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RIZL111: Prelim Week 01 Intro on the Life and Works of Dr. J...

RIZL111: Prelim Week 01 Intro on the Life and Works of Dr. Jose Rizal Bachelor of Science in Nursing 4Y1 Professor: Percival M. Manuel INTRODUCTION ON THE LIFE AND WORKS OF DR. RIZAL Section 2 Rizal Law – R. A. 1425 - It shall be obligatory on all schools, colleges and Author: Claro M. Recto universities to keep in their libraries an adequate number Sponsored the bill in the senate: Jose P. Laurel of copies of the original and unexpurgated editions of the Signed: June 12, 1956 Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as well as of Rizal‟s - An act to include in the curricula of all and private schools, other works and biography. The said unexpurgated editions colleges and universities courses on the life , works and of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo or their writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his novels Nole Me translations in English as well as other writings of Rizal Tangere and El Filibusterismo, authorizing the printing and shall be included in the list of approved books for required distribution thereof and for other purposes. reading in all public or private schools, colleges and - Whereas, today, more than any other period of our history, universities. there is a need for a re-dedication to the ideals of freedom - The Board of National Education shall determine the and nationalism for which our heroes lived and died adequacy of the number of books, depending upon the - Whereas, it is meet that in honoring them, particularly the enrollment of the school, college or university. national hero and patriot, Jose Rizal, we remember with Section 3 special fondness and devotion their lives and works that - The Board of National Education shall cause the have shaped the national character translation of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as - Whereas, the life, works and writing of Jose Rizal, well as other writings of Jose Rizal into English, Tagalog and particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El the principal Philippine dialects; cause them to be printed Filibusterismo, are a constant and inspiring source of in cheap, popular editions; and cause them to be patriotism with which the minds of the youth, especially distributed, free of charge, to persons desiring to read during their formative and decisive years in school, should them, through the Purok organizations and Barrio Councils be suffused throughout the country. - Whereas, all educational institutions are under the Section 4 supervision of, and subject to regulation by the State, and - Nothing in this Act shall be construed as amendment or all schools are enjoined to develop moral character, repealing section nine hundred twenty-seven of the personal discipline, civic conscience and to teach the Administrative Code, prohibiting the discussion of religious duties of citizenship doctrines by public school teachers and other person Section 1 engaged in any public school. - Courses on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal, Section 5 particularly his novel Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, - The sum of three hundred thousand pesos is hereby shall be included in the curricula of all schools, colleges authorized to be appropriated out of any fund not and universities, public or private: Provided, that in the otherwise appropriated in the National Treasury to carry collegiate courses, the original or unexpurgated editions of out the purposes of this Act. the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo or their English Section 6 translation shall be used as basic texts. - This Act shall take effect upon its approval. - The Board of National Education is hereby authorized and directed to adopt forthwith measures to implement and The Story of the Rizal Law carry out the provisions of this Section, including the - THE FILING OF THE RIZAL BILL – In 1956, Sen. Claro M. writing and printing of appropriate primers, readers and Recto filed a measure which became the original Rizal Bill. textbooks. The Board shall, within sixty (60) days from the Under the bill it shall be obligatory for college and effectivity of this Act, promulgate rules and regulations, university students to study the life and works of Rizal. including those of a disciplinary nature, to carry out and - Senator Claro M. Recto was the main proponent of the enforce the provisions of this Act. Rizal Bill. He sought to sponsor the bill at Congress. - The Board shall promulgate rules and regulations providing However, this was met with stiff opposition from the for the exemption of students for reasons of religious belief Catholic Church. stated in a sworn written statement, from the requirement - During the 1955 Senate election, the church charged Recto of the provision contained in the second part of the first with being a communist and an anti-Catholic. After Recto's paragraph of this section; but not from taking the course election, the Church continued to oppose the bill provided for in the first part of said paragraph. Said rules mandating the reading of Rizal's novels Noli Me Tángere and regulations shall take effect thirty (30) days after their and El Filibusterismo, claiming it would violate freedom of publication in the Official Gazette. conscience and religion. J.A.K.E 1 of 2  THE LIFE, WORKS, AND WRITINGS OF RIZAL: WK1 – INTRODUCTION - On May 12, 1956, a compromise inserted by Committee on Filibusterismo are injected into the Filipino subject as part Education Chairman Jose P. Laurel that accommodated of the overall curriculum. In tertiary education, however, the objections of the Catholic Church was approved Rizal is a subject required of any course, in any college or unanimously. university in the Philippines. - The bill specified that only college (university) students 1) Because it is mandated by law would have the option of reading unexpurgated versions of The Rizal Law, enacted in 1956, seeks to accomplish clerically-contested reading material, such as Noli Me the following goals Tángere and El Filibusterismo. To rededicate the lives of youth to the ideals of - On June 12, 1956, the bill was approved by the Philippine freedom and nationalism, for which our heroes lived Legislature as Republic Act 1425; otherwise known as Rizal and died Law. Incidentally, June 12 was declared as Flag Day. To pay tribute to our national hero for devoting his life and works in shaping the Filipino character Critical Analysis of the Rizal Law To gain an inspiring source of patriotism through the Positive Effect study of Rizal‟s life, works, and writings. According to Hernando Abaya, 1984, the nationalist 2) Because of the lesson contained within the course reawakening began on the UP campus, sparked by the To recognize the importance of Rizal‟s ideals and teaching of Rizal’s life and his writings made compulsory teachings in relation to present conditions and by the Noli-Fili law, co-authored by Recto and Laurel. situations in the society. This is a statement from a person who was able to witness To encourage the application of such ideals in the condition of the country before and after the Rizal law current social and personal problems and issues. was implemented. He saw the change and the positive To develop an appreciation and deeper effect of the law to our country back then. understanding of all that Rizal fought and died for. The youth was made aware of the contributions and the To foster the development of the Filipino youth in all principled life of Jose Rizal who was an emblem of aspects of citizenship. 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. 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 Effect 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. 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. 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 J.A.K.E 2 of 2