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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ___________ 
Introduced by CIBAC Party-List Representative 
EDUARDO “BRO. EDDIE” C. VILLANUEVA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article V, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution guarantees the right to suffrage to 
all qualified Filipinos. Yet while this right is constitutionally secured, its meaningful 
exercise depends on whether voters are adequately informed. A sound grasp and 
understanding of the electoral system, the voting process, and the responsibilities that 
come with the right to suffrage is essential to ensure active and meaningful 
participation. Without comprehensive voter education, the right to vote risks becoming 
hollow—legally recognized but functionally weakened—leaving the electorate 
vulnerable to misinformation, apathy, and manipulation. 
Data from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) show that millennials and 
Gen Z now comprise 60.5 percent of the country’s 68,431,965 registered voters for 
the 2025 midterm elections, totaling 41,412,361 individuals. This marks a rise from the 
2022 national elections, where they accounted for 56 percent, or around 37 million, of 
the 65.7 million registered voters. 
This youth-driven electorate carries enormous potential to shape the nation’s 
future. However, potential alone does not guarantee democratic strength. The vitality 
of democracy rests not only on voter turnout, but on the quality of participation. 
Informed and responsible voting ensures that public officials are held accountable, 
and that governance reflects not just numbers, but the considered choices of the 
people. 
COMELEC further projects that at least one million new voters are expected to 
participate in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in 
December 2025, many of them first-time voters. This underscores the urgency of 
structured and accessible voter education programs, especially for the youth. 
By equipping citizens—starting with young voters—with knowledge and critical 
thinking skills, this measure advances the true spirit of suffrage. It ensures that the 
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right to vote is not merely exercised, but exercised wisely, strengthening democracy 
through an informed and empowered electorate.  
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
EDUARDO “BRO. EDDIE” C. VILLANUEVA 


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by CIBAC Party-List Representative 
EDUARDO “BRO. EDDIE” C. VILLANUEVA 
AN ACT  
INTEGRATING VOTER EDUCATION IN THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH 
SCHOOL CURRICULA 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Compulsory Voter 
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Education Act” 
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is the policy of the State to enlighten citizens 
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on their right to vote and to inculcate in them the duty to preserve the integrity of the 
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electoral process through the educational system. 
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SEC. 3. Definition of Voter Education. - As used in this Act, "Voter education" 
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means dissemination of information, materials, and programs designed to inform 
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citizens about the specifics and mechanics of the voting process. It includes providing 
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information on the right to suffrage, its importance, and the proper exercise thereof, as 
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well as the information on who is eligible to vote; where and how to register; how 
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electors can check the voter lists to ensure they have been duly included; what type 
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of elections are being held; where, when and how to vote; who the candidates are; 
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and how to file complaints. 
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SEC. 4. Integration of Voter Education in the Junior and Senior High School 
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Curricula. - Voter Education shall be integrated by the Department of Education 
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(DepEd) in the junior and senior high school curricula, effective at the start of the 
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school year immediately following one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act. The 
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Commission on Elections (COMELEC) shall assist the DepEd in preparing teachers 
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during the one-year transition period by conducting seminars and trainings on the 
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electoral system and process. The COMELEC shall likewise certify that a teacher, 
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after attending such seminars and training, is qualified to teach topics relating to the 
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electoral system and process. 
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SEC. 5. Voter Education Syllabus.- 
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a) Voter education - The main syllabus shall include, but not be limited to, 9 the 
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following thematic areas:  
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1) Suffrage – This area introduces to students the right to vote accorded 
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by the Constitution, and other rights enabling citizens to participate in 
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the conduct of public affairs;  
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2) Electoral system and process - This area with the general principles 
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underlying the present electoral system, and legislation regulating all 
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the phases of election, namely, pre-election, election proper, and post- 
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election. It discusses the proper conduct of elections including  
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registration, casting of ballots, and counting of votes.  
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3) Educated voting - This area focuses on the attitude and behavior a 
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voter must adopt to ensure fair, free, and honest elections. It 
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emphasizes the importance of participating in elections in a manner 
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that 21 shall stimulate and strengthen democracy.  
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b) Supplementary Topics - The syllabus shall have additional topics and studies 
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on the political system of the country, the contextual background of elections, 
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current political, social, and economic issues affecting the elections, and the 
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possible solutions to address them.  
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c) Other Subject Matters - Other areas of voter education may be included in 
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the syllabus.  
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SEC. 6. Implementing Agency. - The Secretary of Education is hereby 
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authorized and directed to adopt a system to implement and carry out the provisions 
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of this Act. The Department of Education shall, within sixty (60) days from the effectivity 
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of this Act, promulgate the rules and regulations, including those of a disciplinary 
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nature, to carry out and enforce the provisions of this Act.  
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SEC. 7. Educational Materials. - It shall be obligatory on all schools offering 
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secondary education to keep in their libraries an adequate number of copies of the 
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textbooks, primers, and leaflets on voter education to be issued by the DepEd. The 
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DepEd shall determine the adequacy of the number of books, depending upon the 
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enrollment of the school.  
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SEC. 8. Separability Clause. – If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
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unconstitutional, the remainder hereof or any provisions not affected thereby shall 
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remain in force and effect. 
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SEC. 9. Repealing Clause. – Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
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executive order, letter of instruction, rule, or regulation inconsistent with the provisions 
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of this Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 10. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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