which was eventually passed, focused on teaching the life, works, and writings of Dr. Jose Rizal, including his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.

He argued that true nationalism comes from unity, and that focusing on Rizal's work would help unite the Filipino nation. It would help prevent division and promote understanding.

This is the name of the course outlined in the amended bill, it refers to the study of Rizal's life, actions, and writings, which would be integrated into the curriculum of all schools in the Philippines.

Two novels written by José Rizal, the Philippine national hero, which critique Spanish colonial rule and advocate for social reform.

A Filipino politician who emphasized the importance of studying Rizal's novels to understand the evils of colonization and the Filipino spirit.

Senator Jose P. Laurel believed that studying Rizal’s novels could provide valuable insights into the hardships of colonial rule, the ideals of freedom, and the importance of patriotism. He thought it essential to help the youth understand and build upon Rizal's legacy.

A proposed law introduced by Congressman Jacobo Z. Gonzales which aimed to make it mandatory for all educational institutions in the Philippines to teach Rizal's novels to all students.

To encourage the reading and understanding of Jose Rizal's novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, in all educational institutions, from elementary schools to universities, throughout the Philippines.

Congressman Jacobo Z. Gonzales, representing the province of Laguna, proposed the bill, aiming to promote the study of Rizal's works in all educational institutions.

If enacted, Bill 5561 would require all schools, colleges, and universities, both public and private, to incorporate the study of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo into their curriculum.

Senator Jose P. Laurel believed that reading Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo was crucial for Filipino youth to understand their history, identity, and the importance of fighting for freedom.

Republic Act No. 1425 in the Philippines, passed in 1956, mandated the teaching of Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings in all educational institutions.

The Philippine president who signed the Rizal Law into effect in 1956.

The literary masterpieces of Jose Rizal, including 'Noli Me Tangere' and 'El Filibusterismo', which explore themes of social injustice and national identity.

To promote understanding and appreciation of Jose Rizal's contributions to Philippine society and inspire national unity.

To understand his role in the Philippine struggle for independence and his ideas on social reform and national identity.