Rizal Law (RA 1425) Module 1 PDF

SOC SCI 100: Rizal’s Life, Works, and Writings College of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education Prepared by: Eleonor L. Francisco, Kaye Valerie P. Glorioso, & Rizalina L. Mendo...

SOC SCI 100: Rizal’s Life, Works, and Writings College of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education Prepared by: Eleonor L. Francisco, Kaye Valerie P. Glorioso, & Rizalina L. Mendoza MODULE 1 THE RIZAL LAW (RA 1425) AND THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING RIZAL Brief Introduction or Description This module will teach students about the Rizal Law (RA 1425) and the importance of studying Rizal. The lesson will highlight the history of how the bill became a law and the importance of studying Rizal within the context of the 1st century. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the module, you should be able to: 1. Explain the history of the Rizal Law and its important provisions. 2. Analyze the themes and values that may be derived from Rizal’s various works within the context of the 21st century. Pre-Activity - Before Reading Questions 1. Who is Dr. Jose Rizal and why was he well-known among Filipinos? 2. Why do you think it is still practical to study the life and works of Dr. Jose Rizal in the 21st century as mandated by the Rizal Law (RA 1425)? Lesson 1 THE RIZAL LAW: Republic Act 1425 (RA 1425) Just like Dr. Jose Rizal, Rizal’s Bill was also controversial. This bill was passed into law in the year 1956, wherein all Filipino students are required to study the Rizal subject. All educational institutions are required to provide a course on Rizal’s life, works, and writings, specifically on the two novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. The transition from being a bill to being a republic act is really challenging, particularly from the Catholic Church which is opposing the said bill to become a republic act. Claro M. Recto, a former senator and the main advocate of the Rizal Bill was labeled as a communist and an anti-Catholic. According to him, once the bill was passed the school will be nationalized. This statement was made to counter the threat of the Catholic schools that they will cease their operations once the bill was passed. But, despite the threats that Recto received he refused to back down. Recto is also vocal and he clarified his firm support for the unexpurgated version exclaiming “The people who would eliminate the books of Rizal from the schools would blot out from our minds the memory of the national hero. This is not a fight against Recto but a fight against Rizal” (Ocampo, 2012.p.23). The bill was eventually approved. But, the bill included a provision that would grant exemptions to students who believe that reading Noli and El Fili would undermine their religious beliefs. One could apply to the Department of Education for a waiver from reading Rizal's novels, but not from taking the Rizal subject. Eventually, the bill was passed on June 12, 1956. Page 1 of 3  SOC SCI 100: Rizal’s Life, Works, and Writings College of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education Prepared by: Eleonor L. Francisco, Kaye Valerie P. Glorioso, & Rizalina L. Mendoza RA 1425 AND OTHER RIZAL LAWS According to Mañebog et. al. (2018), the Rizal Bill was also known as Republic Act No. 1425 or the “Rizal Law.” This is “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. The law's first section deals with requiring students to read works by Rizal. The last two sections focus on making Rizal's writings available to the general public; they mandate that the works be published in important Philippine languages and that schools have a sufficient number of copies in their libraries. It is only right that Filipinos, especially the youth, are aware of and learn to imbibe the great ideals for which the hero sacrificed his life, according to Jose P. Laurel, the senator who co-authored the law. Jose Rizal was the country's nationalist movement's founder and had a significant impact on the current state of the nation. Thus, the following objectives of the Rizal Law are intended to be fulfilled: 1. To rededicate the lives of the youth to the ideals of freedom and nationalism for which our heroes lived and died; 2. To pay tribute to our national hero for devoting his life and works in shaping the Filipino character; and 3. To gain an inspiring source of patriotism through the study of Rizal’s life, works, and writings As of right now, no student has formally requested a waiver from reading Rizal's books. Likewise, through M.O. in 1994, former president Fidel V. Ramos Since there were reports that RA 1425 was still not being implemented in 1995, Memorandum Order No. 247 was issued, directing the Secretary of Education, Culture, and Sports and the Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education to fully implement the law. CHED Memorandum No. 3 was then issued, enforcing strict compliance with Memorandum Order No. 247. Furthermore, aside from the Rizal Law, Republic Act No. 229 is “An act prohibiting cockfighting, horse racing, and jai-alai on the thirtieth 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 any other purposes” is another republic act that concerns the national hero. THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING RIZAL Jose Rizal's writings, life, and works are legitimate academic subjects that the law has made mandatory. In fact, the course offers so many advantages that some modern academicians claim it is more practical than many other subjects in a variety of curricula, far from being an impractical course. The following are just some of the significance of the academic subject: 1. The subject provides insights into how to deal with current problems. 2. It helps us understand better ourselves as Filipinos. 3. It teaches nationalism and patriotism. Page 2 of 3  SOC SCI 100: Rizal’s Life, Works, and Writings College of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education Prepared by: Eleonor L. Francisco, Kaye Valerie P. Glorioso, & Rizalina L. Mendoza 4. It provides various essential life lessons. 5. It helps in developing logical and critical thinking. 6. Rizal can serve as a worthwhile model and inspiration to every Filipino. 7. The subject is a rich source of entertaining narratives. Activity - After Reading Questions/Discussion Questions: 1. Explain the importance of Rizal’s Law to the present time. 2. What are the three things that you significantly learned from the readings? Learning Tasks: 1. Quiz: Face to Face 2. Think-Pair-Share a. In one minute, think about the question, do you think the lives of other Filipino heroes are also worth studying like Rizal? b. In two minutes, discuss your thoughts with your classmate. Were there similarities among your thoughts? Are there any interesting differences? If any, compare your answer with your classmate and explain your reasoning to each other. Try to come to a consensus. c. After having a consensus, share your work with the class. Rubrics for Think-Pair-Share Description 2 points 3 points 5 points Grand Total On Task Students were partly Students were on task Students were on task on task. most of the time. the whole time. Volume Students were very Students were a little Students used loud and distracted too loud appropriate voices. others. Attention Students partly Students listened to Students listened to listened to each other. each other most of the everything each other time. said. Participation Students didn’t talk Only one student Both students shared about their answers. shared the answer. answers. Subtotal *(Retrieved from https://studylib.net/doc/25647087/316466495-think-pair-share-rubric) References: Clemente & Cruz, G.R., (2019). The life and works of Rizal. Quezon City, Philippines: C&E Publishing, Inc. Mañebog, J. D.G., Paragas, R. Y., Barrientos, M. O. B., and Francisco, R. P. (2018). Life and works of Rizal. Biography, writings, and legacies of our Bayani. Malabon City, Philippines: Mutya Publishing House, Inc. Full Text of RA 1425 in this link https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1956/06/12/republic-act-no- 1425/ Page 3 of 3