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

Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 52, No. 6, p. 2971 in June 1956.

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What is the purpose of Republic Act No 1425?
1425, known as the Rizal Law, mandates all educational institutions in the
Philippines to offer courses about Jose Rizal. Republic Act No. Ramon
Magsaysay on June 12, 1956 that allows all schools in the country to have Rizal's
life, works and writings in the curriculum.

What is the purpose of Republic Act No 1425?

1425, known as the Rizal Law, mandates all educational institutions in the
Philippines to offer courses about Jose Rizal. Republic Act No. Ramon
Magsaysay on June 12, 1956 that allows all schools in the country to have Rizal's
life, works and writings in the curriculum.
What is the content of RA 1425?

Rizal, specifically Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as mandated by Republic

Act 1425 entitled “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, .
..6 Fe
What is the essence of RA No 1425 in encouraging patriotism?
(The essence of the republic act 1425 in encouraging patriotism is that it gives
opportunity or allow students to see the life of rizal. Maybe in that simple way
students may be able to understand, learn or even immitate Rizal's Love to our
country.

What is the most important provision in RA 1425?

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.

What are the important provisions of RA 1425 or the Rizal Law?

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.
26 Jan 2021
Is RA 1425 effectively implemented?
The last time RA 1425 came to public attention was when then-President Fidel V.
Ramos ordered the Commission on Higher Education to fully implement the Rizal
Law. One wonders about the real state of the teaching of Rizal in Philippine schools,
colleges and universities today.
...14 Dec 2010
What are the three main goal of Rizal Law?
Objectives of Rizal Law (1956)To rededicate the lives of the youth to ideals of
freedom and nationalism. To pay tribute to our national hero for devoting his life
and works in shaping the Filipino character. To gain an inspiring source of
patriotism thru the study of Rizal's life, works and writings.…

What is the legal basis of Rizal Law?

Republic Act 1425 also known as Rizal law is the legal basis for the teaching of the
life, works, and writings of Rizal in all schools in the country.

How effective is Rizal Law?

Rizal law is very effective in instilling patriotism among secondary school
students, not just to them, but to all young people, because it encourages and
influences us to be a law-abiding person, selfless and socially responsible, all for the
sake of the nation.
10 Oct 2020
What's your stand about RA 1425?
The Rizal Law, also known as RA 1425, mandates the study of Rizal's life and
works, as shown in section 1. This Republic Act calls for an increased sense of
nationalism from the Filipinos during a time of a dwindling Filipino identity. ... The
Republic Act was signed by the President on June 12, 1956.

Who opposed the Rizal Law?

Groups such as Catholic Action of the Philippines, the Congregation of the
Mission, the Knights of Columbus, and the Catholic Teachers Guild organized
opposition to the bill; they were countered by Veteranos de la Revolucion (Spirit of
1896), Alagad ni Rizal, the Freemasons, and the Knights of Rizal.
What are the four major periods in the life of Rizal?

There are four major periods in the life of Rizal: 1861-1872; 1872-1882; 1882-1892;
and 1892- 1896 (Celedonio, 1982).

Who approved Rizal law?

President Ramon Magsaysay
The Rizal law has come a long way. After Republic Act No. 1425 aimed at including
a study of the life and works of Jose Rizal in the curricula of public and private
schools was approved by President Ramon Magsaysay on June 12, 1956,
teaching Rizal has been mandatory in our school system.

What is the difference between the historic Rizal and symbolic Rizal?
The historic Rizal was Jose Rizal, a polymath, skilled in both science and the arts. ...
The symbolic Rizal represents all that Jose Rizal stood for, including nationalism,
democracy, political liberalism, free expression, heroism, and especially his iconic
symbol: "a pen is mightier than the sword." 7 Jul 2020

Why did the Catholic Church actively opposed the passing of the Rizal bill?
Answer: During the 1955 Senate election, the church charged Recto with being a
communist and an anti-Catholic. After Recto's election, the Church continued to
oppose the bill mandating the reading of Rizal's novels Noli Me Tángere and El
Filibusterismo, claiming it would violatefreedom of conscience and religion.31
Oct 2020
What famous proverb did Jose Rizal author?
“One only dies once, and if one does not die well, a good opportunity is lost
and will not present itself again.” “I wish to show those who deny us Patriotism
that we know how to die for our country and convictions.” “He who does not know
how to look back at where he came from will never get to his destination.”