NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. No. 1726
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Introduced by Senator MARK A. VILLAR
AN ACT
INTEGRATING A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF PHILIPPINE HISTORY 
DURING WORLD WAR II INTO THE HIGHER EDUCATION CURRICULUM
EXPLANATORY NOTE
It is the policy of the State to promote and protect the physical, moral, 
intellectual and social well-being of the youth and inculcate the values of patriotism 
and nationalism to foster love of humanity, respect for human rights, and encourage 
involvement in the political and civic affairs of the country.
There is a need to impress to the youth as part of their education the history 
of the Philippines during World War II for them to be reminded of the era wherein 
the Philippines gained recognition as a nation who fought its way to freedom and 
independence. It is also imperative for Future Filipino youth to always be reminded 
and remember the heroism of their forefathers to enforce their sense of patriotism 
and nationalism for the country.
This bill seeks to place a mechanism that shall highlight the role of national 
heroes in the historical development of the country by emphasizing the history and 
stories of the great struggle and heroism of Filipino soldiers who fought the 
Japanese occupational forces during the war. For this purpose, a comprehensive 
study of Philippine history during World War II shall be integrated into and shall 
cover a reasonable percentage of the mandatory Philippine History subject being 
offered under the general education curriculum in higher education courses of all 
higher education institutions (HEIs) in the country.
Immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
MARK A. VILLAR


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
s. No. 1726
RECEIVCD BY:
Introduced by Senator MARK A. VILLAR
AN ACT
INTEGRATING A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF PHILIPPINE HISTORY 
DURING WORLD WAR II INTO THE HIGHER EDUCATION CURRICULUM
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assem bled:
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Section 1. It is the policy of the State to promote and protect the physical,
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moral, intellectual and social well-being of the youth and inculcate the values of
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patriotism and nationalism to foster love of humanity, respect for human rights, and
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encourage involvement in the political and civic affairs of the country.
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To this end, the State shall put in place a mechanism that shall highlight the
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role of national heroes in the historical development of the country and thus educate
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the youth on the values of patriotism and nationalism and preserve for posterity the
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stories on the great struggle and heroism of Filipino soldiers who fought the
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Japanese occupational forces during the war.
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Sec 2. A comprehensive study of Philippine history during World War II shall
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be integrated into and shall cover a reasonable percentage of the mandatory
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Philippine History subject being offered under the general education curriculum in
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higher education courses of all higher education institutions (HEIs) in the country.
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The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) shall, pursuant to its mandate
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under Republic Act No. 7722, otherwise known as the "Higher Education Act of


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1994", develop in close collaboration with the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office-
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Department of National Defense (PVAO-DND), a program to execute and implement
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the provisions of this Act.
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All HEIs are encouraged to keep in their libraries adequate books, resources,
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and reference materials on World War II as it transpired in the Philippines.
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Sec. 3. Within one hundred eighty (180) days from the effectivity of this Act,
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the CHED shall, in coordination with the PVAO-DND, formulate and issue the rules
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and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Act. Other government
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entities may be tapped jointly by the principals as resource or advisory groups in this
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undertaking.
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Resource persons such as prominent historians, history professors, members
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of historical associations, college or university presidents or administrators, faculty
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members and students may also be invited jointly by CHED and PVAO-DND to
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participate.
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Sec. 4. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is declared
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unconstitutional or invalid, the portions or provisions which are not affected shall
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continue to be in full force and effect.
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Sec. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, issuances, circulars,
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rules and regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of
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this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of general
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circulation in the Philippines.
Approved,