NINETEEMTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
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SENATE 
S. B. NO. 936
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Introduced by SENATOR JOEL VILLANUEVA
AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING A NATIONAL VALUES, ETIQUETTE, AND 
MORAL UPRIGHTNESS PROGRAM; A COMMISSION ON FILIPINO
VALUES; AND INTER-FAITH PRESIDENTIAL COUNCIL,
INSTITUTING A FAITH-BASED AND VALUES-ORIENTED 
LEADERSHIP, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
In this modern day and age, Filipinos are more vulnerable to adopt, and adapt 
to, foreign influences made more accessible by technology. Due to the accessibility of 
smartphones and internet connection, a Filipino youth spends an average of six hours 
a week online, while 3.5 percent of the youth are logging in at least 35 hours a week.1 
At this rate, Filipino values are slowly fading.
Through the enactment of Republic Act No. 11476 or the Good Manners and 
Right Conduct (GMRC) and Values Education Act, GMRC and Values Education were 
institutionalized as separate subjects from Grades 1 to 6 and Grades 7 to 10, 
respectively. However, inculcation of values should not stop at basic education level.
This bill seeks to instill national values, instruct proper etiquette, and inculcate 
moral uprightness to Filipinos through the crafting of a Program on National Values, 
Etiquette and Moral Uprightness to be implemented by a Commission on Filipino 
Values. This bill also mandates that lessons on moral uprightness will be integrated in 
basic, higher and tertiary education. With respect to basic education, the curriculum 
shall be aligned with the implementation of GMRC and Values Education Act.
1 #SoMeForAYRH; A Guide in Using Social Media and Social Networking sites for Adoiescent and Youth Reproductive Health 
Advocacy. Retrieved from: https://doh.gov.ph/sites/default/files/basic-page/SoMe4AYRH%20Guide_Updated-min.pdf (date last 
accessed: July 27, 2022).


In acdition, this bill also requires government offices to include modules on 
patriotism, national pride and identity, moral uprightness, including online and social 
etiquette in employee orientation and training programs. Private establishments are 
also encouraged to do the same.
The passage of this bill is critical at this juncture in our history. In 2021, the 
Transparency International noted that the Philippines ranked 117th (out of 180 
countries) in terms of Corruption Perception Index. Accordingly, the Philippines only 
obtained a score of 33 out of 100 - its lowest score since 2012.2 Thus, this bill, which 
aims to have a well-ordered society anchored on the teaching and inculcation of well- 
entrenched values and moral uprightness, is a good step towards improving the 
country’s ranking in the global perception index.
The immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
SENATOR JOEL VILLANUEVA
2 January 26, 2022. 'PH is a significant decliner’ in global corruption index, ranks 117m. CNN Philippines. Available at 
https://www.cnnphilippines.eom/news/2022/1/26/PH-117th-global-corruption-index-2021-.html (date last accessed: July 17, 
2022).


NiNETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
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SENATE
S. B. NO. 936
Introduced by SENATOR JOEL VILLANUEVA
AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING A NATIONAL VALUES, ETIQUETTE, AND 
MORAL UPRIGHTNESS PROGRAM; A COMMISSION ON FILIPINO 
VALUES; AND INTER-FAITH PRESIDENTIAL COUNCIL, 
INSTITUTING A FAITH-BASED AND VALUES-ORIENTED 
LEADERSHIP, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “National 
Values, Etiquette, and Moral Uprightness Act”
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy.-Jhe preamble of the 1987 Constitution 
implores the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane society, 
and establish a Governmejnt that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, 
promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure 
to ourselves and our posterity, the blessings of independence and democracy 
under the rule of law and a regime of trust, justice, freedom, love, equality and 
peace.
Pursuant to this, the State shall have the responsibility of passing laws 
and institute programs that will lead us to the kind of society that the Philippine 
Constitution aspires. Towards this end, it is the policy of the State to promote 
and protect the physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being of 
the youth and to recognize its role in nation building. It shall inculcate in the 
youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and 
civic affairs.
SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following 
terms aie defined:


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(a) 
National Values shall mean a set of ideals and principles shared 
by the members of the community;
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Etiquette shall mean a customary code of behavior to be observed 
in a society: and
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Mortal Uprightness shall mean a conduct that conforms to an 
accepted standard of right and wrong.
SEC. 4. Establishment of the Commission on Filipino Values. -
There is hereby created a Commission on Filipino Values (hereinafter, the 
“Commission”), which shall be composed of the Secretary of the Department of 
Education (DepEd) as Chairperson, the Commission on Higher Education 
(CHED), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), 
a representative from both houses of Congress, together with representatives 
from major religious groups in the country, which shall be inter-faith, as 
members. The Commission shall conduct a nationwide consultation, and 
through consensus, craft a Program on National Values, Etiquette and Moral 
Uprightness (the “Program”).
The Commission shall draft a roadmap for the implementation of the 
Program, which shall be submitted to the President for his/her approval. The 
Commission shall likewise implement the approved Program.
The Commission shall continue to meet every three (3) years, or as the 
need arises, and shall conduct an evaluation of the performance, 
accomplishments and impact of the implementation of this Act.
SEC. 5. institutionalizing National Values, Etiquette, and Moral 
Uprightness in Educational Institutions. - To carry out the declared policies 
in Section 2 of this Act, teaching of the National Program on Values, including, 
but not limited to, patriotism, national pride and identity. Etiquette, Moral 
Uprightness, and social and online etiquette, shall be institutionalized as part of 
the curriculum in all levels in kindergarten, elementary, secondary, technical- 
vocational, and college institutions in the country; Provided, That the teaching 
of the foregoing in the kindergarten, elementary, and secondary levels shall be 
aligned and integrated with the teaching of values education in K-12 basic 
education curriculum in accordance with Republic Act No. 11476, otherwise 
known as the GMRC and Values Education Act.
SEC. 6. Implememation in Workplaces. - All government offices. 
Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), national agencies, 
and local government units, shall include modules on patriotism, national pride 
and identity and Moral Uprightness, including online and social etiquette, in 
employee orientation or training programs. Appropriate employee seminars 
shall also be regularly held on the aforesaid topics.
Private entities, through their respective Human Resources Department 
(HRD) or equivalent, are encouraged to include modules on patriotism, national


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pride, identity, and Moral Uprightness, including online and social etiquette, in 
employee orientation or training programs. Appropriate employee seminars 
may also be held on the aforesaid projects.
SEC. 7. Values Officer in Government Offices, including GOCCs. - 
it is hereby mandated that all government offices, GOCCs, national agencies, 
and local government units, shall have at least one (1) Values Officer that will 
oversee the implementation of the policies under this Act. Functions of Values 
Officers include values orientation of new hires and training sessions, seminars, 
or teach-ins of current employees, among others.
SEC, 8. Presidential Inter-Faith Council.- There is hereby established 
a Presidential Inter-Faith Council under the control and supervision of the 
President, which shall be composed of leaders of religious organizations in the 
Philippines.
The Council shall:
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Meet on a regular basis to discuss matters pertaining to religion, 
faith, morals, values formation and education, and such other 
related matters;
(b) 
Attend regular meetings with the Commission and advise and 
assist the Commission on matters pertaining to religion, faith, 
morals, values formation and education, and such other related 
matters;
(c) 
Attend regular meetings with the President and advise and assist 
the President on matters pertaining to religion, faith, morals, values 
formation and education, and such other related matters;
(d) 
Provide consultative and advisory services to the various 
government and private agencies on matters pertaining to religion, 
faith, morals, values formation and education, and such other 
related matters; and
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Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the President 
of the Philippines relating to religion, faith, morals, values formation 
and education, and such other related matters.
SEC. 9. Separability Clause. - If any part of this Act shall be held 
unconstitutional or invalid, other parts not otherwise affected thereby shall 
remain in force and effect.
SEC. 10. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, resolutions, orders, or 
ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, 
amended or modified accordingly.


SEC. 11. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation.
Approved,