Rizal law

• RA 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.
• Claro M. Recto

  Mandated Rizal law
• June 12, 1956


  Enactment of RA 1425
• 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;
• 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;
• 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.
• Who is authorized to adopt measures to implement the provisions of this Section?

  The Board of National Education
• What is the purpose of the measures to be adopted by the Board of National Education?


  To implement and carry out the provisions of this Section
• What types of educational materials is the Board directed to write and print?

  Primers, readers, and textbooks
• Within how many days must the Board promulgate rules and regulations after the effectivity of this Act?


  Sixty (60) days
• What types of rules and regulations must the Board promulgate?


  Rules and regulations, including those of a disciplinary nature
• What is the purpose of the rules and regulations regarding student exemption?


  To exempt students for reasons of religious belief
• What must students provide to be exempted from certain requirements?

  A sworn written statement
• What is the difference between the exemption from the second part of the first paragraph and the first part of said paragraph?


  Students can be exempted from the second part but not from taking the course in the first part
• When do the rules and regulations take effect after publication?


  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.
• Section 2


  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.