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THE LIFE, WORKS AND WRITINGS OF RIZAL RIZAL LAW - R.A. 1425 JUNE 12, 1956 Authored by: claro m. recto co-authored by: jose p. laurel SIGNED BY: pRES. rAMON mAGSAYSAY LEARNING OUTCOMES THE LEARNERS ARE EXPECTED TO: Explain the history of the Rizal Law and its important provisio...

THE LIFE, WORKS AND WRITINGS OF RIZAL RIZAL LAW - R.A. 1425 JUNE 12, 1956 Authored by: claro m. recto co-authored by: jose p. laurel SIGNED BY: pRES. rAMON mAGSAYSAY LEARNING OUTCOMES THE LEARNERS ARE EXPECTED TO: Explain the history of the Rizal Law and its important provisions Critically assess the effectiveness of the Rizal Course HISTORY TIME! THE STORY OF RIZAL LAW  THE FILING OF THE RIZAL BILL In 1956, Sen. Claro M. Recto filed a measure which became the original Rizal Bill. Under the bill it shall be obligatory for college and university students to study the life and works of Rizal. Senator Claro M. Recto was the main proponent of the Rizal Bill. He sought to sponsor the bill at Congress. However, this was met with stiff opposition from the Catholic Church. CLARO M. RECTO  During the 1955 Senate election, the church charged Recto with being a communist and an anti-Catholic. After Recto's election, the Church continued to oppose the bill mandating the reading of Rizal's novels Noli Me Tángere and El Filibusterismo, claiming it would violate freedom of conscience and religion.  On May 12, 1956, a compromise inserted by Committee on Education Chairman Jose P. Laurel that accommodated the objections of the Catholic Church was approved JOSE P. LAUREL unanimously.  The bill specified that only college (university) students would have the option of reading unexpurgated versions of clerically-contested reading material, such as Noli Me Tángere and El Filibusterismo. On June 12, 1956, the bill was approved by the Philippine Legislature as Republic Act 1425; otherwise known as Rizal Law. Incidentally, June 12 was declared as Flag Day.  AN ACT TO INCLUDE IN THE CURRICULA OF ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES COURSES ON THE LIFE, republic WORKS AND WRITINGS OF JOSE act no. RIZAL, PARTICULARLY HIS NOVELS NOLI ME TANGERE AND EL 1425 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,  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, SECTION 1 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.  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 SECTION 2 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.  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 SECTION 3 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.  Nothing in this Act shall be construed as amendment or repealing section nine hundred twenty-seven of the SECTION 4 Administrative Code, prohibiting the discussion of religious doctrines by public school teachers and other person engaged in any public school.  The sum of three hundred thousand pesos is hereby authorized to be appropriated SECTION 5 out of any fund not otherwise appropriated in the National Treasury to carry out the purposes of this Act.  This Act shall take SECTION 6 effect upon its approval. Approved: June 12, 1956 Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 52, No. 6, p. 2971 in June 1956. critical analysis of the rizal law THE EFFECTS OF THE RIZAL LAW  POSITIVE EFFECTS: According to Hernando Abaya, 1984, the nationalist reawakening began on the UP campus, sparked by the teaching of Rizal’s life and his writings made compulsory by the Noli-Fili law, co-authored by Recto and Laurel. This is a statement from a person who was able to witness the condition of the country before and after the Rizal law was implemented. He saw the change and the positive effect of the law to our country back then.  POSITIVE EFFECTS: The youth was made aware of the contributions and the principled life of Jose Rizal who was an emblem of substantial nationalism and unconditional love for the country. He embodies brilliance coupled with humility and prestige that goes along with service. This Republic Act has pushed for Rizal to be a role model for the youth of this country.  POSITIVE EFFECTS: Through this republic act the essence of freedom and independence was emphasized to the youth. Also, it has been implied through this act that national identity is a very important legacy that our heroes have achieved through sacrificing their own lives. They have passed it on to us, and it is our role to nurture and protect it.  NEGATIVE EFFECTS: The R. A. 1425 just caused havoc within educational institutions. Take the case of UP a couple of years after this law’s implementation. The UP Student Catholic Action and numerous publications and students were pushed to go against their President, Dr. Singco because they feel that the University is starting to become godless. It has just caused a mass confusion between faith and nationalism.  NEGATIVE EFFECTS: The faith of the people is being compromised. This law is endangering the Christian growth of the students who are still in their formative years. This can drive the youth to question the credibility of the church and its teachings and traditions.  NEGATIVE EFFECTS: According to a survey that we have conducted in our university, the Rizal course is not actually significant for the students. It has just been a laborious subject that adds unnecessary work load to students, and it sometimes drives the students to lose focus on their majors. why study rizal? It is of great importance that students understand the rationale behind having to take up a Rizal course in college. For high school students, the Noli Me Tangere and the El Filibusterismo are injected into the Filipino subject as part of the overall curriculum.In tertiary education, however, Rizal is a subject required of any course, in any college or university in the Philippines.  The Rizal Law, enacted in 1956, seeks to accomplish the following goals: To rededicate the lives of youth to the ideals of freedom and nationalism, for 1.BECAUSE IT which our heroes lived and died To pay tribute to our national hero for IS MANDATED devoting his life and works in shaping BY LAW the Filipino character To gain an inspiring source of patriotism through the study of Rizal’s life, works, and writings.  To recognize the importance of Rizal’s ideals and teachings in relation to 2.BECAUSE OF present conditions and situations in the society. THE LESSONS To encourage the application of such CONTAINED ideals in current social and personal problems and issues. WITHIN THE To develop an appreciation and deeper understanding of all that Rizal fought COURSE and died for. To foster the development of the Filipino youth in all aspects of citizenship.  TO BE CONTINUED.... NEXT TOPIC: THE PHILIPPINES IN THE 19TH CENTURY AS RIZAL’S CONTEXT