Rizal Law Flashcards
” 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”
Republic Act No.1425
He was a maverick in the Senate
He was a strong advocate of nationalism
Sen. Claro M. Recto
The bill was considered
“an attack on the Church”
Rizal’s novels had messages
“not appropriate” for the present time
It was said to have contained 120 “anti-Catholic” statements compared to 25 “patriotic” statements
The Noli Me Tangere
works written by Rizal and works written by others about Rizal would be included , 2 novels would be no longer compulsory
Senator Laurel
Exemption to those students who feel that reading Rizal’s novels would negatively affect his/her faith
Senator Lim
exemption only from reading the 2 novels, not from taking the Rizal course
Senator Primicias
Republic Act 1425 was ratified on
june 12, 1956
Obliges all tertiary schools to include in their curriculum a
course on Rizal’s life, works, and writings
Republic Act 1425
- make Filipinos commit themselves again to nationalist concerns
- honor our heroes
- appreciate their contributions and sacrifices in building a nation and national identity
Republic Act 1425
Orders under Fidel V. Ramos
Memorandum Order No. 247 ( 1994 ) CHED Memorandum No. 3 ( 1995 )
celebration of Rizal day
Republic Act 229
full name of jose rizal
José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda
Was first called Senate Bill 438 also known as Rizal Bill introduced by Sen. Claro M. Recto
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1425
