As mandated in R.A 1425, the life works and writings of Dr. Jose P.

Rizal
as the Philippine National Hero must be included in the curricula in public-
private schools, colleges and universities as a separate course or study. The
course includes the early times of Rizal, his birth, his family, early studies, his
triumphs as an Atenean and his frustrations at the University of Santo Tomas
to his propaganda movement through letters and novels that waken up the
minds, heart and soul of the Filipinos and other national heroes to push through
and fought for liberation and independence. It also includes his travel to the
different parts of Europe, Asia, America, and the women of his life to his exile
and execution in Bagumbayan. It also includes his nationalism, religious and
educational view.

The study gives us a clear understanding of how a hero was born, the factors
and circumstances during his times that made Rizal as the Philippine National
Hero up to the present.

This is a course that designed to familiarize the students with the role of Rizal
and other National Heroes in the development of nationalism and national
independence movement. It embraces the youth's role in nation building. It shall
also include the important episodes in Rizal's Life with emphasis on his literary
works: Novels, Poems, Essays and Letters. It presents a new perspective on
Rizal's true worth as a conscientious builder of the Filipino nation with a clear
view of its aspirations and as a champion of the rights of the Filipinos. It
presents a new dimension to Rizal's role as a citizen of the world in espousing
and defending human rights ad fundamental freedom. This course will help
students to understand and appreciate the contributions of Dr. Jose Protacio
Rizal and other heroes and heroines to our national heritage, the influences of
their thoughts on our basic life and destiny of the Philippine Republic, and the
universality of their principles.

GE-LWR: The Life and Works of Jose Rizal is designed to orient the students
about the life, works and writings of Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal, the national hero
and martyr, as they relate to the socio political situation of the Phil. during the
time and its implication to our present time. It traces the heroes life ideals,
concept of education, good government and nationalism as embodied in his
writings particularly the Noli Me Tangere /El Filibusterismo.

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 As mandated by Republic Act No. 1425,this course covers the life and works
of the country’s national hero,Jose Rizal. Among the topics covered are Rizal’s
biography and his writings, particularly the novels Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo, some of his essay, and various correspondences.

After completing this module, you will be able to create a reaction paper
on the opposing groups of the issues of the Rizal Law (RA 1425)

By the end of module, the student will submit a reaction paper of Rizal
Law (Republic Act 1425)

Note: Format should be follow;

1. Font Text- Arial

2. Font Size- 12
3. Maximum of 1000 words

Direction. Answer the following, questions in your own words or ideas. The
rubric below will serve as the general guide for scoring the answers. In
accordance to academic freedom, the teacher reserves the right to change the
scoring as he/she pleases. (100 words)

1. Why is it important to study the life of our heroes?

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2. Discuss your ideas/opinions of Rizal’s works and the reason for being
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3. What urged the protagonists of the Rizal Bill to file such motion?
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4. Are the issues on the R.A. 1425 still pertinent on the present conditions
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5. Heroes are not born, they are made.

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6. Given our present-day conditions, R.A 1425 helps remind Filipinos to re-
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7. Why it is important to know the conditions during the conditions during

the time of Rizal?

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8. How would you describe the general conditions of the Philippines during
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9. Compare and Contrast the government of the Philippines during the

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Law-commonly refers to a system of rules created and enforced through social

or governmental institutions to regulate behavior,[2] with its precise definition a
matter of longstanding debate.
Ched- is a government agency attached to the Office of the President of the
Philippines for administrative purposes. It covers both public and private higher
education institutions as well as degree-granting programs in all post-
secondary educational institutions in the country.
Noli Me Tangere- "Touch me not", is an 1887 novel by José Rizal during
the colonization of the Philippines by Spain to describe perceived inequities of
the Spanish Catholic friars and the ruling government.

El Filibusterismo-is the second novel written by Philippine national hero José

Rizal. It is the sequel to Noli Me Tángere and, like the first book, was written
in Spanish. It was first published in 1891 in Ghent.

Direction: Read carefully the statement.

1. Given the context of the 1950’s church stands on the Rizal bill, do these
issues still relevant in the present day? Write an essay about the topic.

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Module 1
Introduction: Rizal Law

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1425

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

WHEREAS, 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;

WHEREAS, 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;

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WHEREAS, 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;

WHEREAS, 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; Now, therefore,

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.

The Board of National Education is hereby authorized and directed to adopt

forthwith measures to implement and carry out the provisions of this Section,
including the writing and printing of appropriate primers, readers and textbooks.
The Board shall, within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, promulgate
rules and regulations, including those of a disciplinary nature, to carry out and
enforce the provisions of this Act. The Board shall promulgate rules and
regulations providing for the exemption of students for reasons of religious
belief stated in a sworn written statement, from the requirement of the provision
contained in the second part of the first paragraph of this section; but not from
taking the course provided for in the first part of said paragraph. Said rules and
regulations shall take effect thirty (30) days after their publication in the Official
Gazette.

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.

The Board of National Education shall determine the adequacy of the number
of books, depending upon the enrollment of the school, college or university.

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.

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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.

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.

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

Approved: June 12, 1956

Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 52, No. 6, p. 2971 in June 1956

Directions: Read the sentences below and answer the following statement.
Choose the answer below.

1. ______________________The main proponent of the Rizal Bill who

dubbed as communist and anti-catholic by critics for proposing the Rizal
bill.
2. ______________________Rizal Law
3. ______________________The date when Rizal bill was enacted.
4. ______________________Former president who directed the secretary
of education, culture and sports and the chairman of the commission on
higher education to fully implemented the RA 1425
5. ______________________In this year, CHED memorandum no. 3 was
issued enforcing strict compliance to memorandum order no. 24

1995, Fidel V. Ramos, June 12, 1956, Republic act no. 1425, Claro M. Recto

Suggested Videos:

• Portrayed by Eddie del Mar in the 1956 film, Ang Buhay at Pag-ibig ni Dr.
Jose Rizal
• Portrayed by Albert Martinez in the 1997 film, Rizal sa Dapitan.
• Portrayed by Dominic Guinto and Cesar Montano in the 1998 biographical
film, José Rizal.
• Portrayed by Joel Torre in the 1999 mockumentary film, Bayaning 3rd
World.
• Portrayed by Nasser in the 2013 TV series, Katipunan.

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• Portrayed by Jhiz Deocareza and Alden Richards in the 2014 TV
series, Ilustrado.
• Portrayed by Jericho Rosales in the 2014 film, Bonifacio: Ang Unang
Pangulo.
• Portrayed by Tony Labrusca in the 2019 iWant original series, Ang Babae
sa Septic Tank 3: The Untold Story of Josephine Bracken
• José Rizal University
• José Rizal's Global Fellowship
• Rizal Shrine (Calamba City)
• Rizal Shrine (Manila)
• Rizal Technological University
• Makamisa
• Rizal Without the Overcoat
• José Martí, Cuban national hero also executed by the Spanish in 1895
• Bust of José Rizal, Houston, Texas

Direction. Read carefully the statement below.

1. Why Filipino students should have a school subject about Rizal?

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By the end of module, the student will submit a reaction paper of Rizal
Law (Republic Act 1425)

Summary:
Republic Act No. 1425, known as the Rizal Law, mandates all educational
institutions in the Philippines to offer courses about José Rizal. The full name
of the law is 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. The
Rizal law, in any case, was emphatically restricted by the Christian church much
appreciated to the anti-clerical subjects that were pertinent in Rizal’s books Noli
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José Rizal

Senator Claro M. Recto was the main proponent of the Rizal Bill. He
sought to sponsor the bill at Congress. However, this was met with stiff
opposition from the Catholic Church. During the 1955 Senate election, the
church charged Recto with being a communist and an anti-Catholic. After
Recto's election, the Church continued to oppose the bill mandating the reading
of Rizal's novels Noli Me Tángere and El Filibusterismo, claiming it would
violate freedom of conscience and religion.[1]
In the campaign to oppose the Rizal bill, the Catholic Church urged its
adherents to write to their congressmen and senators showing their opposition
to the bill; later, it organized symposiums. In one of these symposiums, Fr.
Jesus Cavanna argued that the novels belonged to the past and that teaching
them would misrepresent current conditions. Radio commentator Jesus
Paredes also said that Catholics had the right to refuse to read them as it would
"endanger their salvation".[1]
Groups such as Catholic Action of the Philippines, the Congregation of
the Mission, the Knights of Columbus, and the Catholic Teachers Guild
organized opposition to the bill; they were countered by Veteranos de la
Revolucion (Spirit of 1896), Alagad in Rizal, the Freemasons, and the Knights
of Rizal. The Senate Committee on Education sponsored a bill co-written by
both José P. Laurel and Recto, with the only opposition coming from Francisco
Soc Rodrigo, Mariano Jesús Cuenco, and Decoroso Rosales.[2][3]
The Archbishop of Manila, Rufino Santos, protested in a pastoral
letter that Catholic students would be affected if compulsory reading of the
unexpurgated version were pushed through.[4] Arsenio Lacson, Manila's mayor,
who supported the bill, walked out of Mass when the priest read a circular from
the archbishop denouncing the bill.[5]
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 Rizal, according to Cuenco, "attack[ed] dogmas, beliefs and practices of
the Church. The assertion that Rizal limited himself to castigating undeserving
priests and refrained from criticizing, ridiculing or putting in doubt dogmas of the
Catholic Church, is absolutely gratuitous and misleading." Cuenco touched on
Rizal's denial of the existence of purgatory, as it was not found in the Bible, and
that Moses and Jesus Christ did not mention its existence; Cuenco concluded
that a "majority of the Members of this Chamber, if not all [including] our good
friend, the gentleman from Sulu" believed in purgatory. [3] The senator from
Sulu, Domocao Alonto, attacked Filipinos who proclaimed Rizal as "their
national hero but seemed to despise what he had written", saying that
the Indonesians used Rizal's books as their Bible on their independence
movement; Pedro López, who hails from Cebu, Cuenco's province, in his
support for the bill, reasoned out that it was in their province the independence
movement started, when Lapu-Lapu fought Ferdinand Magellan.[4]
Outside the Senate, the Catholic schools threatened to close down if the
bill was passed; Recto countered that if that happened, the schools would be
nationalized. Recto did not believe the threat, stating that the schools were too
profitable to be closed.[1] The schools gave up the threat, but threatened to
"punish" legislators in favor of the law in future elections. A compromise was
suggested, to use the expurgated version; Recto, who had supported the
required reading of the unexpurgated version, declared: "The people who would
eliminate the books of Rizal from the schools would blot out from our minds the
memory of the national hero. This is not a fight against Recto but a fight against
Rizal", adding that since Rizal is dead, they are attempting to suppress his
memory.[6]
On May 12, 1956, a compromise inserted by Committee on Education
chairman Laurel that accommodated the objections of the Catholic Church was
approved unanimously. The bill specified that only college (university) students
would have the option of reading unexpurgated versions of clerically-contested
reading material, such as Noli Me Tángere and El Filibusterismo. The bill was
enacted on June 12, 1956,[4] Flag Day.

The Noli and Fili were required readings for college students.
Section 2 mandated that the students were to read the novels as they were
written in Spanish, although a provision ordered that the Board of National
Education create rules on how these should be applied.[3] The last two sections
were focused on making Rizal's works accessible to the general public: the
second section mandated the schools to have "an adequate number" of copies
in their libraries, while the third ordered the board to publish the works in
major Philippine languages.[3]
After the bill was enacted into law, there were no recorded instances of
students applying for exemption from reading the novels, and there is no known
procedure for such exemptions.[6] In 1994, President Fidel V. Ramos ordered
the Department of Education, Culture and Sports to fully implement the law as
there had been reports that it has still not been fully implemented.[7]

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The debate during the enactment of the Rizal Law has been compared to
the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (RH Law)
debate in 2011.[8] Akbayan representative Kaka Bag-ao, one of the proponents
of the RH bill, said, quoting the Catholic hierarchy, that "More than 50 years
ago, they said the Rizal Law violates the Catholic's right to conscience and
religion, interestingly, the same line of reasoning they use to oppose the RH
bill.

References:
Mutya Publishing House Inc., Balotol,Jr., Fernandez, et.al (ISBN 978-
971-821-743-6
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rizal_Law#History

The rubric in as general guide for scoring the answers. In accordance to

academic freedom, the teacher reserves the right to change the scoring.

Score Focus Content Organization Style Conventions

15 Sharp and Substantial, Sophisticated Precise, Evident
distinct specific and/ arrangement illustrativ control of
controlling point or illustrative of content e and grammar,
about the topic with evident plentiful spelling and
or subtitle variety of usage of
transitions. words sentence
used. formation
10 Apparent point Sufficient Functional Sufficient Sufficient
made with content with arrangement variety of control of
sufficient adequate with logical words grammar,
control. elaboration orders. used spelling and
usage of
sentence
formation.
5 Minimal point Superficial Minimal Minimal Minimal
given points control of variety of control of
elaborated. arrangement words grammar,
used. spelling and
spelling and
usage of
sentence
formation.

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