EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
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SENATE
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S.B. No.
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
INTEGRATING THE SUBJECT ON CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION 
INTO THE SCIENCE CURRICULUM OF GRADES 2 TO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 
OF THE PHILIPPINE EDUCATION SYSTEM, BOTH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 16 of the 1987 Constitution provides that, " The State shall 
protect and advance the right o f the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in 
accord with the rhythm and harmony o f nature." Moreover, Article XIV, Section 2 
states that the State shall establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, 
and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and society.
Climate change is a pressing concern worldwide. It is the long-term alteration 
of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place which could refer to a 
particular location or the planet as a whole and may cause weather patterns to be 
less predictable. It is caused largely by human activity such as burning fossil fuels 
like natural gas, oil, and coal. Some of the long-term effects of climate change 
include: loss of sea ice, accelerated sea level rise and longer, more intense heat 
waves.
In the Philippines, over the past decade, tropical storms have struck the 
country more often and more severely. Scientists believe this occurred because of 
climate change, in addition to the country’s significant geographic location with over 
7,641 islands.
According to the Global Climate Risk Index 2015, the Philippines has been 
listed as the number one most affected country by climate change due to its 
geography. The Philippines is located in the western Pacific Ocean, surrounded by 
naturally warm waters that will likely get even warmer as average sea-surface 
temperatures continue to rise. Thus, education and awareness-raising for the people 
to have informed decision-making, play an essential role in increasing adaptation 
and mitigation capacities of communities, and in empowering women and men to 
adopt sustainable lifestyles.


This bill seeks to integrate, as mandatory, the subject: Climate Change 
Education into the Science curriculum of Grades 2 to Senior High School of the 
Philippine Education System, in both private and public. Mandating the subject on 
climate change will help people, especially the youth, in understanding and 
addressing the impact of global warming, increasing "climate change literacy," and 
encouraging changes in their attitudes and behavior to protect and preserve our 
environment.
MARCOS
Senator


EGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENAT
S.B. No.
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FEB 26 P5:17
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS ^ 8
AN ACT
INTEGRATING THE SUBJECT ON CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION 
INTO THE SCIENCE CURRICULUM OF GRADES 2 TO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 
OF THE PHILIPPINE EDUCATION SYSTEM, BOTH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled.
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SECTION 1. Short Title. -  This Act shall be known as the "Climate Change
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Education Act."
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Sec. 2. Declaration o f Policy. -  The State shall protect and advance the right
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of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and
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harmony of nature. The State also recognizes the importance of providing quaiity
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education and an integrated system reievant to the needs of the people and society.
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Towards this end, the State shail introduce pro-active measures to raise the
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awareness of the public, especialiy the youth, on climate change and address the
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impact of global warming.
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Sec. 3. Climate Change Education. -T h e  Department of Education (DepEd)
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shall prescribe the integration of Ciimate Change education under the Science
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Curriculum of Grades 2 to Senior High School level, in both private and public
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educational institutions.
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The instruction of the subject shall include both theoretical and practical
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components to ensure effective learning and deep understanding of the subject matter
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including, but not limited to, the following:


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a) How natural environment function and how human activities increase 
hazards to disasters, environmental degradation, and resource depletion, 
among others;
b) Relevant national and local environmental laws;
c) Pressing globai and local environmental issues; and
d) Measures to prevent and mitigate and mitigate the effects of climate 
change.
Sec. 4. Annua! Review and Assessment -T h e  DepEd shall conduct an annual 
review of the institutionalization of the Climate Change education in Grades 2 to Senior 
High School level to ensure its efficient implementation and assess the learning 
outcome of the students.
Sec. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -  Within ninety (90) days from 
the effectivity of this Act, the DepEd shall formulate and promulgate the necessary 
rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.
Sec. 6. Repealing Clause. -  All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or 
other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec. 7. Separability Clause. -  If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall 
remain in force and effect.
Sec. 8. Effectivity. -  This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following 
the completion of its publication either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of 
general circulation in the Philippines.
Approved,