RIZAL LAW

Question 1

Philippine Law
that requires all schools in the Philippines,
both public and private, to offer courses on
the life, works, and writings of the
Philippine national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.

Answer 1

Rizal Law or RA 1425

Question 2

Sen. Claro M. Recto
proposed Senate Bill No. 438
and submitted it to the senate
Committee on Education.

Answer 2

April 03, 1956

Question 3

A decade and one year
following the end of WWII.
During this period, many
nationalist policymakers
observed that numerous
Filipinos had lost their
sense of identity.

Answer 3

1956

Question 4

In response, nationalist
leaders took steps to steer
the nation back to its
origins by highlighting the
significance of history as a
basis for national pride and
hope

Answer 4

1956

Question 5

EDUCATION - They believe
that education is the key to
addressing the issue. By
safeguarding the education
of the youth and teaching
them about the nation’s
history, they argue that
young Filipinos will grow
wiser and more resilient.

Answer 5

1956

Question 6

This, in turn, will foster a
strong sense of national
identity, leading to a united
and empowered Philippines.

Answer 6

1956

Question 7

“An Act to Make Noli Me Tangere and El 438
Filibusterismo Compulsory Reading Material in All
Public and Private Colleges and Universities and
for other Purposes,”
(NOLI-FILI BILL)

Answer 7

Senate Bill No.
438

Question 8

Sen. Jose P. Laurel , Sr.
the Noli-Fili Bill in the
senate and presented it to
the Upper House.

Answer 8

1956

Question 9

“Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo must be read by all
Filipinos. They must be taken to heart, for in their pages we
see ourselves as a mirror, our defects as well as our
strength, our virtues as well as our vices.
Only then would we become conscious as a people, and so
learn prepare ourselves for painful sacrifices that ultimately
lead to self-reliance, self-respect and freedom.”

Answer 9

Sen. Jose P. Laurel, Sr.

Question 10

According to the Church, the bill was an
attempt to DISCREDIT the Catholic religion.

Answer 10

The catholic church
opposition to the noli-fili bill

Question 11

.He argued that Jose Rizal’ novels
from the past should not be taught in
schools because they do not
accurately depict current conditions
and may give a false impression of
the country.

Answer 11

FATHER JESUS
CAVANNA

Question 12

CRITICISMS OF THE
CATHOLIC CHURCH REGARDING THE NOLI-FILI BILL:

Answer 12

1. Among the 333 pages of Noli Me Tangere, only 25 passages are
   nationalistic while 120 passages are anti-Catholic.

Question 13

CRITICISMS OF THE
CATHOLIC CHURCH REGARDING THE NOLI-FILI BILL:

Answer 13

170 lines from Noli Me Tangere and 50 lines from El
Filibusterismo were offensive to the Catholic doctrine.

Question 14

CRITICISMS OF THE
CATHOLIC CHURCH REGARDING THE NOLI-FILI BILL:

Answer 14

3. It can cause conflict.

Question 15

CRITICISMS OF THE
CATHOLIC CHURCH REGARDING THE NOLI-FILI BILL:

Answer 15

4. Why is it compulsion? How about the freedom of Speech and
   religious freedom?

Question 16

CRITICISMS OF THE
CATHOLIC CHURCH REGARDING THE NOLI-FILI BILL:

Answer 16

Rizal admitted that he did not only attack the friars who acted
deceptively on the Filipinos but also the Catholic faith itself.

Question 17

CRITICISMS OF THE
CATHOLIC CHURCH REGARDING THE NOLI-FILI BILL:

Answer 17

1. Among the 333 pages of Noli Me Tangere, only 25 passages are
   nationalistic while 120 passages are anti-Catholic.
2. 170 lines from Noli Me Tangere and 50 lines from El
   Filibusterismo were offensive to the Catholic doctrine.
3. It can cause conflict.
4. Why is it compulsion? How about the freedom of Speech and
   religious freedom?
5. Rizal admitted that he did not only attack the friars who acted
   deceptively on the Filipinos but also the Catholic faith itself.

Question 18

.CATHOLIC GROUPS ORGANIZED OPPOSITION TO
THE BILL: and

Answer 18

I.• Catholic Action of the Philippines
• Congregation of the Mission
• Knights of Columbus
• Catholic Teachers Guild

Question 19

Congressman Jacobo Z. Gonzales
filed a similar bill called House Bill
No. 5561 to the House of
Representatives.
Unfortunately, akin to Noli-Fili Bill, House Bill
No. 5561 had also been opposed contendi

Answer 19

April 19, 1956

Question 20

SENATOR LAUREL PROPOSED A SUBSTITUTE
BILL WITH A FEW TWEAKS TO APPEASE THE
OPPOSITION.

Answer 20

1. Instead of only Noli Me Tangere and El
   Filibusterismo, the new substitute bill now
   includes a wider range of works and
   writings by Jose Rizal.

Question 21

SENATOR LAUREL PROPOSED A SUBSTITUTE
BILL WITH A FEW TWEAKS TO APPEASE THE
OPPOSITION.

Answer 21

2. Reading is now OPTIONAL. If a student want to
   read the two novels, they can request for an
   exemption. (Note: As of now, there is no record of
   any student requesting for exemption, or if such a
   practice was even implemented.

Question 22

SENATOR LAUREL PROPOSED A SUBSTITUTE
BILL WITH A FEW TWEAKS TO APPEASE THE
OPPOSITION.

Answer 22

The implementation of reading unexpurgated
versions of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
will only be for college or university students.

Question 23

.According to __________
it is important to read the
original and unexpurgated
edition of Rizal’s novels
because the true purpose of
studying these will be
defeated if not followed.

Answer 23

Senator Laurel

Question 24

.According to __________
it is important to read the
original and unexpurgated
edition of Rizal’s novels
because the true purpose of
studying these will be
defeated if not followed.

Answer 24

Senator Laurel

Question 25

Senate Bill No. 438 and House Bill No. 5561 were both unanimously approved on the second reading and in the lower house.

Answer 25

May 12 -14, 1956

Question 26

the bill was signed into law by President Ramon Magsaysay, giving birth to RA 1425 or the Rizal Law.

Answer 26

June 12, 1956

Question 27

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.

Answer 27

RA 1425 Rizal Law

Question 28

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;

Answer 28

RA 1425 Rizal Law

Question 29

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;

Answer 29

RA 1425 Rizal Law

Question 30

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;

Answer 30

RA 1425 Rizal Law

Question 31

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,

Answer 31

RA 1425 Rizal Law

Question 32

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.

Answer 32

Section 1.

Question 33

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.

Answer 33

Section 2.

Question 34

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.

Answer 34

section 3

Question 35

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.

Answer 35

section 4

Question 36

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.

Answer 36

section 5

Question 37

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Answer 37

section 6

Question 38

To pay tribute to our national hero for devoting his life and works in shaping the Filipino character

Answer 38

Salient Points of Rizal Law

Question 39

To rededicate the lives of youth to the ideals of freedom and nationalism, for which our heroes lived and died

Answer 39

Salient Points of Rizal Law

Question 40

To gain an inspiring source of patriotism through the study of Rizal’s life, works, and writings.

Answer 40

Salient Points of Rizal Law

Question 41

To recognizethe importance ofRizal’s ideals andteaching in relationto present conditions and situations in the society.

Answer 41

Salient Points of Rizal Law

Question 42

To encourage the application f such ideals in current social and personal problems and issues.

Answer 42

Salient Points of Rizal Law

Question 43

“But really, should we study rizal?

Answer 43

It has been 69 years since the bill was passed, but was the law’s goal truly accomplished? Let’s revisit the question: given the current outcome of the Rizal Law, is it still worth studying Rizal? Why should we study him, or should we even study him at all? The simple answer is that we need to study Rizal because it is mandated by law.

Question 44

“But really, should we study rizal?

Answer 44

It has been 69 years since the bill was passed, but was the law’s goal truly accomplished? Let’s revisit the question: given the current outcome of the Rizal Law, is it still worth studying Rizal? Why should we study him, or should we even study him at all? The simple answer is that we need to study Rizal because it is mandated by law.

Question 45

“we have a national hero who wrote a lot for a nation that does not read him”

Answer 45

Ambeth Ocampo