Order to Enforce R.A. 1425 on Rizal Studies

Republic Act No. 1425 requires all public and private schools, colleges, and universities to include a course on the life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, in their curricula.
Memorandum Order No. 247 declares that Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo are “a constant and inspiring source of patriotism” for youth during their formative and decisive years in school.
Memorandum Order No. 247 reinforces the principle that “the school is the book in which is written the future of the nation.”
Memorandum Order No. 247 ties enforcement to major national commemorations: the centennial of Rizal’s martyrdom in 1996 and the centennial of the Declaration of Philippine Independence two years thereafter.

Memorandum Order No. 247 directs the Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports to take steps to immediately and fully implement Republic Act No. 1425.
Memorandum Order No. 247 directs the Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education to take steps to immediately and fully implement Republic Act No. 1425.
Memorandum Order No. 247 requires both officials to implement the letter, intent, and spirit of Republic Act No. 1425.

Memorandum Order No. 247 requires the education officials to impose appropriate disciplinary action if necessary.
Memorandum Order No. 247 authorizes disciplinary action against the governing body and/or head of any public or private school, college, or university found not complying with Republic Act No. 1425.
Memorandum Order No. 247 ties compliance not only to the statute, but also to the rules, regulations, orders, and instructions issued pursuant to Republic Act No. 1425.

Memorandum Order No. 247 requires the Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports and the Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education to jointly submit a report to the President of the Philippines.
The joint report must be submitted within thirty (30) days from issuance of Memorandum Order No. 247.
Memorandum Order No. 247 requires a second report to the President one (1) year thereafter.
The second report must cover the extent of compliance by both public and private schools in all levels with the provisions of Republic Act No. 1425.

Memorandum Order No. 247 enforces Republic Act No. 1425 across public and private schools, colleges, and universities.
Memorandum Order No. 247 applies to all levels of schooling covered by Republic Act No. 1425.
Republic Act No. 1425 requires curricula to include a course on Jose Rizal’s life, works, and writings, with emphasis on Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.