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RIZAL LAW
 RESENTERS
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Ej De Guzman Roberto Rala

The Rizal Law
WHAT IS IT?
The Rizal Law, also known as Republic Act No.
1425, is a Philippine law that was enacted on
June 12, 1956. It mandates the inclusion of the
life, works, and writings of national hero Jose
Rizal in the curricula of all public and private
schools in the country.
Former Senator Jose P. Laurel, who helped create the
Rizal Bill, said that because Jose Rizal started the
feeling of love for our country and greatly helped how
our nation is today, it's important for all Filipinos,
especially young people, to learn about him and adopt
the great ideas he stood for.
 Laurel was also named as chairman of the
Senate Committee on Education, which he
held when he sponsored in 1955 a bill that
would make José Rizal's two novels, Noli Me
Tángere and El filibusterismo, as compulsory
readings in all universities and colleges.
Noli Me Tángere El Filibusterismo
THE HISTORY OF RIZAL LAW
April 3, 1956 May 17, 1956
Start of the filing of Senate Bill No. Senate Bill was approved
438 or the prequel of RA 1425 by on the third reading with
the committee on education. 23 votes in favor

April 17, 1956 June 12, 1956

Senator Jose P. Laurel, the The bill was signed into law
chairman of the Committee on by President Ramon
Education, began his sponsorship Magsaysay and became
of the measures of the bill. Republic Act No. 1425.
 What Is the Importance of
Studying Rizal Life and Works?
To encourage the application of such ideals
in current social and personal problems and
issues. To develop an appreciation and
deeper understanding of all that Rizal fought
and died for. To foster the development of
the Filipino youth in all aspects of citizenship
 Purpose
The primary purpose of the Rizal Law is to promote a
deeper understanding and appreciation of Philippine
history, culture, and nationalism among students. By
studying Rizal's life and writings, students are exposed
to his ideas on patriotism, freedom, and social reform,
which were instrumental in inspiring the movement for
Philippine independence from Spanish colonization.
 Goals
1. To rededicate the lives of youth to the ideals of freedom
and nationalism, for which our heroes lived and died

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

3. To gain an inspiring source of patriotism through the study

of Rizal’s life, works, and writings.
 MMARIZATIO
SU N
The law aims to deepen
students' appreciation of June 12, 1956
Philippine culture, history,
and values through Rizal's
ideas.

It requires schools to teach

the life, works, and writings
Republic Act No.
of Philippine national hero
1425 Jose Rizal to foster patriotism
and nationalism.
Quiz
 QUESTION #1
Kailan ipinatupad ang Rizal
Law?
JUNE 12, 1956
 QUESTION #2
Sino ang chairman ng
committee na nag sponsor sa
nasabing bill?
JOSE P. LAUREL
 QUESTION #3
Ano ang ipinatupad na
batas sa R.A 1425?
RIZAL LAW
 QUESTION #4
Ano ang dalawang
nobelang ginawa ni Rizal?
NOLI ME TANGERE &
EL FILIBUSTERISMO
 QUESTION #5
Kailan sinimulan ang
paghain ng R.A 1425?
APRIL 3, 1956
 QUESTION #6
Noong May 17,1956 ilang boto
ang sumang-ayon upang
maipasa ang batas na ito?
23 VOTES
 QUESTION #7
Kailan inisponsoran ni Jose P.
Laurel ang panukalang batas na
R.A 1425 o Rizal Law?
APRIL 17, 1956
 QUESTION #8
Noong June 12 ,1956 sinong
pangulo ang nag lagda ng Rizal
Law?
 RAMON
MAGSAYSAY
Salamat!
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