Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
____________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT INTEGRATING THE TEACHING OF THE 1987 PHILIPPINE 
CONSTITUTION IN THE SECONDARY EDUCATION CURRICULUM OF ALL 
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Sec. 17, Art. II of the 1987 Constitution states that “The State shall give priority to 
education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and 
nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and 
development.” 
This proposed measure seeks to include the study of the Constitution in the secondary 
school curriculum to increase Filipinos' awareness of their rights and responsibilities, 
and instill a nationalist mindset. 
This bill aims to develop a Constitutional Education Course for junior and senior high 
school students in all public and private schools. 
This proposed measure also aims to develop the students’ appreciation and exercise 
of democratic values, foster their understanding and practice of active citizenship and 
people’s participation in government processes, and equip them with knowledge of the 
Constitution. The said course shall be developed in accordance with the standards and 
principles in developing the enhanced basic education curriculum stated in Republic 
Act 10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013. 
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good 
of the Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
January 16, 2023
1:33 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
______________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
______________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT INTEGRATING THE TEACHING OF THE 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION 
IN THE SECONDARY EDUCATION CURRICULUM OF ALL PUBLIC AND 
PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Mandatory Constitutional 
Education Act" 
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - Article XIV, Section 3(1) of the 1987 Constitution of the 
Republic of the Philippines states that all educational institutions include the study of the 
Constitution as part of the curriculum. Moreover, Article XIV, Section 3(2) of the Constitution 
also states that educational institutions shall "inculcate patriotism and nationalism, foster love 
of humanity, respect for human rights, appreciation of the role of national heroes in the 
historical development of the country, teach the rights and duties of citizenship, strengthen 
ethical and spiritual values, develop moral character and personal discipline, encourage 
critical and creative thinking, broaden scientifically and technological knowledge, and promote 
vocational efficiency". Thus, it is hereby declared a policy of the State to fulfill the said 
provision by integrating education on the Constitution in the secondary education curriculum 
in all public and private educational institutions. 
Sec. 3. Development of the Constitutional Education Course. – The Department of 
Education (DepEd), in collaboration with the concerned government agencies and experts on 
the Constitution from the academe shall develop the Constitutional Education Course that will 
be integrated into the secondary education curriculum in all public and private educational 
institutions. The course shall be developed by the standards and principles of developing the 
enhanced basic education curriculum stated in Republic Act No. 10533 or the "Enhanced 
Basic Education Act of 2013". 
Sec. 4. Constitutional Education Course Objectives. - The Constitutional Education 
Courses for secondary school students shall seek to accomplish the following; 
a. Raise their level of awareness and understanding of the history and provisions of the
1987 Constitution as well as their rights and duties as a Filipino citizen;
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b. Develop their appreciation and exercise of democratic values, such as transparency, 
accountability, and respect for human rights and dignity; 
 
c. Foster their understanding and practice of active citizenship and people's participation in 
government processes; and 
 
d. Equip them with the knowledge of the Constitution that they can use in their analysis and 
involvement in public issues. 
 
Sec. 5. Constitutional Education Course Framework. - The Constitutional Education 
Courses in the secondary education curriculum will cover topics including, but not limited to, 
the following: 
 
a. History and Overview of the 1987 Constitution; 
b. Nationalism and Sovereignty; 
c. State Principles and Policies; 
d. The National Territory; 
e. Government Branches, Institutions, and Processes; 
f. Rights and Duties of Citizens; 
g. National Economy and Patrimony; 
h. Citizenship and Suffrage; 
i. Democratic Values, Social Justice, and Human Rights; 
j. Active Citizenship and People's Participation in Governance; 
k. Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture, and Sports; and 
I. Current Issues. 
 
Sec. 6. Constitution Education Training for Teachers. - The training of teachers in 
carrying out the Constitution Education Course shall be incorporated in the teacher 
education and training programs mandated by Republic Act No. 10533 or the "Enhanced 
Basic Education Act of 2013". 
 
Sec. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity 
of this Act, the DepEd, with the assistance of the concerned government agencies and experts 
on the Constitution from the academe shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations 
for the effective implementation of this Act. 
 
Sec. 8. Separability Clause. - If any provision, section, or part of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, invalidate, or impair any other 
provisions, sections, or parts hereof. 
 
Sec. 9. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, issuances, circulars, rules and 
regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly. 
 


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Sec. 10. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,