Republic Act No. 1425: Rizal Law

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Republic Act No. 1425 mandates the inclusion of courses on whose life, works, and writings in the curricula of all public and private schools, colleges, and universities?

  • Jose Rizal (correct)
  • Apolinario Mabini
  • Andres Bonifacio
  • Emilio Aguinaldo

Republic Act No. 1425 requires that only abridged versions of 'Noli Me Tangere' and 'El Filibusterismo' be used in collegiate courses to cater to a wider range of students.

False (B)

Within how many days from the effectivity of Republic Act No. 1425 was the Board of National Education required to promulgate rules and regulations for its implementation?

sixty (60)

Republic Act No. 1425 authorized the printing and distribution of Rizal's novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, thereby promoting ________ and access to his works.

<p>literacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Republic Act No. 1425, what should schools, colleges, and universities maintain in their libraries?

<p>An adequate number of copies of the original and unexpurgated editions of Rizal's novels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Republic Act No. 1425 allows students to be exempted from taking the Rizal course for any personal reason without needing to provide a written statement.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What government body was authorized and directed to implement Republic Act No. 1425, including the writing and printing of appropriate primers, readers, and textbooks?

<p>The Board of National Education</p> Signup and view all the answers

Republic Act No. 1425 aims to instill a sense of ________ among the youth by studying the life and works of Jose Rizal.

<p>patriotism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Republic Act No. 1425 was approved on what date?

<p>June 12, 1956 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sections of Republic Act No. 1425 with their descriptions:

<p>Section 1 = Mandates the inclusion of Rizal's life, works, and writings in school curricula. Section 2 = Obligates schools to keep adequate copies of Rizal's works in their libraries. Section 3 = Directs the translation and free distribution of Rizal's works. Section 5 = Authorizes the appropriation of funds for the Act's implementation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is Republic Act No. 1425?

Republic Act No. 1425 mandates the inclusion of courses on the life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, in the curricula of all public and private schools, colleges, and universities.

Library Requirements under RA 1425

Educational institutions must have an adequate number of unexpurgated copies of Rizal's novels and other works available in their libraries.

Translation and distribution of Rizal's works

The Board of National Education is responsible for translating Rizal's works into English, Tagalog, and other principal Philippine dialects, and distributing them to those who desire to read them.

Impact on religious discussions in schools

RA 1425 does not amend or repeal Section 927 of the Administrative Code, which prohibits the discussion of religious doctrines by public school teachers.

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Required texts for collegiate courses

Courses on Rizal's life and works must use the original or unexpurgated editions of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo as basic texts in collegiate courses.

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Implementing body of RA 1425

The Board of National Education must adopt measures to implement and enforce the provisions of Republic Act No. 1425.

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