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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.4 353

Introduced by Kabataan Party-List Representative Raymond V. Palatino

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to provide for the inclusion in the collegiate curricula of a course
on the life, works and ideals of Andres Bonifacio.

Paragraph 2 of Section 3, Article XIV of the Constitution enumerates the
objectives of education and the mandate of all educational institutions. Tt provides that
“They shall inculcate patriotism and nationalism, foster love of humanity, respect for
Juman 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 inowledge, and promote
vocational efficiency." It is the obligation of the State to provide an educational system
that lays emphasis on the love of country, the lives and achievements of its heroes and
martyrs and the forces that make its history unique.

Andres Bonifacio is considered a national hero alongside with Jose Rizal. He was
a Filipino nationalist and revolutionary. He was one of the founders and later the
supreme leader of the Kataas-taasang Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng

Including a course on the life, works and ideals of Andres Bonifacio in the
collegiate curricula will strengthen the values of nationalism and patriotism. Lessons on
national independence, collective action, civic consciousness and patriotism will be
inulcated among the students. These lessons will shape the character needed for
Personal, community and national

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is eamestly sought

roxeele rae

Representative, Kabataan Party-list


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

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo. 4353,

Introduced by Kabataan Party-List Representative Raymond V. Palatino

ANACT
PROVIDING FOR THE INCLUSION IN THE COLLEGIATE CURRICULA. 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. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Andres Bonifacio Act of
2011”

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

SECTION 3. The Commission on Higher Education shall approve the materials and
textbooks for teaching the subject provided in this 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 state colleges and
universities shall be charged to the appropriations for the Commission on Higher Education.
Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for its continuous implementation shall be included
in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette of in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,