QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 646)
It is Republic Act No. 646, approved on June 14, 1951.
The “Orden de Caballeros de Rizal” (Knights of Rizal).
It is known in English as “Knights of Rizal” and in Spanish as “Orden de Caballeros de Rizal.” Its principal office is in the City of Manila, Philippines.
To study, inculcate, and propagate the teachings of Dr. Jose Rizal among all classes of Filipinos; exhort citizens to emulate his examples; promote among associated knights patriotism and Rizalian chivalry; develop unity among Filipinos in revering Rizal’s memory; and organize programs commemorative of Rizal’s nativity and martyrdom.
Perpetual succession, power to sue and be sued, and power to hold real and personal property necessary for corporate purposes.
It may solicit and receive public contributions, and receive real and personal property by gift, devise, or bequest.
Yes. It may adopt a seal and alter the same at pleasure, and may make and adopt bylaws, rules, and regulations not inconsistent with Philippine laws. Existing bylaws of the former organization remain in force insofar as not inconsistent until repealed or amended.
In the City of Manila and elsewhere.
Persons of legal age and of good moral character and reputation who are sympathetic with the corporation’s purposes.
Upon unanimous approval of the Supreme Council in banc, based on a written application duly endorsed by at least two active members of the corporation.
A Supreme Council (Board of Directors) of nine members, vested with full powers and authority to act for the corporation.
It may approve a written petition to form chapters, and it is the duty of each chapter (once formed) to promote and carry out the corporation’s purposes in its locality.
A group of five or more persons of legal age residing in a locality outside Manila, and of good moral character and reputation, may form a chapter upon approval of a written petition to the Supreme Council.
They shall be expended by the Supreme Council solely to promote the purposes for which the corporation is organized.
It is unlawful to falsely and fraudulently represent oneself as a member or agent of the Knights of Rizal. Violation is punishable by imprisonment not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding five hundred pesos, or both, at the discretion of the court.
Upon its approval.
Existing bylaws remain in force insofar as they are not inconsistent with RA 646, until repealed or amended.