FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution, Article 2, Section 16 mandates that the State shall protect and advance 
the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and 
harmony of nature. 
The United States Congress reported a finding that greenhouse gases are accumulating in 
the atmosphere, causing global temperatures to rise at a rate that poses a significant threat to the 
economy and security to public health and welfare, and to the global environment. There is 
scientific consensus that human activities are the major cause of atmospheric greenhouse gas 
accumulation. 
Mandatory steps will be required to slow or stop the accumulation of atmospheric 
greenhouse gases. Atmospheric greenhouse gases can be significantly reduced through 
conservation, by shifting to renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, tidal, and geothermal, 
and by increasing the efficiency of buildings, including domiciles, and transportation, and by 
advances in technology. 
Providing clear information about global warming, in a variety of forms, can increase 
understanding and encourage individuals and communities to take action. The implementation of 
measures that promote energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy will greatly reduce 
human impact on the environment. By informing people of new technologies and programs as 
they become available, we will ensure maximum understanding and maximum impact of those 
measures. 
This bill seeks to develop a program to promote awareness to the effects of global 
warming and the actions that each individual may take to participate in saving the environment. 


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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
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JUN 10 Ph :S‘ 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING THE CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM 
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 “Climate Change Educational 
Program Act.” 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It shall be the policy of the State to protect and 
advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm 
and harmony of nature. To this end, the State shall promote activities that increase the awareness 
of each individual of the concerns of the environment. 
SECTION 3. Establishment and Purpose. -The Secretary of the Department of Science 
and Technology shall establish a Climate Change Education Program to- 
(A) Broaden the understanding of climate change, possible long and short-term 
consequences, and potential solutions; 
(B) Apply the latest scientific and technological discoveries to provide formal and 
informal learning opportunities to people of all ages, including those of diverse cultural 
and linguistic backgrounds; and 
(C) Emphasize actionable information to help people understand and to promote 
implementation of new technologies, programs, and incentives related to energy 
conservation, renewable energy, and greenhouse gas reduction. 
SECTION 4. Program Elements. - The Climate Change Education Program shall 
include- 
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(A) A national information campaign to disseminate information on and promote 
implementation of the new technologies, programs, and incentives described in Section 
(3) (C); and 
(B) A competitive grant program to provide grants to local governments, educational 
institutions, and other organizations to-- 
(1) Create informal education materials, exhibits, and multimedia presentations 
relevant to climate change and climate science; 
(2) Develop climate science kindergarten through high school curriculum and 
supplementary educational materials; or 
(3) Publish climate change and climate science information in print, electronic, 
and audio-visual forms. 
SECTION 5. Report to Congress. - Not later than one year after the date of enactment of 
this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology 
shall transmit to Congress a report that evaluates the scientific merits, educational effectiveness, 
and broader impacts of activities under this section. 
SECTION 6. Appropriations. -To carry out the provisions of this Act, such amount as 
hereby necessary is hereby authorized to be appropriated from the National Treasury. Thereafter, 
the amount necessary for the continuation of the program shall be included in the annual 
appropriation of the Department of Science and Technology. 
SECTION 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain 
valid and subsisting. 
SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or is inconsistent 
with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly. 
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SECTION 9. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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