Rizal Law History Timeline

Senate Bill No. 438

• Filed by the Senate Committee on Education
• Date: Not specified in the text

Rizal Monument

• Swiss sculptor Richard Kissling built the Rizal Monument

Rizal's Named Animal

• Draco rizali, a flying dragon, was named after Rizal

Rizal's First Favorite Book

• Rizal's first favorite book was "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas

Rizal's Pawned Ring

• Rizal pawned the ring of his sister, Saturnina

Rizal Law Approval and Signing

• The bill for Rizal Law was approved and signed into law on June 12, 1956

Presidential Memorandum Order 247

• Presidential Memorandum Order 247 dated December 26, 1994, declared December 30th as "Rizal Day" as a special non-working holiday throughout the Philippines.

Revolution of 1896

• The revolution in September 1896 was initiated by the Katipunan

Rizal's Opposition to the Revolution

• Rizal's retraction from the Catholic Church and his opposition to the revolution are reflected in the "Ultimo Adios."

Asia’s Renaissance Man

• José Rizal was known as "Asia’s Renaissance Man" and a "Global citizen / First great expat."

Opponents of Rizal Law

• The Catholic Church was significantly involved in blocking the implementation of the Rizal Law.

Rizal's Works in "La Solidaridad"

• Rizal submitted two well-known works to "La Solidaridad":
  • "Noli Me Tangere" (Touch Me Not)
  • "El Filibusterismo" (The Reign of Greed)