HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
THIRD REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BIL. NO. 6609

Introduced by CIBAC Party List Representatives
Sherwin N. Tugna and Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales

AN ACT REQUIRING THE TEACHING AND INCULCATION OF THE NEED OF
EVERY PERSON TO FIGHT THE EVILS OF GRAFT AND CORRUPTION IN THE
SOCIETY, OF THE VARIOUS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES IN GOVERNMENT
AND OF TRANSACTIONS OCCURRING IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR, OF THE STEPS.
THAT CAN BE UNDERTAKEN IN CASE GRAFT AND CORRUPTION OCCURS, AND.
OF THE RIGHT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENS IN GOVERNANCE, AND.
FOR OTHER PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

The evils of graft and corruption have always plagued both the public and private sectors
of our society in the Philippines. Graft and corruption in our society weakens our democracy
and the integrity of our various institutions, leads to violations of human rights, distorts markets,
prevents the proper delivery of basic services to the people, increases inequality and injustice in
the society and allows organized crime, terrorism and other threats to human security to flourish.

In order to address this problem, the United Nations adopted an instrument to address
globally the problem of graft and corruption. The United Nations Convention Against Corruption
(UNCAC) provides the clear message that the international community is determined to prevent
and control corruption.

Article II, Chapter 5 of UNCAC provides the preventive measures that states shall adopt
in order to combat the problem of graft and corruption. Paragraph 1 states “Each State Party
shall, in accordance with the fundamental principles of its legal system, develop and implement
or maintain effective, coordinated anti-corruption policies that promote the participation of
society and reflect the principles of the rule of law, proper management of public affairs and
public property, integrity, transparency and accountability. Paragraph 2 provides “Each State
Party shall endeavour to establish and promote effective practices aimed at the prevention of
corruption.”

In our fight against graft and corruption both in the public and private sectors of the
society, education is an effective preventive tool. People’s trust in the system can be regained if
they take part in the fight against graft and corruption. In order that people participate, it is


necessary that they be informed and educated. And it would be more effective if the
information-campaign and education start in school. Our students at an early stage would be
informed of the need of every person to participate in the eradication of graft and corruption in
the society, of the various process and procedures in government and of transactions occurring in
the private sector, of the steps that can be undertaken in case graft and corruption occurs, and of
the right and responsibilities of citizens in governance.

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

Wi
Rep. CINCHONA CRU:
CIBAC Party-List



HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
THIRD REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL No.6609

Introduced by CIBAC Party List Representatives
Sherwin N. Tugna and Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales

AN ACT REQUIRING THE TEACHING AND INCULCATION OF THE NEED OF
EVERY PERSON TO FIGHT THE EVILS OF GRAFT AND CORRUPTION IN THE
SOCIETY, OF THE VARIOUS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES IN GOVERNMENT
AND OF TRANSACTIONS OCCURRING IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR, OF THE STEPS
THAT CAN BE UNDERTAKEN IN CASE GRAFT AND CORRUPTION OCCURS, AND
OF THE RIGHT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENS IN GOVERNANCE, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the “Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Information and
Education Act of 2012”.

SECTION 2. Teaching and inculcation of the need of every person to participate in the
eradication of graft and corruption in the society, of the various process and procedures in
government and of transactions occurring in the private sector, of the steps that can be
undertaken in case graft and corruption occurs, and of the right and responsibilities of citizens in
governance are hereby required to be part of the curriculum of all primary and secondary schools
in the Philippines.

SECTION 3. The Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) shall adopt the
necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act. DECS shall be guided
by the principle that the information to be disseminated shall be given or taught in a positive
manner in such a way that the students will be inspired and encouraged to participate in the fight
against graft and corruption and recognize their role in the achievement of a better nation as well
as the appropriateness of the information given to the capacity of the students to understand and
appreciate ideas and lessons depending on their grade levels.

SECTION 4. The funds needed for this purpose shall be taken from the appropriation of DECS.

Thereafter, such amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act


SECTION 5. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared invalid, the other
provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid.

Section 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws, proclamations, executive orders, rules and regulations or
parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, modified or amended
accordingly: Provided, That no person shall be deemed to be vested with any property or other
right by virtue of the enactment or operation of this Act.

Section 7. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general
circulation whichever comes earlier.

Approved,