Welcome to
LIFE and WORKS of
DR. JOSE P. RIZAL
Prepared by:
JIMMYBHOY T. GALLIGUEZ., MPA
CLASS RULES:
1. GRADING SYSTEM
-MODULE ACTIVITIES
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-QUIZ
20%
-CLASS PARTICIPATION/ATTENDANCE 20%
-EXAM
40%
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2. MODULE “REQUIRED”
3. ABSENCES
4. SET YOUR REAL NAME
5. DEADLINE QUIZZES / ACTIVITES / EXAM
is Dr. Jose Rizal ?
- Life; and
- Works
 Who
 Do
you agree Rizal is our national hero ?
Why ?
 Who
is your National Hero ? Why ?
Republic Act No. 1425
(JUNE 12, 1956)
 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 rededication 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 his
patriots we remember with special fondness and devotion their lives and works that have
shaped the national character;

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.

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.
RIZAL LAW
The
Rizal Law, also known as RA 1425,
mandates the study of Rizal's life and
works.
 This
Republic Act calls for an increased
sense of nationalism from the Filipinos
during a time of a dwindling Filipino
identity.

The Republic Act was signed by the President on June 12, 1956.

According to the Official Gazette, the law was made effective
thirty days after its implementation. The mere fact that the Act
was passed on the date of our independence seeks to stir up a
greater sense of fervor in the Filipino, to believe in their own
country and national identity who we are as a nation.

It was this time when the Philippines was heavily dependent on
the American government for support and guidance. Also,
based on the fact that Jose Rizal is honored by the Philippines
as the Philippine national hero, it is but appropriate that the
document written to commemorate his accomplishments is
written here, in the land of his birth.
 It
is Senator Claro M. Recto who authored the
Rizal Bill.
 While
Senator Jose P. Laurel, Sr., who was then
the Chairman of the Committee on Education,
sponsored the bill in the Senate.
 Both
of them were known for their great sense of
nationalism. This nationalism served as the foundation
to come up with this republic act, to set our country
free from the hands of others and stand up on our
own, exactly the ideals and values that Rizal strove to
fight for. It was written for the Filipino people,
specifically the “Filipino Youth”, who may have lost
their sense of nationalism. The writers endeavored to
rekindle a lost spark in each Filipino's belief in their
country.

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
through the study of Rizal’s life, works,
and writings;
The Importance of Studying Rizal
The
academic subject on the life, works,
and writings of Jose Rizal was not
mandated by law for nothing.
The
following are just some of the
significance of the academic subject:
 It
teaches Nationalism and Patriotism

Nationalism involves the desire to attain
freedom and political independence,
especially by a country under foreign power.

While patriotism denotes proud devotion
and loyalty to one’s nation.

Jose Rizal’s life, works, and writings—
especially his novels—essentially, if not
perfectly, radiate these traits. For one thing,
the subject helps us to understand our
country better.
 It
provides various essential life lessons
-We can learn much from the way Rizal faced various
challenges in life. As a controversial figure in his time, he
encountered serious dilemmas and predicaments but
responded decently and high-mindedly.
-Through the crucial decisions he made in his life, we
can sense his priorities and convictions which manifest
how noble, selfless, and great the national hero was.
-For example, his many resolutions exemplified the
aphorism that in this life there are things more
important than personal feeling and happiness.

Rizal can serve as a worthwhile model and
inspiration to every Filipino
-If one is looking for someone to imitate, then Rizal is a
very viable choice. The hero’s philosophies, life principles,
convictions, thoughts, ideals, aspirations, and dreams are
a good influence to anyone.
-Throughout his life, he valued nationalism and
patriotism, respect for parents, love for siblings, and
loyalty to friends, and maintained a sense of chivalry. As a
man of education, he highly regarded academic
excellence, logical and critical thinking, philosophical and
scientific inquiry, linguistic study, and cultural research. As
a person, he manifested versatility and flexibility while
sustaining a strong sense of moral uprightness.
The
subject is a rich source of entertaining
narratives
-People love fictions and are even willing to
spend for books or movie tickets just to be
entertained by made-up tales. But only a few
perhaps know that Rizal’s life is full of
fascinating non-fictional accounts.
BE A RESPONSIBLE STUDENT !
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REFERENCES:
BOOK
INTERNET
JOSE RIZAL Life, Works and
Writings
(GREGORIO F. ZAIDE

https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph
/1956/06/12/republic-act-no1425/

https://www.academia.edu/31109
784/WHAT_IS_THE_RIZAL_LA
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https://ourhappyschool.com/histo
ry/importance-jose-rizal-subject
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