Rizal Law: Republic Act 1425

• Jose Rizal's life as a historical figure and his works is the main topic.
• Mariefel R. Austria, RPm is the Lecturer 1

Republic Act 1425 (Rizal Law)

• House Bill No. 5561 and Senate Bill No. 438 is commonly known as the Rizal Act.
• The Rizal Act was established on June 12, 1956, by Senator Claro M. Recto.
• The law mandates private and public schools, colleges, and universities to include Jose Rizal's works and writings in their curricula, particularly "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo."
• Republic Act 1425 took effect on August 16, 1956.

Father of Rizal Law

• Claro M. Recto is the "Father of the Rizal Law."
• Claro M. Recto was born on February 8, 1890, in Tiaong Tayabas and passed away on October 2, 1960, in Rome, Italy.
• Claro M. Recto was a Filipino politician, jurist, poet, and one of the foremost statesmen of his generation.
• He studied Latin at Instituto de Rizal at the Colegio del Sagrado in Lipa, Batangas
• Claro M. Recto has a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Maxima Cum Laude) from Ateneo de Manila
• Obtiained Masters of Law Degree at the University of Santo Tomas.
• He was a former Congressman in Batangas

Rizal Law (Republic Act No. 1425)

• The law mandates all schools, colleges, universities, whether private or public, to include courses on the life and works of Rizal in their curricula.
• All schools must have sufficient copies of the original and unexpurgated editions of "El Filibusterismo" and "Noli Me Tangere," along with other works and biographies of Rizal.
• The purpose of Batas Rizal is to rekindle the flame of nationalism in the hearts of Filipinos, especially the youth.

Importance of Studying Rizal

• Studying Rizal encourages ideals of freedom and nationalism.
• Rizal's contribution to the country is priceless.
• Rizal serves as an inspiring source of patriotism.
• Studying his ideals and teachings is relevant to the present condition and situation in society.
• There is application of his ideas to current social and personal problems and issues.
• Studying Rizal helps with the development of citizenship.
• It helps Filipinos understand themselves.

Hero

• A hero is a prominent or central figure taking admirable action or event.
• A hero displays distinguished valor or enterprise in danger or fortitude in suffering.
• A hero is honored after death by public worship because of exceptional service to mankind.

Why Rizal is The Greatest Filipino Hero

• Jose Rizal said, "I die, without seeing the day dawning in my country... you who will see it, greet it... and forget not those who fell during the night."
• Antonio Maria Regidor and Prof. Ferdinand Blumentritt stated that "Rizal was the most intelligent, most courageous, and mostly dangerously rein of the reactionaries and the tyrants."
• Rizal is considered "the most prominent man of his own people but the greatest man the Malayan race has produced."
• Rizal shows many excellent qualities and merits

Criteria In Choosing the Philippine National Hero

• A hero should be a Filipino citizen.
• A Filipinos hero must be a patriot/nationalist
• The national hero has already been a dead.
• They must be patient

Personalities Nominated to be our National Hero

• Marcelo H. del Pilar was nominated to be the national hero
• Emilio Jacinto was nominated to be the national hero
• Graciano Lopez-Jaena was nominated to be the national hero
• Antonio Luna was nominated to be the national hero

Issues About The Proclamation Of Dr. Jose Rizal As National Hero

• One contentious claim says Rizal was the illegitimate son of Adolf Hitler
• It is claimed Jose Rizal should not be proclaimed as the national hero because of perceived cowardice to fight colonizers through revolution.
• Rizal was regarded as an American-made hero
• The First Philippine Commission was formed by the U.S. President, headed by American Governor-General William Howard C. Taft.
• It is said the declaration of Jose Rizal as the national hero was only their strategy to hinder our nationalistic feelings.

The World During the Time of Rizal

• Rizal's century was the 19th century.
• The 19th century was an extremely dynamic and creative age, especially in Europe and the United States.
• Economic and social structure was still based on old feudalism patterns.
• Political and economic changes in Europe began to affect Spain and other colonies in the late 18th century.
• The last galleon trade arrived in Manila in 1815 and by the mid-1830s, trade was open to foreign merchants almost without restriction.
• In 1863, the public-school curriculum was controlled by the church
• In the 1880s, sons of wealthy families were sent to Europe to study
• In 1892, Rizal went back to the Philippines to form the La Liga Filipina (House of Doroteo Ongjungco). Rizal was arrested and exiled to a remote island in the south.
• An activist formed the Katipunan.
• Rizal was executed in 1896.

Explore Republic Act 1425, also known as the Rizal Law, established on June 12, 1956, by Senator Claro M. Recto. This act mandates the inclusion of Jose Rizal's works, especially "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo," in the curricula of private and public schools, colleges, and universities. Delve into the life and contributions of Claro M. Recto, the Father of the Rizal Law.