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 MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY IN THE BASIC EDUCATION 
CURRICULUM 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Digital technology has become a vital part of our lives. Through our smartphones, laptops, 
computers, tablets, and other technologies, we have at our fingertips a vast source of references 
and information which we could utilize to improve our lives. As beneficial digital technology has 
been to our day-to-day transactions, it is also however used for harmful and unscrupulous 
activities. One pressing problem with the overwhelming amount of information readily available 
on the internet (and the widespread misinformation on social media) is knowing the veracity of 
data.  
As such, there is a need to introduce media and information literacy to the younger generations 
to encourage responsible, productive, and ethical use of the internet. This measure proposes the 
integration of media and information literacy programs into our basic education curriculum. Under 
this proposal, media and information literacy shall be incorporated as essential components in 
the teaching of core subjects and enrichment activities for the students. It aims to incorporate 
into their daily learning routine exercises content analysis, fact-checking, and information 
validation, among others that will be useful as they deal with the overwhelming amount of 
information online. Through this proposed measure, we hope to develop a generation of creative 
and critical thinkers, and dynamic participants in our democratic processes. 
In addition, it seeks to re-establish social media, through education, as powerful platforms for 
intellectual exchange of ideas, sources of empowering information, and meaningful discourse, 
rather than channels of hatred, disunity, and confusion.  
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 
September 12, 2022
3:21 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 MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY IN THE BASIC EDUCATION 
CURRICULUM 
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 “Media and Information Literacy Act”. 
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. – The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-
building and promotes and protects their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-
being. The State also recognizes the role of all educational institutions in the inculcation of 
patriotism and nationalism, fostering a love of humanity, respect for human rights, appreciation 
of the role of national heroes in the historical development of the country, teaching the rights 
and duties of citizenship, strengthening ethical and spiritual values, developing moral character 
and personal discipline, encouraging critical and creative thinking, broadening scientific and 
technological knowledge, and promoting vocational efficiency. 
Towards this end, the State shall formulate and implement educational policies that encourage 
critical and creative thinking, intellectual discipline, and civic participation and responsibility 
among the youth.  
Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. – As used in this Act, “Media and Information Literacy” shall refer 
to a set of cognitive and practical skills in finding, accessing, organizing, evaluating, interpreting, 
and creating information across mass media and online platforms. Evaluation involves the analysis 
of the context, value, reliability, accuracy, and truthfulness of available information, reports, and 
content, data, and images.  
Sec. 4. Integration of Media and Information Literacy in Basic Education Curriculum. 
– It is hereby mandated that Media and Information Literacy shall be integrated into the basic
education curriculum implemented by the Department of Education (DepEd).
Media and Information Literacy shall be incorporated as an essential component into the teaching 
of core subjects and enrichment activities for the students. The DepEd shall develop instructional 
strategies, tools, and pedagogies to implement this Act.  
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Sec. 5. Coverage of Media and Information Literacy Program. – Media and Information 
Literacy program shall promote active citizenship, respect for others, socio-cultural diversity, and 
honesty; train and develop creative and critical thinking; and encourage responsible use of online 
platforms. The program would include activities and exercises about source verification, content 
validation, and analysis, fact-checking, information appreciation, and comprehension, among 
others. 
 
Sec. 6. Review and assessment. – The DepEd shall conduct a periodic review of the 
integration of the Media and Information Literacy program into the basic education curriculum to 
ensure its proper implementation and assess student learning outcomes to determine its efficacy. 
An annual report shall be submitted to the Committees on Basic Education of both houses of 
Congress within thirty (30) days from the termination of the review and assessment.  
 
Sec. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity 
of this Act, the DepEd, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, shall issue the necessary rules 
and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
 
Sec. 8. Separability Clause. – If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or unconstitutional, 
the remainder of the law or the provision or part not otherwise affected shall remain valid and 
subsisting. 
 
Sec. 9. Repealing Clause. – Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of 
instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions 
of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly. 
 
Sec. 10. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,