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-Research about RA 1425 or Rizal, Claro M. Recto, Jose P. Laurel, and Archbishop Rufino Cardinal Santos

Republic Act No. 1425

June 12, 1956

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 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

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Saavedra Ceron, Ruy Lopez de Villalobos, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

-Research about the Positive and Negative effects of Rizal Law

EFFECTS OF THE RIZAL LAW

Positive:
According to Hernan Abaya, 1984, the nationalist reawakening began on the UP campus, sparked by the teaching of
Rizal’s life and his writings made compulsory by the Noli-Fili law, co authored by Recto and Laurel. This is a statement
from a person who was able to witness the condition of the country before and after the Rizal law was implemented. He
saw the change and the positive effect of the law to our country back then.

the youth was made aware of the contributions and the principled life of Jose Rizal who was an emblem of substantial
nationalism and unconditional love for the country. He embodies brilliance coupled with humility and prestige that goes
along with service. This Republic Act has pushed for Rizal to be a role model for the youth of this country.

Through this republic act the essence of freedom and independence was emphasized to the youth. Also, it has been
implied through this act that national identity is a very important legacy that our heroes have achieved through sacrificing
their own lives. They have passed it on to us, and it is our role to nurture and protect it.

Negative:
The RA. 1425 just caused havoc within educational institutions. Take the case of UP a couple of years after this law’s
implementation. The UP Student Catholic Action and numerous publications and students were pushed to go against their
President, Dr. Singco because they feel that the University is starting to become godless. It has just caused a mass
confusion between faith and nationalism.

The faith of the people is being compromised. This law is endangering the Christian growth of the students who are still in
their formative years. This can drive the youth to question the credibility of the church and its teachings and traditions.

According to a survey that we have conducted in our university, the Rizal course is not actually significant for the students.
It has just been a laborious subject that adds unnecessary work load to students, and it sometimes drives the students to
lose focus on their majors.

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