Rizal Law Lesson 1 PDF

LEARNING OUTCOMES To understand the application of the law in real life situations. To realize the importance of how the law was passed and has undergone a difficult process. To justify the qualities of Rizal as National Hero WHO IS YOUR HERO? Some are martyrs who doesn’t even want t...

LEARNING OUTCOMES To understand the application of the law in real life situations. To realize the importance of how the law was passed and has undergone a difficult process. To justify the qualities of Rizal as National Hero WHO IS YOUR HERO? Some are martyrs who doesn’t even want to be recognized for what they did… Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda  Rizal is considered to be the first exponent of Asian nationalism, even ahead of Dr. Sun Yat Sen who founded the Nationalist People’s Party of China in 1911 and Mohandas K. Gandhi, the great Indian Nationalist. The Making of Rizal was the spirit of the first successful Asian revolution against a western colonial power. Rizal Law  Republic Act No. 1425 Its original author is Claro M. Recto, who saw the need to instill heroism among the youth. Bell Trade Act of 1947 – granted parity rights to Americans and allowed them to exploit the country’s natural resources (the 1935 Constitution had to be amended for this) 1955 Laurel-Langley Agreement –ensured free entry of American products which resulted to the Filipinos professing American goods over those made in the Philippines Who opposed it? It was not welcomed and opposed by various quarters, of which the Catholic Church was the most vocal. Rizal bill was assailed as anti- church because it forced the students to read Rizal’s work like the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo which contain anti- church passages. Who opposed it? Seminars were held across the countryside denouncing the bill. Fr. Jesus Cavanna commented that Rizal’s novels belonged in the past and it would be harmful to read these because these presented a false picture of the conditions of the country at that time. He also said that there were only 25 patriotic statements compared to 120 anti-church statements. Who opposed it? Jesus Paredes said that the novels contained objectionable matters and preached that Catholics had the right to refuse to read them so as not to endanger their faith. Narciso Pimentel speculated that Recto was motivated by politics in drafting his Rizal Bill. Who opposed it? Notable Persons Who Tried to Block Its Approval: Sen. Decoroso Rosales – brother of Archbishop (Cardinal) Julio Rosales Francisco “Soc” Rodrigo – President of Catholic Action of the Philippines Sen. Mariano Cuenco – brother of Archbishop Cuenco  Republic Act No. 1425 Congressman Miguel Cuenco and Senator Francisco Rodrigo were the main voices of the Church opposition in both houses of the Congress. After a month long stand-off, a compromise bill was filed, authored by Senator Jose P. Laurel which was based on the proposal of Senators Roseller Lim and Emmanuel Pelaez. On June 12, 1956, The Republic Act No. 1425 better known as the Rizal Law came into effect.  Republic Act No. 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. The Board of National Education shall promulgate rules and regulations providing for the exemption of students for reasons of religious belief stated in a sworn written statement  Republic Act No. 1425 On June 12, 1956, this law was signed by President Ramon Magsaysay. The Implementation of the Rizal course as a requirement for graduation in all non-degree and degree courses in the tertiary education. It includes the life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.  Republic Act No. 1425 President Fidel Ramos issued Presidential Memorandum Order 247 dated Dec. 26, 1994 directing the Department of Culture and Sports and Commission on Higher Educationto immediately and fully implement R.A. 1425. On February 15, 1996, the CHED issued Memorandum Order 6 ordering all colleges and universities to offer Rizal course as a separate three- unit course fully and immediately  Objectives of the Rizal Law 1. To recognize the relevance of Jose Rizal ideas, thoughts, teaching, and life-values to present conditions in the community and country and apply them in the solution to day to day situations and problems of contemporary life. 2. To develop an understanding and appreciation of the qualities, behavior, and character of Rizal and thus foster the development of moral character and personal discipline. 3. To develop moral character, personal discipline, civic conscience and to teach the duties of citizenship.  The Definition of a Hero National Historical Institute (old name – National Heroes Commission) released a criteria on the definition of a national hero in 1965. “Hero is an admirable leader towering over his peers, who serves a noble cause, possessing exceptional talent, distinguished valor and/or hold enterprise, exercising a determinative influence over the spiritual life of his people in a particular remarkable event.”  Selection And Proclamation Of National Heroes And Laws Honoring Filipino Historical Figures No law, executive order or proclamation has been enacted or issued officially proclaiming any Filipino historical figure as a national hero. However, because of their significant roles in the process of nation building and contributions to history, there were laws enacted and proclamations issued honoring these heroes. https://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-profile/selection-and-proclamation-of- national-heroes-and-laws-honoring-filipino-historical-figures/ Does Jose Rizal fit all the criteria to be called our National Hero?  RECITATION/SEATWORK: True or False 1. President Ramon Magsaysay signed into law the RA 1425. 2. There are 10 candidates for the title of National Hero. 3. National Heroes Commission is the predecessor of National Historical Institute. 4. Senator Jose P. Laurel was the original author of Rizal Bill. 5. Rizal bill was widely accepted when it was filed in the Congress.  REFLECTION ESSAY If you are given a chance to choose our National Hero among the candidates and criteria given, who would it be? Name your hero and state why do you think he/she deserves to be our National Hero?