Topics from the course Life and works of Dr. Jose Rizal

1. The Study of Dr. Jose P. Rizal
Course and RA 1425
Explain the history of Rizal Law and its important provision.
Gain insights about Dr. Jose P. Rizal course and its important provisions by reading the RA 1425 or Rizal
Law.
Evaluate the heroism and martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal.

2. Republic Act 1425
Also known as RIZAL LAW
This law mandated to integrate the study of Rizal’s life,
works and writings in the curriculum of the tertiary
level.
Approved on June 12, 1956
Took effect August 16, 1956

3. SPONSORS OF RA 1425
JOSE P. LAUREL CLARO M. RECTO JOSE B. LAUREL JR.

4. SPONSORS OF RA 1425
JACOBO GONZALES LORENZO TAÑADA

5. WHAT IS THE MANDATE OF RA 1425?
It mandates that the course on the life of Dr. Jose P. Rizal be
included in the curricula in all schools, colleges and
universities especially in the tertiary and graduate levels
both in public and private school.
It should consist of the study of Rizal’s life, works and
virtues most notably the two great novels Noli Me Tangere
and El Filibusterismo.

6. The Father of Rizal Law: CLARO M. RECTO
PROFILE OF CLARO M. RECTO
Born February 8, 1890, Tiaong Tayabas, Quezon Province
Died October 2, 1960, Rome Italy (aged 70)
Parents Claro Recto Sr. (Rosario Batangas)
Micaela Mayo (Lipa Batangas)
Spouse/s Angeles Silos, Aurora Reyes
Children Rafael Recto, Claro Recto, Nena Recto, Jose Maria Recto,
Chona Recto

7. The Father of Rizal Law: CLARO M. RECTO
Books/Articles Vintage Recto: Memorable speeches and writings
Two-volume book on civil procedures for Law students
Bajo los Cocoteros (Under the coconut tree, 1911)
La Ruta de Damascus (The route to Damascus, 1917)
Solo entre las Sombras (Alone among the Shadows, 1917)
Monroismo Asiatico (Asiatic Monroism, 1929)
Education 1900-1901, studied Latin, Instituto de Rizal, Lipa Batangas
Colegio del Sagrado Corazon of Don Sebastian Virrey
1909, Ateneo de Manila, Bachelor of Arts degree, Maxima Cum Laude
Master of Laws, University of Santo Tomas (UST), Valedictorian
1969, Doctor of Laws, Central Philippine University (CPU)
Position Held Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the Phils., 1945-46
Senate Majority Leader, 1934-35
Senator, Senate of the Phils., 1931-34
Member, House of Representatives, 1919-1928

8. CLARO M. RECTO
 A Filipino politician
 A jurist
 A poet
 One of the great statemen of his time
 He is remembered for his nationalism for the impact of his patriotic convictions on
modern political thought.
 He became a legal adviser to the first Philippine Senate in 1916
 He was elected as representative from the second district of Batangas
 He served as a Minority Floor Leader for several years until 1925

9. CLARO M. RECTO
He won praises from friends and challengers because of his thoughts
about parliamentary procedures
He traveled to the US as a member of the Independence Mission
Was admitted to American Bar in 1924
He founded the Partido Democrata
In 1928, he resigned from politics and dedicated himself to teaching
of law.
In 1931, he resigned from teaching job and re-entered politics he ran
and won a senate seat and elected as majority floor leader in 1934.

10. CLARO M. RECTO
He was known as abogado milagroso (lawyer of miracles or
miraculous lawyer)
He was appointed Associate Justice by US President Franklin
Roosevelt in 1935
As a jurist, be debated against the attorney general of US President
Dwight Eisenhower named Herbert Brownell Jr.
He presided the assembly and drafted the 1935 Philippine
Constitution in accordance with the provisions of the Tydings
McDuffie Act and a preliminary step to independence and self
governance after 10 years transitional period.

11. CLARO M. RECTO
When he was a student at the University of Santo Tomas he joined
the editorial staff of El Ideal and later became a columnist for the
newspaper La Vanguardia.
His daily debut is titled Primeras Cuartillas under the pen name
Aristeo Hilario.
At the age of 21 he printed his first volume of his poems titled Bajo
Los Cocoteros. His poems impressed were Celia Sampaguita, Arte
el Martyr, Noches de Manila and Alfonso III.
He believes has led to three things that have made him a successful
lawyer: first, his writing ability(literary ability); second, intelligence;
and third, his hard work and patience.

12. CLARO M. RECTO
Sadly, he unexpectedly took his life abroad, in Rome, Italy on 2
October 1960 at the age of 69.
He had a heart attack. His unexpected death shocked the
entire Philippines.
His remains were brought home to the Philippines and were
buried in Cementerio del Norte, Manila.
In appreciation of Claro M. Recto, the Claro M. Recto Memorial
Foundation, the Recto Library and Museum, was established.
The former Azcarraga was named Avenida Claro M. Recto.

14. QUIZ 1
IDENTIFICATION.

15. Republic Act No. 1425 (RIZAL LAW)
Republic Act No. 1425
House Bill No. 5561
Senate Bill No. 438
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

16. SECTION 1
Course on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal,
particularly his novels 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 translations shall be used
as basic texts.

17. 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 Rizal’s other works and
biography.
The board of National Education shall determine the
adequacy of the number of books, depending upon the
enrollment of the school, college or university.

18. SECTION 3
The Board of National Education shall cause the translation of
the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as well as other
writings 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
the barrio councils throughout the country.

19. SECTION 4
Nothing in this Act shall be construed as
amending or repealing section nine hundred
twenty-seven of the Administrative Code,
prohibiting the discussion of religious doctrines
by public school teachers and other persons
engaged in any public school.

20. 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.

21. SECTION 6
This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
APPROVED
JUNE 12, 1956

22. Aims and Purposes of Inclusion of Rizal
Course
1) The aims and desires to re-establish that the Filipinos themselves be imbued with
the principles of freedom and a sense of nationalism. The rationale of which is to
perpetuate the memories of our hero’s death and sacrifices.
2) The law aims to honor the heroes particularly Dr. Jose P. Rizal and to remind us of
his sacrifices and his two novels that paved the way to the nationalism and
patriotism of the entire country.
3) The law aims to cultivate and inculcate among the students in all schools the
character development, self-discipline, civic consciousness and to teach the
duties of citizenship which became the primary reasons for the enactment of the
law for reforms and change.

23. Activity 1 of 3
ESSAY. Answer the following questions comprehensively. ½ sheet of paper
Q1. Give your insight about the essence of Rizal Law. 10 points
Q2. Why is there a need to study the life of Dr. Jose P. Rizal? 10 points
Q3. Give the reasons why Claro M. Recto pushed the mandates of
integrating Rizal subject in our curriculum. 10 points

24. The 19th Century
The 19th century is a n annus horribilis century particularly in Asia, Europe
and America.
It was a rigid pour of events that emanated beyond one’s control like sea
tides that ruthlessly inflicted the human lives and fortunes of mankind.
On April 12 , 1861 –
Titanic chaos exploded which resulted into American Civil War (1861-1865)
that raged indignantly in the United States over the issue of Negro slavery
compelling Pres. Abraham Lincoln to proclaim the Emancipation of Negro
slaves in September 22, 1862

25. The 19th Century
Rizal’s time was deemed to be the height of the
maladministration of Spain and its decay that obscured
the Philippine skies.
The Filipino people suffered intensely beneath the
bondage of Spanish misrule for they were ill-fated
victims of the evils, injustice, prejudices and sudden
collapse of colonial power.

26. Baneful features of Spanish Rule
1.Instability of colonial administration
2.Corrupt Spanish officials
3.No Philippine Representation to the Spanish Courts
4.Human Rights Denied to the Filipinos
5.No Equality before the Law

27. Baneful features of Spanish Rule
6.Maladministration of Justice
7.Racial Discrimination
8.Frailocracy and Secularization of Filipino Priests
9.Forced Labor and Excessive Taxes
10.Haciendas owned by friars and Spanish Officials
11.The Abuses of the Guardia Civil, Church Officials and
Political Leaders.

28. DR. JOSE P. RIZAL as the greatest National
Hero
HERO – is a person admired for achievements and
noble qualities and a prominent or central personage
taking an admirable action
HERO – a person of distinguished valor o enterprise in
danger and an individual honored after death by public
worship because of laudable and exceptional service to
mankind.

29. The difference between hero and martyr
HERO – is a real person of great bravery who carries
extraordinary deeds
MARTYR – one who willingly accepts being put to
death for adhering openly to one’s religious beliefs;
notably saints canonized after martyrdom.

30. What is the full name of Dr. Jose P. Rizal?
DR. JOSE PROTACIO RIZAL MERCADO ALONSO Y REALONDA
 He was a man of many talents, a pacifist and a civilian
His two novels provided the ember that awakened Filipino
nationalism and paved the way for the Philippine Revolution in
1896.
He proved that “Pen is mightier that the Sword” to redeem the
people from their political slavery.

31.  Civil Governor William Howard Taft – chairman of the Philippine Commission
 Messrs. Pardo de Tavera, Legarda, Gregorio Araneta, Cayetano Arellano – they
were addresses for the choosing of the Philippine national hero
 Nominated to be the National Hero
 Marcel H. del Pilar
 Gen. Antonio Luna
 Gregorio Lopez Jaena
 Emilio Jacinto
 Jose Rizal

32. CRITERIA IN CHOOSING THE NATIONAL
HERO by Philippine Commission
1)The person must be a Filipino
2)The person is a peace-loving and pacifist.
3)The person must have a great sense of
patriotism.
4)The person must have die for the country as a
martyr.

33. REASONS WHY RIZAL WAS CHOSEN AND
DECLARED AS THE PHILIPPINE’S NATIONAL HERO
1)He was the first Filipino to unite and awaken the Filipino people
to peacefully rise for independence.
2)He is a model for being a peacemaker by his complete self-
denial, his complete abandonment of his personal interest and
to think only of his country and people.
3)He was a towering figure in the propaganda campaign from
1882-1896.
4)He was a martyr at Bagumbayan where he willingly died for his
country.

34. OTHER COUNTRIES CHOOSE THEIR
NATIONAL HERO
The heroes of the occidental nations are warriors and
generals who served their cause with the sword distilling
blood and tears.
The hero of the Filipinos served his cause with the pen.
Other countries chose their heroes who were soldier-
generals, who fought for the country’s liberty and
independence in the battlefield with their mighty “sword”.

35. OTHER COUNTRIES NATIONAL HERO
1.George Washington – USA
2.Joan of Arc – France
3.Simon Bolivar – Venezuela
4.Jose de San Martin – Argentina
5.Jimmo Tenno - Japan

36. What other great men said about the pen and
the sword?
Napoleon I – also known as napoleon Bonaparte, a great conqueror,
ruler and French military during the French Revolution. He said that:
“”There are only two powers in the world, the sword and pen, and in
the end former is always conquered by the latter. ”
Sir Thomas Browne – an English polymath and author from London
England. He said that, “Scholars are men of peace; they bear no
arms, but their tongues are sharper than the sword. Their pen carry
further and give a louder report than thunder. I rather stand in the
shock of a basilisk than in the fury of a merciless pen. ”

37. HONORS ACCORDED TO RIZAL AS THE
NATIONAL HERO
1) The day of his birth and the day of his execution are fittingly
commemorated by all classes of people throughout the country and
other Filipinos abroad.
2) No other Filipino hero can surpass Rizal in the number of
monuments erected in his honor, in towns, barrios, or schools.
3) His name is a by-word in every home and his picture is printed and
used in postage stamps.
4) The paper money/coins with his image have the widest circulation
that the poorest of the poor can take hold.

38. HONORS ACCORDED TO RIZAL AS THE
NATIONAL HERO
5)Streets, boulevards, educational institutions and
persons were named “Rizal”.
6)His noble thoughts and teachings had been frequently
invoked and quoted by speakers.
7)The union of Manila and Morong to be a province was
named after the illustrious Filipino hero thus the Rizal
province was established.

39. ACTIVITY 2 OF 3
TRUE OR FALSE. Write TRUE if the
statement is correct and FALSE if
otherwise. 10 points

40. Activity 3 of 3
K (know), F (feel), D (do) PROFILE. Accomplish the task below by writing your ideas inside the KFD
Profile about Dr. Jose P. Rizal
1. WHAT I KNOW?
2. WHAT I FEEL?
3. WHAT I CAN DO TO LEARN?

41. For your assignement
MY MODERN DAY HERO
Accomplish the task : Choose a name of a modern remarkable hero of your choice; Paste his/her
picture; and Create an essay on how his/her qualities could influence and be imitated by the Filipino
nation/mankind.

42. MY MODERN DAY HERO
(NAME)
PICTURE