RIZAL: Rizal Law

• What is the official name of the Rizal Law?

  R.A. 1425
• What does R.A. 1425 mandate?

  Study of Rizal's life and works
• Who signed the Rizal Law into effect?

  President Ramon Magsaysay
• When was the Rizal Law signed?

  June 12, 1956
• Who authored the Rizal Bill?

  1. Claro M. Recto
• Who sponsored the Rizal Bill in the Senate?

  1. Jose P. Laurel
• What is the foundation of R.A. 1425?

  Nationalism
• Who is the Rizal Law primarily written for?

  The Filipino people, especially the youth
• What is the focus of the Rizal course in college?

  • Rizal's biography
  • Trivial matters through the years
• When was R.A. 1425 approved?

  June 12, 1956
• What did Presidential Memorandum Order 247 direct?

  Immediate implementation of R.A. 1425
• What did CHED Memo Order require on February 15, 1996?

  All colleges to offer Rizal course
• What is one reason for blocking the Rizal Bill?

  Noli Me Tangere is damaging to beliefs
• How do the novels relate to the Catholic faith according to opponents?

  They contradict Christian beliefs
• What constitutional provision do opponents claim the Rizal Bill violates?

  Article 3, Section 7
• What is the Church's stance on the Rizal Bill?

  Opposed to compulsory reading of the books
• What are the reasons for pushing the approval of the Rizal Bill?

  • Rededication to freedom and nationalism
  • Remembering the lives of heroes
  • Rizal's works as a source of patriotism
  • Developing moral character and citizenship duties
• Why is it important to remember Rizal's works?

  They are a source of patriotism for youth
• What does the Rizal course aim to develop in students?

  Moral character and civic conscience
• What does the Rizal course teach about citizenship?

  It teaches duties of citizenship