What is the legal basis of including the study of the life and works of Jose Rizal in the curriculum of high school and college?

The legal basis for including the study of Jose Rizal's life and works in the curriculum of high school and college in the Philippines is Republic Act No. 1425, also known as the Rizal Law. This law mandates the teaching of Rizal's life, works, and writings as part of the history and Social Sciences curriculum to instill a sense of patriotism and nationalism among Filipino students.