Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
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House`BillNd'.       §530__
Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
climate  change  is  quickly  becoming  a  daunting  issue  that the  world  can  no
longer ignore.  Effects of this crisis, such as extreme storm surges and droughts and
heavy flooding, have been plaguing countries across the globe.
The Philippines is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change.  If we
fail  to  address  this  worsening  crisis,  the  nation  stands  to  lose  millions  in  damaged
properties and, even worse, loss of life.
Therefore,   there   is   a   need   to   raise   awareness   about  the   urgency   and
importance  of  reversing  the  effects   of  climate   change.   In   order  to   protect  the
environment for future generations, we should ensure that everyone understands the
gravity of this crisis, particularly the youth.
This  bill  seeks  to  integrate  lessons  on  climate  change  and  environmental
protection   in   the   curriculum   of   basic   education.   The   youth   will   be   the   future
stakeholders and leaders that would soon take an active role in reversing the effects
of climate change. Therefore, raising awareness during their formative years in school
would better equip them for the environmental challenges ahead.
The immediate passage of this measure is earnestly sought.
GABRIEL !#.
3rd District,  CAMARINES SUR


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
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House Bill No. a530
Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.
AN ACT TO INTEGRATH LESSONS 0N CLIMATE CHANGE AND
EI`IVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE CURRICULUM 0F BASIC
EDUCATION
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION   1.   Title.   -   This   Act   shall   be   known   as   the   "climate   Change   and
Environmental Protection Education Act of 2022."
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. -It is the policy of the State to recognize the vital
role of the youth  in  nation-building  and to  promote and  protect their physical,  moral,
spiritual, intellectual, and social wellbeing.  It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and
nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.
SECTION  3. As used  in this Act, the term  "Basic Education" shall refer to the formal
education  system  enforced  in  the  Philippines  which  starts  from  Kindergarten  and
which proceeds to the six grades of elementary education, followed by two years each
of Junior and Senior High School.
SECTION  4.  The  Department  of  Education  is  hereby  mandated  to  include  in  the
appropriate subjects of the curriculum of basic education lessons on climate change
and environmental protection. Such lessons shall emphasize how our schoolchildren
could be of assistance in protecting our environment.
SECTION.  5.  The  funds  necessary  to  carry  out  the  provision  of this  Act  shall  be
included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law
and thereafter
SECTION 6. Separability clause.  - lf 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 7. Repealing clause. -All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations,
and  administrative  regulations  or  parts  thereof  inconsistent  herewith  are  hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.


SECTION 8. Effectivity Clause. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,