The Rizal Law or Republic Act No. 1425 which requires Jose Rizal’s life, works and writings particularly his novels “Noli Me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo” as compulsory reading in all schools, was enacted on June 12, 1956. The bill seeks to enhance the lessons of nationalism in Filipino students. Marielle Medina, Inquirer Research
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