2. R.A. 1425 – Rizal Law
Jose P. Laurel – Father of Rizal
Law
Senate Bill 448 hopes to give
people knowledge about the
oppression suffered by the
Filipinos during the Spanish era.
- for Filipinos to understand
themselves and their country
better and realize the greatness
of Rizal.
3. Sen. Decoroso Rosales
Sen. Mariano Cuenco
Francisco “Soc” Rodrigo
argued that it will be a
violation of religious
freedom
4. Jesus Paredes (radio commentator)- made
a remark that “Noli Me Tangere” is an
attack to the clergy.
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Sponsors of the bill contended that the bill
was still in accordance with one’s
Constitutional rights. (Religious freedom)
5. Congressman Joaquin Roces- asserted
that compulsion should be applied since
this was also employed by the Spanish
colonizers to suppress the development of
the Philippines as a nation.
After series of deliberation, the word
“compulsory” was removed to read,
“inclusion in the the curricula of all public
and private schools, colleges, and
universities, the course on the life, works,
and writings of Dr. Jose Rizal…”
6. R.A. 1425 is an act to
include in the Curricula
of all public and private
schools, colleges &
universities courses on
the life, works and
writings of Dr. Jose Rizal
7. There is a need to give
utmost importance to
the ideals of freedom,
nationalism & patriotism
through an
understanding of the
works & life of Rizal
8. Promulgation of Rizal Law after
60 years
School-
the most powerful agent of cultural
transmission, it is in best position to
carry this law out
June 12, 1956-
RA 1425 became a law
9. WHAT THE LAW IMPOSES
Inclusion in the curricula
studies on the life &
works of Rizal
Reading of the
unexpurgated versions
of Noli Me Tangere & El
Filibusterismo
10. Schools should have
adequate copies of Rizal’s
works
The law authorizes the
translation of Noli & Fili
While the teaching of Rizal as
a subject is required, the
doctrine of separation of the
church & state is upheld.
11. Implementation of Rizal Law
Early years of implementation
1960- this course was either offered as
a three-unit or a one-unit course, or as a
supplementary topic
1965- integration of Rizal course with
“appropriate” courses other than Spanish
1969- offered as a three-unit course
and as a pre-requisite to graduation by
Sec. Carlos P. Romulo
12. 1984- Minister Education Jaime C. Laya
ordered the integration of Rizal course
with Philippine History through which
Rizal’s literary works became part of
language and literature courses in
Filipino, Spanish, and English.
13. Presidential Memo/Order 247 and CHED
Issuances
Along the Centennial celebration of the Philippine
Revolution, Jose Rizal’s Martyrdom, and
Philippine Independence, Pres. Fidel V. Ramos
issued 1995 Memorandum/ Order which
mandates the immediate and full
implementation of the Rizal Law with sanctions
against schools for non-compliance.
1996- Commission on Higher Education
(CHED) issued CHED Order No.6 reiterating Rizal
course as a mandated course and be offered as
a three-unit subject.
Sept 25, 1996- CMO No. 59, making it as a
required course
