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 
MANDATING INCLUSION OF PANDEMICS, EPIDEMICS, AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH 
CRISES AS PART OF THE CURRICULUM OF ALL PRIMARY AND SECONDARY 
SCHOOLS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Pandemics, epidemics, and similar public health crises impact not only the health and well-being 
of the population but also a nation’s economy and its capacity for the delivery of basic services 
to the people. The COVID-19 pandemic is a testament to how public health emergencies of this 
scale can largely impact the lives of the people and the nation.  
During the earlier months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country had some issues with properly 
enforcing health protocols and travel restrictions as there was overwhelming confusion amongst 
the public. In this light, this measure seeks to prepare the public by providing them with adequate 
knowledge about public health emergencies through the integration of the discussion on 
pandemics, epidemics, and other public health emergencies into the curricula of primary and 
secondary education.  
This measure provides for the development of age and level-appropriate courses on the effects 
of these health emergencies, achieving preparedness and adopting mitigation strategies, to be 
led by the Department of Education in coordination with the Department of Health, National 
Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council, and other relevant institutions.  
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. the  
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
September 8, 2022
10:25 am
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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 
MANDATING INCLUSION OF PANDEMICS, EPIDEMICS, AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH 
CRISES AS PART OF THE CURRICULUM OF ALL PRIMARY AND SECONDARY 
SCHOOLS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Inclusion of Pandemics Education in the Curriculum. – Teaching of and 
discussions on pandemics, epidemics, other public health crises, their effects, and preparedness 
or mitigation strategies are hereby required to be part of the curriculum of all primary and 
secondary schools in the Philippines. 
The Department of Education (DepEd) shall consult with the Department of Health, the National 
Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Council, and other relevant public or private institutions 
in crafting the age and level-appropriate curriculum for this purpose. 
SEC. 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The DepEd shall adopt the necessary rules 
and regulations to implement the provision of this Act. 
SEC. 3. Appropriations. – The funds needed for this purpose shall be taken from the 
appropriations of the Department of Education. Thereafter, such an amount necessary for the 
implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. – All other laws, acts, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
presidential proclamations, issuances, rules, and regulations, or parts thereof which are contrary 
to or inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified 
accordingly.  
SEC. 5. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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