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Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Executive Order 209, as amended by Executive 221, otherwise 
known as the Family Code of the Philippines, is one of the notable and 
innovative measures promulgated during the Administration of then 
President Aquino. The Family Code which took effect on August 3, 1988 
effectuates the reforms and changes to the Civil Code provisions on 
Family Relations consistent with Filipino values, customs and traditions 
vis-a-vis recent developments in the socio-cultural scene. 
Considering the importance of marriage and family relation in our 
society, the necessity of providing our countrymen with information 
regarding their marital rights and obligations is of utmost significance. 
It is also important to note that in light of the increase in reported cases 
of spousal abuse, knowledge and familiarity with the provisions of the 
Family Code is important to enable either spouse to enforce and protect 
his or her rights under the law. A massive dissemination campaign must 
be effected in order to make Filipinos cognizant of their rights and 
obligations. 
This is even more compelling if we also take into 
consideration the approval of Republic Act No. 6809 which lowered the 
age of majority from 21 to 18. 
To this end, we must instill reforms in our present educational 
curriculum so as to make our educational system responsive to the needs 
of society. Hence, this bill seeks to include the study of the Family Code 
as part of the curriculum in the tertiary or collegiate level. The proposal 
seeks to inculcate upon students appreciation of the sanctity of marriage 
as an inviolable social institution, to preserve close family ties and in 
case of legal separation or annulment of marriage, to allow them to 
exercise their respective rights and obligations. 
Support of this bill is earnestly requested. 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC ) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator jinggoy Ejercito Estrada 
AN ACT 
TO INCLUDE THE STUDY OF THE FAMILY CODE (E.O. 209, AS 
AMENDED BY E.O. 222) IN THE TERTIARY OR COLLEGIATE LEVEL 
CURRICULUM AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be if enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Inclusion of Family Code in fhe Curriculum. - The 
study of the Family Code of the Philippines (E.O. 209, as amended) is 
hereby required to be included in the curriculum of tertiary or collegiate 
level of all private and public educational institutions. 
SEC. 2. Implemenfing Rules and Regulations. - The Commission 
on Higher Education shall issue and publish the rules and regulations 
necessary for the effective implementation of this Act within sixty (60) 
days from date of its effectivity. 
SEC. 3. Penalties for Violation. - Any violation or circumvention of 
the provisions of this Act shall be sanctioned as a violation of the rules 
and regulations of the Commission on Higher Education. 
SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, orders, decrees, rules and 
regulations inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are 
hereby amended or repealed accordingly. 
SEC. 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) 
days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved,