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Second Regular Session
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
INTEGRATING MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY IN BASIC EDUCATION 
CURRICULUM
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The advancements in technology made information readily accessible to many. 
With one click and quick google search, information is literally at our fingertips. But 
without proper tools and mindset, one can easily be misled and be miseducated.
Schools in different countries have already adjusted their educational methods 
in response to the ubiquity of the internet and the corollary deluge of available 
information to the youth. In Finland, a multi-platform, cross-subject information 
literacy program was introduced to primary schools where students are trained to 
detect false information or spot manipulated content. In the USA, several states 
require media literacy education in elementary and secondary schools.
In the Philippines, the Department of Education through its Education Futures 
Unit has already started efforts on reframing the curriculum to prioritize essential and 
cross-cutting knowledge and 21st century competencies and to embed multiliteracies 
in information, health, finance, civics, among others.
This bill recognizes and embraces the digital transformation of our time and 
proposes the integration of media and information literacy programs into our basic 
education curriculum. It seeks to equip our young students with the necessary skills 
to properly navigate the vast universe of social media and digital landscape, which 
have become so well-entrenched in our lives. This measure also aims to incorporate


in their daily learning routine exercises on content analysis, fact checking, information 
validation, among others that will be useful as they deal with the overwhelming 
amount of information online.
In addition, it seeks to re-establish the social media, through education, as 
powerful platforms of intellectual exchange of ideas, source of empowering 
information and meaningful discourse, rather than channels of hatred, disunity and 
confusion. Further, the bill intends to develop a generation of creative and critical 
thinkers, and dynamic participants in our democratic processes.
In this light, the immediate passage of this bill is highly recommended.
RAMOJf^^O^^EmiA, JR.


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session
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SENATE 
S. No. 1593
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
INTEGRATING MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY IN BASIC EDUCATION 
CURRICULUM
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Media and Information
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Literacy Act'.
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State recognizes the vital role of the youth
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in nation-building and promotes and protects their physical, moral, spiritual,
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intellectual, and social well-being. The State also recognizes the role of all educational
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institutions in the inculcation of patriotism and nationalism, fostering love of humanity,
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respect for human rights, appreciation of the role of national heroes in the historical
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development of the country, teaching the rights and duties of citizenship,
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strengthening ethical and spiritual values, developing moral character and personal
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discipline, encouraging critical and creative thinking, broadening scientific and
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technological knowledge, and promoting vocational efficiency.
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Towards this end, the State shall formulate and implement educational policies
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that encourage critical and creative thinking, intellectual discipline, and civic
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participation and responsibility among the youth.
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Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, "Media and Information
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Literacy" shall refer to a set of cognitive and practical skills in finding, accessing,
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organizing, evaluating, interpreting, and creating information across mass media and


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online platforms. Evaluation involves the analysis of the context, value, reliability, 
accuracy, and truthfulness of available information, reports, content, data, and 
images.
Sec. 4. Integration of Media and Information Literacy in Basic Education 
Curricuium. - It is hereby mandated that Media. and Information Literacy shall be 
integrated into the basic education curricuium implemented by the Department of 
Education (DepEd).
Media and Information Literacy shall be incorporated as an essential component 
into the teaching of core subjects and enrichment activities of the students. The DepEd 
shali develop instructional strategies, tools and pedagogies to implement this Act.
Sec. 5. Coverage of Media and Information Literacy Program. - Media and 
Information Literacy program shall promote active citizenship, respect for others, 
socio-culturai diversity, and honesty; train and develop creative and critical thinking; 
and encourage responsibie use of oniine piatforms. The program wouid include 
activities and exercises about source verification, content validation and analysis, fact­
checking, information appreciation and comprehension, among others.
Sec. 6. Review and assessment - The DepEd shaii conduct a periodic review 
of the integration of Media and Information Literacy program into the basic education 
curriculum to ensure its proper implementation and assess student learning outcomes 
for the purpose of determining its efficacy. An annual report shall be submitted to the 
Committees on Basic Education of both houses of Congress within thirty (30) days 
from the termination of the review and assessment.
Sec. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within ninety (90) days from 
the effectivity of this Act, the DepEd, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, shall 
issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.
Sec. 8. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is held Invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision or part not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting.
Sec. 9. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary to or 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, or amended 
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Sec. 10. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved/