Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH (18) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.. poe

Introduced by REP. JOSE CHRISTOPHER Y. BELMONTE and REP. MANUEL DG.
CABOCHAN III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill pursues the mandate of the State, as provided in Article AM of the 17
Philippine Constitution, to recognize the “vital role of the youth in nation-building and shalt
promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It shal
Prouicate in the youtk patriosione and sationalismo and encourage their involvement in public
and civie affairs.”

World War Il is a major historic event that has etched its mark in the history of nearly
all countries in the world and’has'been memoridirzes,'urnén-respetizi cvs by path allies -
and former belligerents alike. It is a period in Philippine history which showcased the valor of
the Filipino people in all the islands of the archipelago, and ought to be recalled, reviewed,
‘and studied especiallvthe lessons leaned in war, where the life of the nation was at stake.

This bill aims to encourage young Filipinos to emulate the virtues of our wartime
leaders, It mandates the Department of Education to develop the instruction of Readings in
Philippine History H: World War II in the Philippines in Senior High School, to inculcate in
the hearts and minds of the youth the paramount values of patriotism and nationalism, as they
bear the issues of war.

This bill aims to promote proper reflection and appreciation of events leading to the
triumph of the Filipino people on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the beginning of the
invasion of the Philippine by Allied forces on October 20, 1944.

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

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JOSE CHRISTOPHER Y. BELMONTE MANUEL ‘ABOCHAN III

Representative Representative
6" District of Quezon City ‘Magasio Fara'Su'Plininas¥ lingra PratisL int.


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Republic of the Philippines
AUUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH (18) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO.,

Introduced by REP. JOSE CHRISTOPHER Y. BELMONTE and REP. MANUEL DG.
CABOCHAN III

AN ACT
MANDATING THE INSTRUCTION OF READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY I:
WORLD WAR II IN THE PHILIPPINES IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “World War II Education
reo

SEC 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is the policy of the State to 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, encoveag. ctitical. and_cveatixe -thinkine.benaden. scientific. and. technologigal
knowledge, and promote vocational efficiency.

SEC. 3. Mandatory Instruction of Readings in Philippine History II: World War II in
the Philippines. — Pursuant to its mandate under Republic Act No. 10533 or the Enhanced
Basic Education Act of 2013, the Department of Education (DepEd)is hereby mandated to
develop a course on Readings in Philippine History I: World War II in the Philippines as a
mandatory subject in the curriculum of Senior High School.

SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Education (DepEd)
shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulation within one hundred and eighty (180) days
from the effectivity of this Act.


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SEC. 5. Separabiity Clause. — Vf any part or provision of this Act shall be declared
unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall
remain in full force and effect.

SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. ~ All laws, decrees, executive orders, memorandum orders,
memorandum circulars, administrative orders, ordinances or parts thereof which are
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed repealed or modified
accordingly.

SEC. 7, Bffectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette ot in a newspaper of national circulation.

Approved,