Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____ 
Introduced by CIBAC Party-List Representatives 
Eduardo ‘Bro. Eddie’ C. Villanueva 
AN ACT MANDATING THE INCLUSION OF ANTI-CORRUPTION 
AND   GOVERNANCE EDUCATION IN BASIC EDUCATION 
CURRICULUM AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
We define ccorruption as the abuse of entrusted power for private 
gain. It erodes trust, weakens democracy, hampers economic 
development and further exacerbates inequality, poverty, social division 
and the environmental crisis. 
Corruption has been an affliction of the Philippine society for 
many years bringing adverse and deplorable effects to the people. 
Rampant corruption in various forms such as bribery, embezzlement, 
backdoor deals, and others exist throughout the country causing 
manipulative justice, flagging economy, grinding poverty among the 
people, and people’s mistrust to the government. 
While many have tried to eradicate corruption by furthering the 
stringency of laws on governance and intensifying punishment, no 
significant improvement has been seen so far. 
So, having been pervasively existing for many years without serious 
resolution, the people have learned to get used to the environment of 
corruption which, in turn, creates a society tolerant to the evils of the 
government—including the youth. 
Thus, this bill seeks to mandate the inclusion of anti-corruption 
materials in basic education curriculum to emphasize the important role 
of the students in the fight against graft and corruption and in nation-
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building. By educating the youth on the evils of corruption, corruption in 
the government is minimized, if not eliminated.  
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of the bill is earnestly 
sought. 
   Hon. Eduardo “Bro. Eddie” C. Villanueva 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____ 
Introduced by CIBAC Party-List Representatives 
Eduardo ‘Bro. Eddie’ C. Villanueva 
AN ACT MANDATNG THE INCLUSION OF ANTI-CORRUPTION AND 
GOVERNANCE EDUCATION IN BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHERPURPOSES 
 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 “Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Information and 
Education Act.” 
SECTION 2. Anti-Corruption Education in Basic 
Education. — Basic education Curriculum shall include anti-
corruption education, which shall, among others: 
a) Inform the students of the evils of corruption;
b) Encourage the students to participate in the eradication
of graft and corruption, and the important role of all citizens
in fighting it;
c) Provide the students with the appropriate skills and
knowledge on the steps that can be undertaken in case
graft and corruption occurs; and
d) Inform the students of the right and responsibilities of
citizens in governance.
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SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The 
Department of Education (DepEd), in consultation with relevant 
stakeholders, shall issue the implementing rules and regulations 
for the effective implementation of this Act within sixty (60) days 
from the effectivity thereof. 
 
In the crafting of such rules, the DepEd shall ensure that 
the anti-corruption education materials are taught in a positive 
manner to inspire and encourage the students to participate in the 
fight against graft and corruption and recognize their vital role in 
nation-building, with due regard to the capacity of the students to 
understand and appreciate the information conveyed to them 
depending on their grade levels. 
 
  
SECTION 4. Funding. The funds needed for the proper 
implementation of this Act shall be taken from the appropriation of 
DepEd. 
Thereafter, 
such 
amount 
necessary 
for 
the 
implementation of this Act shall be included in the General 
Appropriations Act. 
 
SECTION 5. Separability 
Clause. If any provision of this 
Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions not 
affected thereby shall remain valid. 
 
SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. All laws, proclamations, 
executive  
orders, rules and regulations or parts 
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby  
repealed, modified 
or amended accordingly. 
 
SECTION 7. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen 
(15) days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at 
least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation, whichever 
comes earlier. 
 
 
Approved, 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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