REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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House BilNo, 1456

Introduced by KABATAAN PARTY-LIST Rep. Raoul Danniel A. Manuel

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE INCLUSION IN THE CURRICULA OF SECONDARY AND
TERTIARY EDUCATION OF THE LIFE, WORKS, AND IDEALS OF ANDRES BONIFACIO AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippine Constitution provides that itis the duty of the State to inculcate in the youth
patriotism and nationalism. Article XIV, Section 3(2) further mandates all educational institutions 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, encourage critical and creative thinking, broaden scientific and
technological knowledge, and promote vocational efficiency.”

Andres Bonifacio is considered a national hero alongside Jose Rizal. He was a Filipino
nationalist and revolutionary and has often been referred to as the father of the Philippine
Revolution. He was one of the founders, and, later, the supreme leader of the Kataas-taasang
Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK) or Katipunan, a movement which
sought the independence of the Philippines from the Spanish colonial rule through armed
revolution

To honor him, we refile the bill which aims to reintroduce the life, works, and ideals of
‘Andres Bonifacio to the youth through secondary and tertiary education curricula, Introducing a
course on his life in high schoo! and college will strengthen the values of nationalism and
patriotism. Lessons on national independence, collective action, civic consciousness, and
patriotism will be inculcated among the students and transform the youth into catalysts for the
change needed for personal, community, and national development.

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

REP/ RAOUL DANNIEL A. MANUEL
Kabataan Party-list


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

on
House Bil No. 1158

Introduced by KABATAAN PARTY-LIST Rep. Raoul Danniel A. Manuel

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE INCLUSION IN THE CURRICULA OF SECONDARY AND TERTIARY
EDUCATION OF THE LIFE, WORKS, AND IDEALS OF ANDRES BONIFACIO AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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 “Andres Bonifacio Act of
2022."

SECTION 2. A course on the life, works, and ideals of Andres Bonifacio shall be
included in the curricula of all secondary schools, colleges, and universities, public or private,
to strengthen the values of nationalism and patriotism among the students.

Sooromsens

SECTION 3. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher
11 Education (CHED) shall approve the materials and textbooks for teaching the subject provided
12. in the Act and shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation
13 of this Act

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15 SECTION 4, The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act in public

16 secondary schools and state colleges and universities (SUCs) shall be charged to the

17 appropriations for the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher

18 Education (CHED). Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the implementation shall be
19 _ included in the General Appropriations Act.

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a SECTION 5. Effectivity. — This Act shalll take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
22 _ in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation

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25 Approved,