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MODULE 1A **INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE: RA 1425 OR RIZAL LAW** I. **LEARNING OBJECTIVES** - Discuss the objectives and the important provisions of RA 1425 or Rizal Law; - Express appreciation to the effort of significant personalities towards the full implementation of RA 1425, and...

MODULE 1A **INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE: RA 1425 OR RIZAL LAW** I. **LEARNING OBJECTIVES** - Discuss the objectives and the important provisions of RA 1425 or Rizal Law; - Express appreciation to the effort of significant personalities towards the full implementation of RA 1425, and - Conduct a survey about the effectiveness of the implementation of R. A. 1425. II. **INTRODUCTION** The Life and Works of Jose Rizal as a course comes a long way. There was a big controversy when the bill came out to public especially when one of the provisions says that it is compulsory to read the novels of Jose Rizal by students from both public and private colleges and universities. Despite the strong opposition from the Catholic Church, the bill was finally approved. But it did not end there. There was the problem of implementation, thus more issuance from the office of a president and CHED Commissioners came out. In this lesson, one will learn that as a course, The Life and works of Jose Rizal is both mandated and legislated thus its full implementation should be ensured. One will realize that studying the course is still relevant even in today's generation. Furthermore, one will grasp the important patriotic objectives of the said law and its relevance to Philippine society. III. **LEARNING ACTIVITIES** A. **Engage** Activity 1. **Post- it Note** Have you been in a plaza where there is a bust or statue of Jose Rizal. Surely, you took a picture of yourself or with your *barkada.* Post the photo here. Include *when* and *where* the photo is taken. B. **Explore** Activity 2. **Reflection** Why do you think there are statues/bust of Jose Rizal in every plazas in the country. Explain briefly in one paragraph. C. **Explain** **How RA 1425 is born** Philippines was grappled with various challenges during a postwar period. Truly, there was a call for nation-building. Several prominent individuals who championed nationalism came to action. Mostly pursued government measures to instill patriotism and love for country in the hearts and minds of the Filipinos. These people drew inspiration from the Philippine experience of the revolution for independence against Spain and from the heroes of that important period of the country\'s history. Among these was Claro M. Recto who authored a bill on the study of the life and writings of Rizal. These are the important events leading to RA 1425 and to its full implementation: April 3, 1956 Senate Bill No. 438 was filed by the Senate Committee on Education ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 17, 1956 Senate Committee on Education Chair Jose P. Laurel sponsored the bill and began delivering speeches for the proposed legislation. \* The bill became controversial as the powerful Catholic Church began to express opposition against its passage. As the influence of the Church was felt with members of the Senate voicing their opposition to the bill, its main author, Claro M. Recto, and his allies in the Senate entered into a fierce battle arguing for the passage of SB 438. April 19, 1956 House Bill No. 5561, an identical version of SB 438, was filed by Representative Jacobo Z. Gonzales April 23, 1956.  Debates started May 2, 1956 The House Committee on Education approved the bill without amendments May 9, 1956. The debates commenced on a major point whether the compulsory reading of the texts Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo appropriated in the bill was constitutional. The call to read the unexpurgated versions was also challenged.  May 9, 1956 Jose P. Laurel proposed amendments to the bill on May 9, 1956. In particular, he removed the compulsory reading of Rizal's novels and added that Rizal's other works must also be included in the subject while he remained adamant in his stand that the unexpurgated versions of the novels be read. May 14, 1956 Similar amendments were adopted to the House version May 17, 1956 The Senate and House versions were approved. June 12, 1956 The approved versions were then transmitted to Malacañan and on June 12, 1956, President Magsaysay signed the bill into law which became Republic Act No. 1425.   **The Patriotic Objectives of the Bill** - **There is a need for a rededication to the ideals of freedom and nationalism for which our heroes lived and died.** - **There is a need to remember with special fondness and devotion the lives and works of our heroes who shaped the national character.** - **His life, works and writings of Dr. Jose Rizal particularly, his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo are 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.** **The Debates over Senate Bill 438** **Notable Persons Who Fought for Its Approval** - **Claro M. Recto** - **Sen. Jose P. Laurel** - **Other Illustrious Nationalists** **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** - **Jesus Paredes -- radio commentator** - **Fr. Jesus Cavana -- member of the Paulist Order who wrote a pastoral letter** - **The Friars** **Intentions / Reasons of Persons Who Blocked the Approval of Rizal Bill** - **The Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo are very damaging to the clerics.** - **The novels were written when Dr. Jose Rizal, estranged from Catholic faith and religion and contradict many of the Christian beliefs.** - **To compel Catholic students to read a book which contains passages contradicting their faith constitutes a violation of a Philippine constitutional provision (Art. 3, Sec. 1, Par. 7); and a violation of 1939 Canon Law which prohibits books that attack the Catholic doctrine and practices.** - **To compel Catholic students to read a book which contains passages contradicting their faith constitutes a violation of a Philippine constitutional provision (Art. 3, Sec. 1, Par. 7); and a violation of 1939 Canon Law which prohibits books that attack the Catholic doctrine and practices.** - **The novels do contain teachings contrary to Catholic faith and so, the Church is opposed to the proposed compulsory reading in their entirety of such books in any school in the Philippines where Catholic students may be affected. Among the 333 pages of Noli Me Tangere, only 25 passages were nationalistic while 120 passages are anti-Catholic.** Some arguments of the *anti* and *pro* Rizal Bill  Other Important Issuance Leading to the Full Implementation of RA 1425: - **Presidential Memorandum Order 247 - issued by President Fidel Ramos directed the DECS and CHED to immediately and fully implement R.A. 1425 on December 26, 1994.** - **CHED Memo 03, series of 1995 requiring Colleges and Universities to comply with R.A. 1425, was signed by Commissioner Mona Dumlao Valisno on Jan. 13, 1995.** - **CHED Memo 04, series of 1996, requiring all colleges and universities to offer Rizal course as a separate three-unit course fully and immediately, was signed by Commissioners Kate C. Botengan, Ester Albano-Garcia and Mona Dumlao-Valisno on January 26, 1996.** ***Retrieved from file:///C:/Users/Asus/Desktop/C-%20RIZAL/MODULES/CMO-No.-04-Series-of-1996-Amplification-of-DECS-Order-No.-3-Series-of-1993-particularly-on-the-Legally-Required-%E2%80%9CRizal-Course.pdf*** **Points to Remember about RA 1425** - **Mandated that Courses on the life, works and writings of Dr. Jose Rizal, particularly the novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, shall be included in the curricula of all schools, colleges and universities, public and private.** - **Directed all schools, colleges and universities to keep in their libraries adequate number of copies of the original or unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo as well as Rizal\'s other works and biography.** - **Authorized and directed the Board of National Education to work for the translation of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo as well as other writings of Dr. Jose Rizal into English, Tagalog and other principal dialects as well as their printing in cheap or popular editions and their circulation.** **Rizal: A Legislated and Mandated Course** **Rizal as a course is *legislated* since it is founded on Republic Act 1425 (Rizal Law), at the same time *mandated* since it is ordered by Presidential Memorandum Order 247 and CHED Memorandum Order 4, series of 1996.** **Read the full article of Republic Act No. 1425.** **REPUBLIC ACT NO. 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** **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 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; Now, therefore, **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 is hereby authorized and directed to adopt forthwith measures to implement and carry out the provisions of this Section, including the writing and printing of appropriate primers, readers and textbooks. The Board shall, within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, promulgate rules and regulations, including those of a disciplinary nature, to carry out and enforce the provisions of this Act. The Board shall promulgate rules and regulations providing for the exemption of students for reasons of religious belief stated in a sworn written statement, from the requirement of the provision contained in the second part of the first paragraph of this section; but not from taking the course provided for in the first part of said paragraph. Said rules and regulations shall take effect thirty (30) days after their publication in the Official Gazette. **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 Education shall determine the adequacy of the number of books, depending upon the enrollment of the school, college or university. **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. **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. **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. Approved: June 12, 1956 Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 52, No. 6, p. 2971 in June 1956. *Source: *[**CDAsia**](http://www.cdasia.com/) *Retrieved from * D. **Elaborate** Activity 3. **Concept Mapping** List down the important provisions of RA 1425 using a concept map. E. **Evaluate.** Activity 4: **Highlighting Personalities** Name Contribution Your thoughts \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Activity 5. **Survey** Visit a local plaza and you'll find a statue/bust of Jose Rizal. Conduct a short survey by interviewing people specially those who are sitting near the statue or bust about Jose Rizal. Look for five (5) interviewees. Prepare at least five (5) short questions **[exploring on the effectiveness or success of RA 1425 or Rizal Law.]** Capture the interview in a video with a substantial conclusion at the end. Please see rubric for grading. **CRITERIA** **POINTS** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ **Content** (Interviewed at least 5 people using 5 meaningful interview questions in a local plaza) *25* **Organization** (Presentation of interview is logical with substantial conclusion) *15* **Technical Aspect** (Presentation has high quality photos and audio) *10* **Total** ***50*** **References:**