Rizal Course Lecture #1.docx

RIZAL LAW:  Republic Act No. 1425  House Bill No. 5561  Senator Claro M. Recto – original author of Rizal Bill (1956)  Senate Bill No. 438  Compromised bill-authored by Senator Jose P. Laurel Sr.  June 12,1956 – Republic Act # 1425  Rizal Law DEFINITIONS OF A HERO:  A hero must exercise a determinative influence over the spiritual life of his people in an event of great significance.  One must project himself by his own fortitude, effort & sacrifices to be the beacon of light of his oppressed countrymen to their rightful destiny. (National Historical Institute)  “Heroes are those who have a concept of a Nation and thereafter aspire and struggle for the nation’s freedom”.  “Heroes are those who define and contribute to a system of life and freedom and order for a nation. Freedom without order will only lead to anarchy” (Onofre Corpuz et al.(1993)) 4 IMPORTANT HOLIDAYS: 1st Dec. 30 – Rizal Day is commemorated ORIGIN: Gen. E.Aguinaldo – issued decree – Dec 20, 1898 (declaration – Dec. 30 – national mourning in honor of Dr. Rizal & other victims of Phil. Revolution. )

2nd2nd Nov. 30 – Bonifacio Day - founder of K.K.K.A.N.B. (BORN:Nov.20, 1863) - issuance of Act No. 2946 (Feb. 16, 1921)

3rd Every last Sunday of August – National Heroes Day (R.A.# 3827) (Oct. 28, 1931) To honor all the heroes of the Philippines including those who are unknown. 4th August 21 – Ninoy Aquino day (R.A. #9256) (Dec. 12, 2004) signed by Pres. Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo