Rizal Law 1425 - Lesson 1 PDF

LESSON 1: REPUBLIC ACT 1425 (RIZAL LAW) Prepared by: Ms. Louvella Pete P. Landicho LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Discuss the democratic process that led to the promulgation of the Rizal Law Examine the goals of the Rizal Law Interpret the role of the youth as implied in the Rizal La...

LESSON 1: REPUBLIC ACT 1425 (RIZAL LAW) Prepared by: Ms. Louvella Pete P. Landicho LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Discuss the democratic process that led to the promulgation of the Rizal Law Examine the goals of the Rizal Law Interpret the role of the youth as implied in the Rizal Law  RIZAL BILL 1956 Rizal Bill is proposed by Claro M. Recto. April 3, 1956, Senate Bill No. 438 was submitted to the Senate Committee on Education. Senator Jose P. Laurel, the Chairman of the Committee, sponsored and presented the bill to the members of the Upper House on April 17, 1956. CLARO M. RECTO JOSE P. LAUREL  SENATE BILL NO. 438 is an act to make Noli Me Tangere and El Filibustertsmo compulsory reading matter in all public and private colleges and universities and for other purposes CATHOLIC CHURCH ARGUMENTS WERE AS FOLLOWS: 1. The bill was an attempt to discredit the Catholic religion. 2. Inimical to the tenets of the faith to which 170 lines in Noli Me Tangere 50 lines in El Filibusterismo were offensive to the Church doctrine. CATHOLIC CHURCH ARGUMENTS WERE AS FOLLOWS: 3.The bill might divide the nation. 4. Compulsion to read something against one's faith impaired freedom of speech and religious freedom. SENATORS WHO OPPOSED THE BILL FRANCISCO ‘SOC’ DECOROSO RODRIGO ROSALES MARIANO CUENCO GROUPS WHO OPPOSED THE BILL 1. Catholic Actions of the Philippines 2. Congregation of the Mission 3. Knights of Columbus 4. Catholic Teachers Guild  HOUSE BILL NO. 5561 A similar bill (House Bill No. 5561) was filed by Congressman Jacobo Z. Gonzales in the House of Representatives. As expected, the bill was welcomed by dissenting opinions. Different face but same stance, the bill was attacked based on its constitutionality and religiosity.  HOUSE BILL NO. 5561 With this setback both in the Upper House and the Lower House, it seemed hopeless for the bill to pass into law in the latter part of April 1956. IT WAS IN THIS CONTEXT THAT SENATOR LAUREL PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE BILL.  The inclusion of all works and writings of Jose Rizal, not just the two novels, was the main feature of this bill. He then stressed the removal of the term "compulsion" to appease the opposition.  IT WAS IN THIS CONTEXT THAT SENATOR LAUREL PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE BILL.  Senator Laurel asserted the importance of reading the original and unexpurgated edition of Rizal's novels because the true purpose of studying these will be defeated if not followed. To add a more conciliating clause, the last amendment was proposed the provisions regarding the "exemption" of students from reading the two novels on certain conditions. IT WAS IN THIS CONTEXT THAT SENATOR LAUREL PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE BILL.  With this, on May 12, 1956, Senate Bill No. 438 was unanimously approved on second reading. The Lower House imitated the Senate and on May 14, 1956, the bill was approved unanimously in the House of Representatives.  IT WAS IN THIS CONTEXT THAT SENATOR LAUREL PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE BILL.  On June 12, 1956, President Ramon Magsaysay signed the bill to make it a law, thus giving birth to Republic Act 1425 also known as the Rizal Law.  RIZAL LAW 1425 An Act to Include in the Curricula of All Public and Private Schools, Colleges and Universities Courses on the Life, Works and Writings of Jose Rizal, Particularly His Novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, Authorizing the Printing and Distribution Thereof, and for Other Purposes RIZAL LAW 1425  RIZAL LAW 1425 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.  RIZAL LAW 1425 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.  RIZAL LAW 1425 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.  RIZAL LAW 1425 WHEREAS, all educational institutions are under the supervision of, and subject to regulation by the State, and all schools are enjoined to develop moral character, personal discipline, civic conscience and to teach the duties of citizenship.  RIZAL LAW 1425 SECTION 1. Courses on the life, works and 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 Tangere and El Filibusterismo or their English translation shall be used as basic texts.  RIZAL LAW 1425 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.  RIZAL LAW 1425 SECTION 3. The Board of National 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 charge, to persons desiring to read them, through the Purok organizations and Barrio Councils throughout the country.  RIZAL LAW 1425 SECTION 4. Nothing in this Act shall be 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.  RIZAL LAW 1425 SECTION 5. The sum of three hundred thousand pesos is hereby authorized to be appropriated out of any fund not otherwise appropriated in the National Treasury to carry out the purposes of this Act. SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.  REPUBLIC ACT NO. 229 An Act to Prohibit Cockfighting, Horse Racing and Jai-Alai on the 30th Day of December of each year and to create a committee to take charge of the proper celebration of Rizal Day in every municipality and chartered city, and for other purposes. Approved by the Congress of the Philippines June 9, 1948 RIZAL LAW 1425  Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makararating sa paroroonan. Jose Rizal