Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

Regular Session

3883

HOUSE BILL. NO._

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ALFRED VARGAS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 2, Article XIV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that

The State shall establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and
integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and society”

Homework” is generally defined as schoolwork brought at home. Homework
can also be defined as tasks assigned to students by schoolteachers that are
meant to be carried out during non-instructional time

In 2018, a study conducted in Western Cape Province, South Africa states that
the national discussions on homework reflects on how homework is perceived,
with scholars arguing that homework is a burden tor children and parents,
family time has declined, and undermining of learning interest (Bempechat et al.,
2011; Kohn, 2006; Kralovec & Buell, 2000).

In addition, a few landmark studies have suggested that homework does impact
upon family life, in some cases in a negative way (Dudley-Marling, 2003; Xu &
Corno, 1998); yet in general, it is po ted with academic
achievement (Carmichael & MacDonald, 2016: Cooper, Robinson & Patall, 2006),

itively assoc

This bill aims to promote and protect the physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual
and social well-being of the youth to the end that the youth realize their potential
for improving the quality of life must always be observed.

This bill also seeks to establish a “No Homework on Weekends Policy” for
students to enjoy their free time from the precisions of school during weekends
and to be able to have a quality time with their family and friends

Thus, the immediate passage of this measure is earnestly sought

LFRED VARGAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL. NO. 3883

~ INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ALFRED VARGAS.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NO-HOMEWORK POLICY FOR ALL ELEMENTARY AND
HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY

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

SECTION 1. Short Title ~ This Act shall be known as the “No Homework on
Weekends Act of 2019

ind High Schools in the country shall not

SECTION 2. Policy. - Ail Element

W teachers to any homework or assignments to their students over the

weekend.

SECTION 3. Rules and Regulations - The Department of Education (Dep
shall formulate the pertinent rules and regulatio
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necessary to implement this

SECTION 4. Fines and Penalties - Teachers who will violate this act shall be
penalized with fifty thousand pesos (P50,000) and/or shall be sentenced to jail
for one to two years.

SECTION 4. Separability Clause. - \{, for any reason, any part, section, or
provision of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions
not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and eftect.

SECTION 5, Repealing Clause - All laws, orders, issuances, rules and regulations,
or parts thereo!, inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,
modified or amended accordingly

SECTION 6, Effectivity - This act shall take etfect after fifteen (15) days following
the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two
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spapers of national circulation.

Approved,