Rizal Law Lecture 1 PDF

The Rizal Law Why study Rizal at all?  Objectives At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: determine the sections of the Rizal law discuss the history of R.A. 1425 consider the importance of Rizal law What is a senate bill? Histor y of Rizal The bill was a...

The Rizal Law Why study Rizal at all?  Objectives At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: determine the sections of the Rizal law discuss the history of R.A. 1425 consider the importance of Rizal law What is a senate bill? Histor y of Rizal The bill was authored by Senator Claro M. Recto, requiring the inclusion in the curricula of all private and public schools, colleges and universities the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El In April 17, 1956, then Senator and Chairman of the Committee on Education, Jose P. Laurel Sr. sponsored the Senate Bill 438 also known as The Rizal Bill. The bill became controversial as soon as it was introduced as the all powerful catholic church began to express opposition against its approval. The senate started its debate sessions on April 23, 1956. An identical version of Senate Bill 438, called House Bill No. 5561, was filed by Representative Jacobo Gonzales in the House of Representatives. The debates in the House of Representatives started on May 9, 1956. Amendments were made after long and grueling debate sessions in the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate and House version of the bill were both approved in May 17, 1956.  Supported the Rizal Bill 01 Congressm an Emilio 02 Congressma n Mariano Cortez Bengzon 03 Congressm an Joaquin 04 Manila Mayor Roces Arsenio Lacson Supported the Rizal Bill Supported the Rizal Bill Reasons for launching the Bill 5 Rs By: Roger Assisspe  5 Rs 01 Recall 02 Reveal 03 Recognize 0 04 Re- enlighten 5 Re- calibrate  REASONS “Today, more than at any period of our history, there is a need for a re- dedication to the ideals of freedom and nationalism for which our heroes, from Dagohoy and Lapu-lapu to Rizal, Del Pilar, Bonifacio, and Mabini lived and died. The words of these nationalists have impressed upon our history the stamp of undying glory.” - Oppositio n Institutions that opposed the bill 01 Catholic Action of 02 Congregatio n of the the Mission Philippines 03 Knights of Columbus 04 Catholic Teachers Guild Notable People who opposed the bill Decoroso Francisco “Soc” Rosales Brother of Rodrigo President of Catholic Archbishop Rosales Action of the Philippines Notable People who opposed the bill Mariano Archbishop Cuenco Brother of Santos Wrote a pastoral Archbishop Cuenco letter in opposition to the launch of Rizal Law Reasons for Opposing the Bill  REASONS The two novels are damaging to the Priests. The novels’ author, Jose Rizal, is estranged from Catholic faith and directly opposed and contradicted Catholic teachings. Compelling Catholic students to read a book which contains passages contradicting their faith constitutes a  REASONS The novels contain teachings contrary to Catholic faith. The priests who opposed the passage of the bill considered those who supported the bill as “Heretic” individuals and communists. The Church feared the bill would violate freedom of conscience and religion.  REASONS The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) submitted a pastoral letter to which according, Rizal violated Canon Law 1399 which forbids or bans books that attack or ridicule the catholic doctrine and practices Oppositors argued that among the 333 pages of Noli Me Tangere, only Amendment s  Amendment An amendment to the original bill was created to act as a middle ground between those who supported the bill and those who called for its rejection. The unexpurgated revision of the two novels would no longer be compulsory to elementary and secondary  Congress passed the bill and subsequently signed into Rizal Law ( RA 1425) by President Magsaysay on June 12, 1956 In 1994, Former President Fidel Ramos ordered DECS and CHED to fully implement RA 1425 through Memorandum Order No. 247.  CHED Memorandum No. 3 S. 1995 was issued to enforce strict compliance to Memorandum Order No. 247 RA 1425  Important points WHEREAS, today, more than any other period of our history, there is a need for a re-dedication to the ideals of freedom and nationalism for which our heroes lived and died. WHEREAS, it is meet that in honoring them, particularly the national hero and patriot, Jose Rizal, we remember with special fondness and devotion their lives and works that have shaped the national character. WHEREAS, the life, works and writing of Jose Rizal, particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, are a constant and inspiring source of patriotism with which the minds of the youth, especially during their formative and decisive years in school, should be suffused. WHEREAS, all educational institutions are under the supervision of, and  Sections of the Rizal Law Courses on the life, works and SECTION 1. writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his novel Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, shall be included in the curricula of all schools, colleges and universities, public or private: Provided, That in the collegiate courses, the original or unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me  Sections of the Rizal Law SECTION 2. It shall be obligatory on all schools, colleges and universities to keep in their libraries an adequate number of copies of the original and unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as well as of Rizal’s other works and biography. The said unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo or their translations in English as well as other writings of Rizal shall be included in the list of approved books for required reading in all public or private schools, colleges and universities. The Board of National  Sections of the Rizal Law SECTION The Board of National 3. Education shall cause the translation of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as well as other writings of Jose Rizal into English, Tagalog and the principal Philippine dialects; cause them to be printed in cheap, popular editions; and cause them to be distributed, free of  Sections of the Rizal Law SECTION Nothing in this Act shall be 4. construed as amendment or repealing. Section nine hundred twenty-seven of the Administrative Code, prohibiting the discussion of religious doctrines by public school teachers and other person engaged in any public school. SECTION 5. The sum of three hundred thousand pesos is hereby authorized to be appropriated out of any fund not SIGNIFICAN CE OF Rizal Law BACK TO 5 Rs By: Roger Assisspe Legal Basis of Rizal Day and Other Memorials in honor of Jose Rizal Two years after the execution of Rizal in Bagumbayan, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo issued on Dec. 20, 1898 a decree designating Dec. 30 as the anniversary of Jose Rizal’s death and also as “a national day of mourning” for Rizal and other victims of the Spanish government throughout its three centuries of oppressive Jose Rizal: National Hero or not?  UNDER THE AMERICAN RULE On the recommendation of Trinidad Pardo de Tavera, the Taft Commission renamed the district of Morong into the Province of Rizal through Act 137 on June 11, 1901. Rizal acquired the official title of title of Philippine National Hero in 1901. It was also during the American times that Rizal’s death anniversary was made an official  CELEBRATING RIZAL’S On LEGACY February 1, 1902, the Philippine Commission enacted Act. No. 345 which set December 30 of each year as Rizal Day, and made it one of the ten official holidays of the Philippines. As the nationalist spirit of the Filipinos was at the highest point during that time, they were able to convince the government to erect a monument for Rizal. Thus, Act No. 243 was enacted on September 28, 1901 granting the right to use public land upon the Luneta in the City  CELEBRATING RIZAL’S LEGACY A design competition was held between 1905–1907, sculptors from Europe and the United States were invited to submit their entries.  CELEBRATING RIZAL’S LEGACY A design competition (International Rizal Monument Competition) was held between 1905–1907, sculptors from Europe and the United States were invited to submit their entries. SUBMISSIONS WINNER OF THE DESIGN COMPETITION “Al martir de Bagumbayan” by Carlo Nicoli MONUMENT THAT WAS BUILT “Motto Stella” by Richard Kissling THANK YOU!