Enacted Laws in the Philippines to Commemorate Jose Rizal Flashcards
Why study the Life and Works of Dr. Jose Rizal?
- Because it is mandated by the law
- Becauase of the lessons contained within the course itself.
Enacted Laws
- Philippine Commission Act 137
- Philippine Commission Act 243
- Philippine Commission Act 345
- Republic Act No. 229
- Executive Order No. 52
- Republic Act No. 1425
- Executive Order No. 429
- Executive Order No. 14
Date:
Dec. 20, 1898
Dec. 30 as “National Day of Mourning”
Dec. 30 as “National Day of Mourning”
Dec. 20, 1898
Date: Phil. Commission Act 137
June 11, 1901
Description: Phil. Commission Act 137
Rename of Morong District to Rizal Province
Date: Phil. Commission Act 243
Sept. 28, 1901
Description: Phil. Commission Act 243
Erection of the Rizal Statue in Luneta
Date: Phil. Commission Act 345
Feb. 1, 1902
Descrtiption: Phil. Commission Act 345
Dec. 30 as “Rizal Day”
Date: Republic Act No. 229
June 9, 1948
Description: Republic Act No. 229
Prohibits cockfighting, horse racing and jai-alai every Dec. 30
Date: Executive Order No. 52
Aug. 10, 1954
Description: Executive Order No. 52
Construction of a National Cultural Shrine and other memorials dedicated to Rizal
Date: Republic Act No. 1425
June 12, 1956
Description: Republic Act No. 1425
Rizal Law
Date: Executive Order No. 429
June 2, 1961
Description: Executive Order No. 429
Rizal Pro Patria Award to those who have rendered outstanding work for the benefit of the community
Date: Executive Order No. 14
July 1, 1962
Description: Executive Order No. 14
JRNCC became Rizal Presidential Committee to undertake the construction of National Cultural Shrine and other memorials to be dedicated to Jose Rizal
Who did some Filipinos believe made Rizal and national hero
Civil Governor William Howard Taft
When did the National Heroes Committee happen
March 28, 1993
Who made Rizal our foremost and national hero, and why?
- No single person or groups of persons
- Rizal himself, his own people, and the foregners all together contributed to make him the greatest hero and martyr of his people
What is the longer version of the Rizal Law
“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 Filibustirismo, Authorizing the Printing and Distribution Thereof, and for Other Purposes”
What is the house bill no. and senate bill no. of the RA 1425
House Bill No. 5561
Senate Bill No. 438
author of RA 1425
Sen. Claro M. Recto
sponsor, chairman of the Education Committee
Sen. Jose P. Laurel
Example of Anti Rizal Law
- Holy Name Society of the Philippines
- Catholic Action of the Philippines
- Legion of Mary
- Daughters of Isabela
- Congregation of the Mission
- Knights of Columbus
- Catholic Teachers Guild
- Some Senators and Congressmen
Example of Pro Rizal Law
- Veteranos de la Revolucion (Spirit of 1896)
- Alagad ni Rizal
- Freemasons
- Knights of Rizal
- Senate Committee of Education
reasons why there are anti Rizal law
- catholic dogmas are humiliated
- against freedom of conscience and religion
- among 333 pages of Noli, only 25 passages are nationalistic while 120 pages are anti-Catholic
- 170 passages in Noli Me Tangere and 50 in El Filibusterismo are against Catholic Faith
- Rizal admitted that he also attack the Catholic Faith itself
reasons why there are is Rizal law
- to keep the memory of the national hero alive in every Filipino’s mid
- to emanate Rizal as he peacefully fought for freedom and not to go against religion
amended that other works written by Rizal and words written by others about him would be included and reading of the unezpurgated revisioni would no onger be compulsory at elementary and secondary levels but would be strictly observed at college level
Sen. Laurel
amended that there is exemption to those students who feel taht reading Rizal’s novels would negatively affect his or her faith
Sen. Lim
promulgates the rules and regulation in getting an exemption only from reading the two novels through written statement or affidavit and not from taking the Rizal course
Sen. Primicias
when was the bill for Rizal law passed
May 17, 1956
when was the Rizal law approved or signed
June 12, 1956
who signed the approval of the Rizal law
Pres. Ramon Magsaysay
Goals of the Rizal Law
- rededicate lives of youth to the ideals of freedom and nationalism, for which our heroes lived and died
- pay tribute to our hero for devoting his life and works in shaping the Filipino character
- gain an inspiring source of patriotism through the study of Rizal’s life, works and writings
section 1 of RA 1425
- include the life, works, and writing of Jose Rizal in the curricula of SUCs
- use the uncensored editions as basic texts
who authorized to implement and carry out the provisions
Board of National Education
section 2 of RA 1425
school libraries should have sufficient copies
section 3 of RA 1425
Board of National Education must handle the translation of Rizal’s works
section 4 of RA 1425
Shall not alter section 927 of the Administrative Code in prohibiting any person engaged in any public schools to discuss religious doctrines
section 5 of RA 1425
authorized amount of 300,000 is enough to pursue and implement the purpose of this act acc. to the National Treasury
section 6 of RA 1425
this act must be implemented right after its approval
An act to convert the ORden de Caballeros de Rizal into a public corporation to be known in english as Knights of Rizal and in Spanish as Orden de Cabelleros de Rizal and to define its purposes and powers
Republic Act 646 s.1951
when was Republic Act 646 s.1951approved
June 14, 1951
a civic, patriotic, cultural, non-sectarian, non-partisan, and non-racial organization founded for the purpose of studying the teachings of Dr. Jose Rizal and promoting them all over the world, among all classes of people, in order for them to emulate his example
Knights of Rizal
lessons contained within the course
- recognize the importance of Rizal’s ideals and teachings in relation to present conditions and situations in the society
- encourage the application of such ideals in current social and personal problems and issues
- develop an appreciation and deeper understanding of all that Rizal fought and died for
- foster the development of Filipino youth in all aspects of citizenship
- subjest is a rich source of entertaining narratives
Commemorations for Rizal
- streets were named after his pen names or have references to the novels, comrades, or places related to him
- floral offerings and civic parades on June 19 and December 30 (re-enactment of execution )
- half-mast display of flags in all public institutions
- erections of Rizal monuments in public places
