Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

Hotise Bill No. : 7434

INTRODUCED BY REP. JOSE “BONG” J. TEVES, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act No. 11053 or the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018 was enacted as a result of the
death of Horacio “Atio” Castillo III, a University of Santo Tomas law student, in 2017 due to
allegedly hazing. Despite the passage of the said law in 2018, at least 10 persons have
reportedly died due to alleged hazing in various educational institutions. Just recently, in the
last week of February 2023, another victim in the name of John Matthew Salilig of Adamson
University died due to allegedly hazing. This means that notwithstanding the enactment of the
law prohibiting hazing, it is still being practiced by several organizations, associations,
societies, fraternities, and sororities. This representation believes that the reason why it is still
being practiced is that many are still unaware of the prohibitions set forth in the Anti-Hazing
Act of 2018 and the gravity of punishments included therein.

Although there is a legal principle of “Ignoratia Legis Non Excusat” which means
“Ignorance of the law, excuses no one from compliance therewith”, we must still extensively
educate the public about the prohibition and negative impact of hazing to our educational

institutions, societies, communities, and last but not the least, to our fellow Filipinos.

Thus, this proposed measure seeks to institutionalize the provision of informational
materials, seminars, and orientation to the public and strengthen the education campaign,


especially in academic institutions and include the same in their curriculum and communities
about the prohibited acts and penalties under the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018. This will instill
knowledge to and dissuade our citizens from engaging in any form of hazing as a condition to
entering any organization, association, society, fraternity, or sorority. Because this
representation firmly believes that a legitimate organization, association, society, fraternity, or

sorority does not resort to senseless violence in welcoming a member, brother, or sister.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

HON. JOSE iG” J. TEVES, JR.
Representative, TGP Party-List


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

7434

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House Bill No.

INTRODUCED BY REP. JOSE “BONG” J. TEVES, JR.

AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE INFORMATION DISSEMINATION AND
EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ABOUT REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11053 ALSO KNOWN AS
‘THE ANTI-HAZING ACT OF 2018

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

SECTION 1. Short Title.— This Act shall be known as the “Tulong at Gabay para sa
mga Pilipino Kontra Hazing Educational Campaign Act.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. ~ Consistent with the provisions of the 1987
Constitution on the promotion of general welfare, maintenance of peace and order, and the
protection of life, liberty, and property, it is hereby declared as policy of the State to educate
the people against the practice of undergoing hazing as a means for admission and continuing
membership in any organization, association, society, fraternity, or sorority.

SECTION 3. The Role of the Department of Education and Commission on
Higher Education. — The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher


Education (CHED) shall actively publish and disseminate informational materials regarding
the prohibitions contained in the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018, and shall hold dialogues with
leaders and members of school-based organizations, associations, societies, fraternities, and
sororities under their respective jurisdictions at the beginning of every school year in order to
curtail the practice of hazing as a means of admission and continuing membership to any
organization, association, society, fraternity, and sorority. The administration of schools,
colleges, and universities shall likewise publish and disseminate informational materials to all

students enrolled in their respective educational institutions.

Likewise, the DepEd and CHED shall encourage appropriate alternative requirements
for membership and admission to said organizations such as but not limited to tree-planting.
activities, community and school development services, and other activities not contrary to law

but promote camaraderie and spirit of friendly good-fellowship.

SECTION 4. Inclusion in the curriculum of the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018. - The
DepEd and CHED shall include in the curriculum the study of Republic Act No. 11053 or the
Anti-Hazing Act of 2018 in order to fully inform the students of the prohibited acts, negative
impact, and penalties of hazing

SECTION 5. Role of the Department of Interior and Local Government. - The
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) together with the Philippine National
Police (PNP) and the Barangay Officials shall actively publish and disseminate informational
materials regarding the prohibitions contained in the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018. They shall also
conduct public seminars and orientations to the public especially in the communities of the ban
on hazing as a means of admission and continuing membership to any organization,

association, society, fraternity, and sorority.

The informational materials, public seminars and orientation, shall include alternative
ways such as community-based development services, activities that will beneficial to the
community, and other activities not contrary to law,


SECTION 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The DepEd, CHED, DILG,
PNP, shall promulgate the Implementing Rules and Regulations for an orderly execution of
this Act within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act.

SECTION 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act shall be declared
unconstitutional or invalid, such declaration shall not invalidate other parts thereof which shall
remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees or
issuances, letters of instruction, administrative orders, rules, and regulations contrary to or
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 9. 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,