Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Quezon City

FPXFTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION
4561

House Bill No

inwoduced by Representative Carlo V. Lopez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In the light of the worsening garbage and polfution problem, it becumes imperative
hat we know how to segregate compastable garbage trom non-compostable garbage. By way
Gf sorting owt our garbage properly, we will be able lo convert through rscyeling, th
garbage into Viable resources whick could still be used for some other .urpose. Further.
sorting yur garbage would protect the value of whatever materials we can
garbage and likewise prevent undue contamination that would lead to unsanitary, unhealthy
and unnecessary hazardous toxic waste. In this manner, we will not just think and aet by pure
nstinet as ta whether or not we should throw everything away immediately but nither think
and act wisely on how to devise some means or methods that would en:. te us > Lulize
whatever materials we can derive trom these garbage. For this purpo-: ». are
hamessing our God-given talents and skills in developing our resourcefulnes cre

even

engeriuity

Hence, this bitls seeks to require the teaching of recycling and composting in the
clementary and secondary levels for our students to acquire the proper iaforrution, ways and
methods of recycling and composting, Giving them the right orieatation fur :9°s would c:eare
yleater consviousness and awareness in them to share their knowledge abe -t eeevaling and
composting w other members of their family and
neighbors as weil

household and perhaps even 1 their

In proposing to integrate in the currisalun: in ihe elementary and -
within our educational system the teaching of recycling and composting, ou a ain p25
ot simply’ to teach how to reduce, reuse and recysle. Through education, we hope ‘es achieve
4 gteater objective which is n:ore 1 impart the correct values, pro;

titude, right *

pine
ood waininy and the rigid, consiunt and consistent practice of goud hubits that are
presumubly instilled sad .ogtained in ou daily life activiies, Having these values anc
qualities will enable us to actively’ participate and cooperate in the efforts of car government
and all ober concerned individuals iu soiving the garbage and pollution probes:ue wiauul ike



eed of any authority, institurion or inaivides, ell: ag or reminding vs what te de and how 10
Join

In view thereof, approval of this bil

is earnestly sought.

April 25, 201]


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House BiNo.__ 4561.

Introduced by Representative Carlo V. Lopez

ANACT

DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE IN THE
CURRICULUM OF ALL ELEMENATRY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS THE
TEACHING OF RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING AS PART OF THE HEALTH
SUBJECT.

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

assembled

Section 1. The Department of Education shall include in the curriculum of all
elementary and secondary levels in all public and private schools the teachiig of revyeiing
and composting as part of the health subject,

Section 2. Ali laws, acts, decrees, executive orders, proclamations or administration
regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent herewith are repealed or modified
accordingly.

Section 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publicetian in the
Official Gazette of in at least (wo newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes earlier.

Approved.