Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1425)
The main objective of Republic Act No. 1425 is 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, to inspire patriotism and nationalism among the youth.
The novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo are specifically mentioned to be included in the curriculum.
No, the courses on Jose Rizal are mandated to be included in all public and private schools, colleges, and universities.
The original or unexpurgated editions of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo or their English translations shall be used as basic texts in collegiate courses.
The Board of National Education is authorized and directed to adopt measures and promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of the Act.
Yes, students may be exempted from the requirement to use the original or unexpurgated editions of the novels for reasons of religious belief, by submitting a sworn written statement, but they are still required to take the course on Rizal's life, works, and writings.
Schools and universities are required to keep adequate copies of the original and unexpurgated editions of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as well as other works and biographies of Rizal.
Yes, the Board of National Education is tasked to cause the translation of Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo, and other writings of Jose Rizal into English, Tagalog, and principal Philippine dialects, and distribute them free of charge through local organizations.
No, Section 4 states that nothing in the Act shall be construed as amending or repealing the prohibition under the Administrative Code against the discussion of religious doctrines by public school teachers or other persons engaged in any public school.
Yes, the Act authorizes the appropriation of three hundred thousand pesos from the National Treasury to carry out the purposes of the Act.