Introduction to republic act 1425

Life and works of rizal

Claro M. Recto

born: February 8 1890 ; died: October 2 1960

• the author or main proponent of the law

• A filipino statesman, jurist, poet and one of the foremost statesmen of his generation

• He is remembered for his nationalism for “the impact of his patriotic convictions on modern political thought”

1916-legal adviser to the first Philippine Senate

1919, elected representative of the second district of Batangas

1925-minority floor leader

member of the Independence Mission to US

1934-Recto presided over the assembly that drafted the Philippine Constitution

1942-1943 Commissioner of Education

1943-1944 Minister of Foreign Affairs and

1960 Cultural Envoy with the rank of Ambassador on a cultural mission to Europe and Latin America abogado

milagroso (lawyer of miracles)

poet, playwright, essayist

Jose P. Laurel

the sponsor the said 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 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;

- Whereas, the life, works and writings 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,

- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled

Section 1

This section mandates the students to read the two greatest novels of Rizal. These two shall be included in the curricula of all schools, colleges and universities, public or private.

Section 2

This section mandates the schools to have "an adequate number" of copies in their libraries.

Section 3

This section orders the Board of National Education to publish the works in English, Tagalog, and other major Philippine languages.

Section 4

It prohibits the discussion of religious doctrines by persons engaged in any public school

Section 5

A sum of 300 thousand pesos is appropriated to carry out the purposes of the law.

Section 6

It shall take effect upon its approval.

Rizal Law

Mandates the teaching of the LIFE WORKS AND WRITING of Rizal in ALL SCHOOL in the country

Objective of the R.A 1425

• To rededicate the lives of youth to the ideals of freedom and nationalism, for which our heroes lived and died

• To pay tribute to our national hero for devoting his life and works in shaping the Filipino character

• To gain an inspiring source of patriotism thru the study of Rizal's life, work and writing

Constantino (1969)

claims that Rizal was an American sponsored hero because of the Taft Commission of 1901

Act No. 137

organized a politico-military district and named it as the province of Rizal.

Act No. 243

authorized a public subscription for the erection of a monument in honor of Rizal at Luneta

Act No. 345

sets aside the anniversary of Rizal's death as a day of observance.

Guerrero (1998)

1. Since the Filipinos love peace, they have chosen to magnify a man of peace above the men of war

2. Because Filipinos are lovers of freedom and justice, they have given their worship to a man who gave up all comforts and pleasures of peace for their sakes

3. Filipinos prize virtue more than victory, and sacrifice above success.

Fisher (1962)

• Rizal is pioneer Exponent of Liberal Democracy in Asia

Rizal, spoken out with firmness and courage ideas on liberal democracy:

- worth and dignity of individual

- Inviolability of human rights

- Innate equality of all men and races

- Constitutional government

- Due process of law

- Popular sovereignty

- Faith in human reason and enlightenment

- Public education

- Social progress through freedom