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The document discusses why the study of Jose Rizal is mandated in Philippine schools. It is required by Republic Act 1425, also known as the Rizal Law, which seeks to rededicate youth to the ideals of freedom and nationalism, pay tribute to Rizal as the national hero, and inspire patriotism through his life and works. The Rizal course is also important for recognizing Rizal's ideals in relation to current society, encouraging application of those ideals to modern issues, and developing appreciation and understanding of what Rizal fought for.

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Rizal

The document discusses why the study of Jose Rizal is mandated in Philippine schools. It is required by Republic Act 1425, also known as the Rizal Law, which seeks to rededicate youth to the ideals of freedom and nationalism, pay tribute to Rizal as the national hero, and inspire patriotism through his life and works. The Rizal course is also important for recognizing Rizal's ideals in relation to current society, encouraging application of those ideals to modern issues, and developing appreciation and understanding of what Rizal fought for.

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Rizal LawB.

What are the qualities of ahero?C.

Why Nations Have TheirHeroes1.

The Humanity of Heroes2.

The Criteria for Heroes3.

The Definition of a HeroD.

Philippine Heroes Commission

WHY STUDY RIZAL: BECAUSE IT IS MANDATED BY LAW


The teaching of Jose Rizals life, works, and writings is mandated by Republic Act 1425,
otherwise known as the Rizal Law. Senator Jose P. Laurel, the person who sponsored
the said law, said that since Rizal was the founder of Philippine nationalism and has
contributed much to the current standing of this nation, it is only right that the youth as
well as all the people in the country know about and learn to imbibe the great ideals for
which he died. The Rizal Law, enacted in 1956, seeks to accomplish the following
goals:
To rededicate the lives of youth to the ideals of freedom and nationalism, for which our
heroes lived and died
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 through the study of Rizals life, works, and
writings.
WHY STUDY RIZAL: BECAUSE OF THE LESSONS CONTAINED WITHIN THE
COURSE
Aside from those mentioned above, there are other reasons for teaching the Rizal course
in Philippine schools:
To recognize the importance of Rizals ideals and teachings in relation to present
conditions and situations in the society.
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.

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.

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