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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 1181

Introduced by Kabataan Party-list Representative Terry L. Ridon

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

The Philippine Constitution provides that is the duty of the State to inculcate in the
youth patriotism and nationalism. It also 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 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 with Jose Rizal. He was a
Filipino nationalist and revolutionary, and has been often referred to as the father of the
Philippine Revolution. He was one of the founders, and later the supreme leader of the
Kataas-taasang Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan or Katipunan, a
movement which sought the independence of the Philippines from Spanish colonial rule
through armed revolution.

On Novermber 30, 2013, we celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Andres
Bonifacio, To honor him we re-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 school 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. These lessons will
shape the character needed for personal, community and national development.

In light of the foregoing, the approval of the bill is sought.

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HOR. TERRY L. RIDON
Representative, Kabataan Party-ist


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.1 181

Introduced by Kabataan Party-list Representative Terry L. Ridon

ANACT
PROVIDING FOR THE INCLUSION IN THE CURRICULA OF SECONDARY AND TERTIARY
EDUCATION 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. This Act shall be known as the "Andres Bonifacio Act of 2013."

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.

SECTION 3. The Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education,
shall approve the materials and textbooks for teaching the subject provided in the Act and shall
issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 4. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act in public secondary
schools, state colleges and universities shall be charged to the appropriations for the Department
of Education and the Commission on Higher Education. Thereafter, such sum as may be
necessary for the implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act,

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two
(2) newspaper of general circulation

Approved,