The Rizal Law, or Republic Act No. 1425, mandates the teaching of Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings in all public and private schools and universities in the Philippines. It requires the printing and distribution of Rizal's novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. While the Catholic church initially opposed the law, feeling it would violate freedom of religion, learning about Rizal serves to remind Filipinos of his sacrifices and encourages nationalism and patriotism. Knowing Rizal's teachings helps develop confidence, character, discipline, and civic duty in Filipino youth.
The Rizal Law, or Republic Act No. 1425, mandates the teaching of Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings in all public and private schools and universities in the Philippines. It requires the printing and distribution of Rizal's novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. While the Catholic church initially opposed the law, feeling it would violate freedom of religion, learning about Rizal serves to remind Filipinos of his sacrifices and encourages nationalism and patriotism. Knowing Rizal's teachings helps develop confidence, character, discipline, and civic duty in Filipino youth.
The Rizal Law, or Republic Act No. 1425, mandates the teaching of Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings in all public and private schools and universities in the Philippines. It requires the printing and distribution of Rizal's novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. While the Catholic church initially opposed the law, feeling it would violate freedom of religion, learning about Rizal serves to remind Filipinos of his sacrifices and encourages nationalism and patriotism. Knowing Rizal's teachings helps develop confidence, character, discipline, and civic duty in Filipino youth.
Republic Act No.1425, also known as the "Rizal Law," is an act that authorizes the printing and distribution of Jose Rizal's novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, and include in the curriculum of all public and private schools, colleges, and universities his story like his life, works, and writing.
F-What I feel about the RA 1425?
When it was still a bill, in which catholic church groups interpreted its content as being harmful as it would violate freedom of conscience and religion, with this experience, we can see that it has great importance in everyone's life if ever it will be approved. I believe it only serves to remind future generations of what it means to learn Jose P. Rizal's sacrifices and dedication, as well as how his works are a powerful guide to encourage youth to practice nationalism and patriotism.
D-Did knowing about the Rizal Law made a difference?
Yes, by learning about Rizal's life, teachings, and writings, Filipino youth will be able to gain invincible confidence, develop moral character, personal discipline, and civic conscience, and move forward in our country's journey towards freedom and evolution for which our dear heroes fought and died.