Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro, Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session

6288
HOUSE BILL NO. ___

INTRODUCED BY REP. BRAEDEN JOHN Q. BIRON

AN ACT DECLARING THE 24™ OF JANUARY OF EVERY YEAR AS
“INTERNATIONAL DAY OF EDUCATION”
IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY AND MANDATING ITS OBSERVANCE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 17 Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution declares that
it is the policy of the state to give priority to education to foster patriotism
and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human
liberation and development.

‘The Republic of the Philippines has been affiliated with the United
Nations since its conception and was among the signatories of the 1942 UN
Declaration which was the basis of the establishment of the United Nations
in 1945. Since then, the country has played an active role in the UN through
various commitments and programs consistent with the fundamental
principles and policies of the state.

On 03 December 2018, the United Nations General Assembly adopted
Resolution 73/25 proclaiming 24 January the International Day of
Education. The United Nations General Assembly recognizes that education
plays a key role in building sustainable and resilient societies, increases
productivity of individuals and strengthens the potential for economic
growth, develops skills needed for decent work, develops professional skills
needed for sustainable development, helps to eradicate poverty and hunger,
contributes to improved health, promotes gender equality and can reduce
inequality, and promotes peace, the rule of law and respect for human
rights."

Moreover, United Nations General Assembly, in the same Resolution,
invites all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system, other
organizations and relevant stakeholders to observe the International Day of
Education in an appropriate manner and to continue to give consideration
to enhancing international cooperation in support of the efforts of all
Member States towards the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 4,
which targets education.

" See Resolution 73/25 adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 3 December 2018



‘The promotion of and support to education at all levels fosters life-
long learning for Filipinos and gives individuals and families more
opportunities for an improved quality of life and a meaningful contribution
to society.

For these reasons, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro, Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6288

INTRODUCED BY REP. BRAEDEN JOHN Q. BIRON

AN ACT DECLARING THE 247 OF JANUARY OF EVERY YEAR AS
“INTERNATIONAL DAY OF EDUCATION”
IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY AND MANDATING ITS OBSERVANCE

Section 1. Short title. This Act shall be known as the “International Day of
Education Act”.

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. The State shall give priority to education to
foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote
total human liberation and development.

Sec. 3. The 24t of January of every year is hereby declared as “International
Day of Education” in the entire country. All public and private educational
institutions, including preschools, primary-elementary schools, secondary-
high schools, universities and colleges, as well as schools offering technical
and vocational training, are hereby mandated to carry-out the observance of
activities designed to advance the International Day of Education.

Sec. 4. The Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) and the Technical Education Skills and Development
Authority (TESDA) shall formulate such rules and regulations to implement
the provisions of this Act.

Sec. 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,