TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
1052
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25 AUG-6 P2 :30
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Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
AN ACT
INCORPORATING THE VALUE OF RESPONSIBLE, FAIR AND TRUTHFUL 
USAGE AND ENJOYMENT OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN EDUCATIONAL 
INSTITUTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
In today's digital age, social media has become an integral part of daily life, 
especially among the youth. While these platforms offer avenues for communication, 
learning, and self-expression, they also pose challenges such as the spread of 
misinformation, cyberbullying, and the erosion of privacy. The rapid proliferation of 
digital content necessitates a proactive approach to educate young individuals about 
responsible and ethical online behavior.
This measure seeks to integrate the principles of responsible, fair, and truthful 
usage of social media into the educational curriculum. By doing so, the bill aims to 
equip students with the necessary skills to navigate the digital landscape critically and 
ethically, fostering a generation that values integrity and accountability online.
Previously filed by Senator Grace Poe in the 19th Congress, this bill reinforces 
the importance of nurturing local talent and ensuring that Philippine cinema continues 
to thrive on the global stage.


In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
INGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA


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TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
S. No. 1052
25 AUG -6 P2 30
RDCiLi .'■'ufc.
Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
AN ACT
INCORPORATING THE VALUE OF RESPONSIBLE, FAIR AND TRUTHFUL 
USAGE AND ENJOYMENT OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN EDUCATIONAL 
INSTITUTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Social Media 
Responsibility in Educational Institutions Act".
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is in line with the increasing significance of 
Social Media, as well as the Constitutional recognition of the vital role of 
communication and information in nation-building, the role of education in fostering 
patriotism and nationalism, accelerating social progress, and promoting total human 
liberation and development, as well as the vital role of the youth in nation-building, it 
is the declared policy of the State to inculcate unto the youth the virtues of 
discernment, critical-thinking, and responsible and fair use of Social Media.
Sec. 3. Inclusion of Social Media in the Curricula for Primary and Secondary 
Education. - Social Media awareness shall be part of the curriculum for both primary 
and secondary education, in public and private schools, with the following objectives: 
a) Inculcate how various types of Social Media aid in the effective and efficient 
dissemination of information; help in shaping public discourse and opinion; 
and facilitate in fostering a more participative democracy;


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b) Instill the importance of upholding truth and the veracity of facts, figures
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and events in Social Media;
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c) Train students in responsible and fair use of Social Media; and
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d) Foster the virtues of discernment and critical-thinking in the use and
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enjoyment of Social Media.
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Sec. 4. Social Media A wareness as part of the National Service Training Program
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(NSTP). - Social Media awareness must be made part of the National Service Training
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Program (NSTP), particularly in the service components pertaining to the Literacy
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Training Service (LTS) and the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS).
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Sec. 5. Contribution of the Private Sector in Social Media Awareness. - Private
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corporations must formulate and implement effective measures and/or policies in
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relation to the responsible, fair and truthful utilization and enjoyment of various types
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of Social Media. Private corporations must likewise promote the foregoing as part of
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their respective Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
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Sec. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The DepEd, CHED, the Technical
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Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and SEC, in consultation with
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the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), shall jointly
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formulate the implementing rules and regulations of this Act within sixty (60) days
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from the approval of this Act.
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Sec. 7. Separability Clause. - If any section or provision of this Act shall be
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declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions not affected
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thereby shall remain in full force and effect.
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Sec. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, or rules and regulations
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which are inconsistent or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended
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or repealed accordingly.
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Sec. 9. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,