RA 1425
Rizal Law
Requires courses on Rizal’s life, works, and writings (esp. Noli Me Tangere & El Filibusterismo) in schools/colleges/universities; libraries must keep copies.
RA 1425 – Rizal Law
Senate Bill 438
Rizal Bill
Proposed making Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo compulsory reading in all public & private colleges/universities (basis of the Rizal Law debate).
Senate Bill 438 – Rizal Bill
Claveria Decree (1849)
Claveria Decree on Surnames
Standardized/adopted surnames in the Philippines via the “Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos.”
Claveria Decree (1849) – Claveria Decree on Surnames
Canon Law 1399
Canon Law 1399 (Forbidden Books)
Church canon cited in debates as basis for restricting/condemning certain books (context in Rizal Law controversy).
Canon Law 1399 – Canon Law 1399 (Forbidden Books)
RA 2067
Science Act of 1958
Strengthened/organized national science & technology development and support for research/invention (per handout).
RA 2067 – Science Act of 1958
RA 3589
Amendment to RA 2067
Amended the Science Act; includes provisions cited in the handout on regulation/licensing related to radioactive materials.
RA 3589 – Amendment to RA 2067
RA 6655
Free Public Secondary Education Act
Provides free public secondary education (as stated in the handout).
RA 6655 – Free Public Secondary Education Act
RA 8439
Magna Carta for S&T Personnel (Government)
Provides support/benefits and strengthens development of government scientists, engineers, researchers, and other S&T personnel.
RA 8439 – Magna Carta for S&T Personnel (Government)
RA 7459
Inventors and Inventions Incentives Act
Encourages and provides incentives/support for Filipino inventors and inventions.
RA 7459 – Inventors and Inventions Incentives Act
RA 8749
Clean Air Act of 1999
Improves/protects air quality; controls air pollution (as stated in the handout).
RA 8749 – Clean Air Act of 1999
RA 8792
E-Commerce Act
Recognizes/sets rules for electronic commerce and e-transactions; penalizes hacking/related acts (as stated in the handout).
RA 8792 – E-Commerce Act
RA 9637
Biofuels Act of 2006
Promotes development and use of biofuels; establishes a biofuels program (as stated in the handout).
RA 9637 – Biofuels Act of 2006