Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2610

HOUSE BILL No,

Introduced by BAYAN MUNA
Reps. NERI J. COLMENARES, CARLOS ISAGANI T. ZARATE,
and ANTONIO L. TINIO

AN ACT
RECOGNIZING THE OBSERVANCE OF NOVEMBER 17 OF EVERY YEAR AS
THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ DAY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Filipino students have Jong been at the forefront of Philippine history, During the Spanish
colonization, although it was the Katipunan that eventually led the revolutionary movement
against the colonizers in 1898, the contribution of the student seformists helped open the
minds of many Filipinos into supporting the fight for freedom and democracy.

During Martial Law, organizations such as the Student Cultural Association of the University
of the Philippines and the Kabataang Makabayan were instrumental in the active participation
of the youth in social issues. ‘The said organizations advanced student activism and national
democratic thought throughout the country, resulting in massive demonstrations during che
1970s that were pivotal in the snowballing effect of public unrest against the dictatorship.

The student movement continues to demonstrate its unfailing commitment to fight against all
forms of discrimination, oppression, and injustice. “Education for All” is a call continuovsly
made by groups such as the National Union of Students in the Philippines, the League of
Filipino Students, the College Editors Guild of the Philippines and the Student Christ ar
Movement of the Philippines,

Hvery year on November 17, students and schools all over the world celebrate she
International Students’ Day to commemorate student activism and its contribution to
democracy and the world’s societies. Since it was first commemorated in London by the
International Students’ Council in 1941, the tradition has been kept by various student
organizations worldwide. In the Philippines, the time has come for Congress to formelly
recognize the celebration of Intemational Students’ Day as part of its commitment to legislate
laws for the youth's social, intellectual, and moral development.

Approved on third reading in the 15th Congtess, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly
sought:


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Rep. CARLOS S et TO ZARATE

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Rep. ANTONIO L. TINIO

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

__2610

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by BAYAN MUNA.
Reps. NERI J. COLMENARES, CARLOS ISAGANI T. ZARATE,
and ANTONIO L. TINIO

AN ACT
RECOGNIZING THE OBSERVANCE OF NOVEMBER 17 OF EVERY YEAR AS.
THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ DAY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the Flouse of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. -’This act shall be known as the “International Students’ Day Act of
2013,”

I Students’ D

SECTION 2. In recognition of the international observance of Internatio
which -was first marked in 1941 in London by the International Students! (
commemorate the execution of nine Czechoslovakian students who fought against the Nei
occupation and for the invaluable contribution of student activism to Philippine democracy,
the 17” of November of every year is hereby declared “International Students’ Day” in the
Philippines.

SECTION 3. International Seadents’ Day shall be celebrated in the Philippines every year as a
testament to the commitment of students worldwide to fight against discrimination, oppression
and intolerance, and most especially, the right to education

SECTION 4, All schools, colleges and universities ate hereby encouraged co extend their full
support for exercises and activities launched by students during the International Students?
Day.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in th
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,