Group 4 - The Rizal Law Outline

Course: Rizal | Life and Works of Rizal
Topic: The Rizal Law

Group Members: Baculio, Janine G.
Moreno, Jhon Minard C.
Verano, Airel
Cabuntocan, James
Section: BSBA 2B HRM
TOPIC CONTENTS
Topic Content 1- Rizal Bill

o Proposed by Claro M. Recto and Jose P. Laurel
o Mandating schools to offer a course on Rizal’s Life, works and writings
o Met intense opposition from the Catholic Church
o Catholics schools threatened because of communist and anti-Catholic
Recto and Laurel
o Archbishop of Manila, Rufino Santos, requested Recto to only require the
“expurgated” version of Rizal’s two novels (Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo)
o Recto refused and insisted the use of “unexpurgated” version of Rizal’s
novels.
o However, the priest who opposed the passage of the bill threatened the
persons behind the bill and might to be considered as “heretic.”
o In the same way the opposition threatened them by mentioning that the
schools handled by the Catholic Church might be closed if the bill will be
converted into law. Even so, Recto and Laurel countered the statement
by saying that if that were to happen, schools would be “nationalized” and
the government would convert these schools into Government-ruled
institutions
Senators who opposed the bill:
o Francisco “Soc” Rodrigo, Mariano Cuenco, Decoroso Rosales
Groups who opposed the bill:
o Catholic Action of the Philippines, Congregation of the Mission, Knights of

Columbus, and Catholic Teachers Guild
Topic Content 2- Rizal Law (R.A 1425)
o “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.”
o Fidel Ramos directed CHED and DECS to fully implement the law
through CMO No. 247 in 1994.
o CMO No. 3 was issued to enforce strictly the law in 1995.
Important points of R.A 1425
o 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;
o 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;
o 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;
o 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.
Topic Content 3- Sections from R.A 1425
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
o June 12, 1956, the bill was signed by President Ramon Magsasay
and became Republic Act 1425.
Significance of Republic Act 1425
o It provides insights on how to deal with current problems;
o It helps to understand better ourselves as Filipino;
o It teaches nationalism;
o It provides various essential life lessons; and
o It serves as a worthwhile inspiration to every Filipino

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Course: Rizal | Life and Works of Rizal

Topic: The Rizal Law

Topic Content 1- Rizal Bill

Senators who opposed the bill:

o Francisco “Soc” Rodrigo, Mariano Cuenco, Decoroso Rosales

Groups who opposed the bill:

o Catholic Action of the Philippines, Congregation of the Mission, Knights of

Topic Content 2- Rizal Law (R.A 1425)

Important points of R.A 1425

o it is meet that in honoring them, particularly the national hero and

Topic Content 3- Sections from R.A 1425

o SECTION 1. Courses on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal,

o SECTION 2. It shall be obligatory on all schools, colleges and

o SECTION 4. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as amendment

o SECTION 5. The sum of three hundred thousand pesos is hereby

o SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Significance of Republic Act 1425

o It provides insights on how to deal with current problems;

o It helps to understand better ourselves as Filipino;

o It provides various essential life lessons; and

o It serves as a worthwhile inspiration to every Filipino

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