REPUBLIC ACT NO.

1425
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 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; 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 of 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 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.

Rizals Life, Works and Writings (Social Science 2)

Description: A critical analysis of the life, works and writing of J. Rizal within the context of the Filipino struggle for nationhood and development. The course also presents a rational perspective of Rizal and his worth as an exponent and practitioner of libertarian ideologies particularly in relation to education, religion and culture, women, government and politics, economy and society. In the end Rizals relevance to the existing development realities is established. COURSE OBJECTIVES: General: To present and critically examine Rizals ideas beliefs and philosophies through his works and writing in relation to the existing development problems, issues, and needs thereby generates a sense of direction and involvement in the continuing task of nation building. Specific: 1. To inseminate progressive thinking in line with the present development needs; 2. To instigate a sense of humanism, patriotism, nationalism and morality and Spirituality by way of analyzing Rizals beliefs and philosophy relative to God and religion, government and politics, women and society and culture by-and large; 3. To generate a sense of urgency in the continuing struggle for nationhood and Independence; 4 To challenge the youth in liberating the third and assume the burden of meaningful development. COURSE OUTLINE I. INTRODUCTION A. REPUBLIC ACT 1425 B. N. H. I. Criteria on Selection of Heroes Assigned Activities/Readings 1. Film viewing Little Bad Boy by Howie Severino, I-Witness 2. A critic paper on the two articles; 2.1 Veneration without Understanding by Renato Constantino 2.2 Who made Rizal Our Foremost National Hero by Esteban De Ocampo II. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND A. Europe in the 19th century 1. French Revolution 2. Industrial Revolution B. Philippines in the 19th century C. Factors that brought about the awakening of Filipino nationalism. Assigned Activities/Readings 1. Matrix showing major changes in Europe during the period of French and Industrial Revolution 2. Read Scumacher, Jonh N SJ. Rizal in the Context of the 19th Century

Philippines, The Making of the Nation. 1991 Ocampo Nilo. Lagpas kina Fray Botod. 1993 III. BIOGRAPHY Assigned Activity 1. Film Viewing: Rizal: Ang Buhay ng Isang Bayani ADMU

1861-1881 1882-1892 1892-1896

2. Educational Tour to Luneta, Intramuros, (Knights of Rizal, Masonic Temple) and Calamba Laguna. Output: CD Containing video or photos on the sad tour with insights. IV. THE MANY FACES OF RIZAL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. MIDTERM EXAM V. SELECTED WRITING 1. POEMS Rizal Rizal Rizal Rizal Rizal Rizal Rizal Rizal Rizal Rizal as as as as as as as as as as a Student an Artist a Lover a Traveler a Doctor a Teacher an Engineer a Scientist/Inventor a Linguist a Farmer

Sa Aking Mga Kabata Through Education the Mother Land Receives Light To the Filipino Youth Last Farewell

2. ESSAYS/LETTER

Letter To the Women of Malolos The Indolent of the Filipino People Philippines A Century Hence Love of Country

3. NOVELS

Noli Me Tangere El Filibusterismo Makamisa

IV. ISSUES/ CONCERNED: Film Viewing BAYANING THIRD WORLD 1. Retraction 2. Relevance of Rizal

Government Rizalista

FINAL EXAM Textbook: Rizal The Icon, by Soc. Sci. Faculty, Univ. of Makati REFFERENCES Guerrero, Leon Ma. The First Filipino. Ocampo, Nilo. Rizal: Makabayan at Martir. Zaide, Gregorio. The Life, Works and Writings of Jose Rizal. Ocampo, Ambeth. Rizal Without the Overcoat. Agoncillo, Teodoro. History of the Filipinos. Schumacher, John SJ. The Making of a Nation Quibuyen, Floro. A Nation Aborted.