Rizal Law Flashcards

Flashcards about the Rizal Law and related topics based on lecture notes.

Rizal Law

Law requiring educational institutions in the Philippines to offer a course on Jose Rizal's life, works (Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo), and writings.

Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo

Novels alleged to be attacking the Catholic Church.

American Influence

Recommended Rizal as the national hero due to his peaceful approach to achieving liberty, aligning with American goals.

Jose Rizal

Filipino patriot executed by firing squad on December 30, 1896.

May 10, 1897

Death of Bonifacio due to political rivalry with Emilio Aguinaldo.

La Solidaridad

Organ of the Propaganda Movement. Founded in Barcelona, Spain in 1889 by Filipino expatriates, it aimed to raise awareness of the needs of the Philippines and push for closer ties between the colony and Spain.

Rizal's view of Filipinos

Viewed Filipinos as part of a larger Malay nation, recognizing a shared cultural and historical heritage.

The First Filipino

Typically refers to José Rizal, a Filipino nationalist, writer, and ophthalmologist.

Antonio Morga

Annotated from his book "Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas" that Rizal is a great historian.

Republic Act No. 1425

Senate Bill 438, mandates the inclusion of Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings in the curricula of all public and private schools, colleges, and universities in the Philippines.

Senator Claro M. Recto

Authored the Senate Bill No. 438 (Rizal Bill).

Importance of 1935 Constitution

served as the foundational legal framework for the Commonwealth period and paved the way for Philippine independence.

José Paciano Laurel y García

Played a significant role in the passage of the Rizal Law (Republic Act No. 1425). As chairman of the Senate Committee on Education, he sponsored a bill making the reading of Jose Rizal's novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, mandatory in universities and colleges.

Rizal Law (Republic Act No. 1425)

Approved on June 12, 1956, and signed by Ramon Magsaysay, mandating the inclusion of courses on the life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal in the curricula of all public and private schools, colleges, and universities in the Philippines.

Objective of Rizal Law

Recognizes the relevance of Rizal’s ideals, thoughts, teachings, and life values to the present condition of our country and community.