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Senate Bill No. 430
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Introduced by Senator FRANCIS N. PANGILINAN
AN ACT
INTEGRATING EDUCATION ON THE 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES IN THE GRADE 12 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULA 
OF ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article XIV, Section 3, Paragraph 1 of the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the 
Philippines mandates all education institutions to include the study of the Constitution 
as part of the curricula. To fulfil said provision, this bill seeks to integrate education on 
the Constitution in the senior high school curriculum, particularly in the 12th Grade, in all 
public and private education institutions.
When enacted into law, this bill will empower young Filipinos with the knowledge 
of the most fundamental law of the land, which defines their rights, duties and values. 
This allows them to become informed citizens who take active participation in the affairs 
of the State, and provides them with a deeper appreciation of our democracy.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
FRANCI
ANGILINAN


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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Senate Bill No.
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS N. PANGILINAN
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AN ACT
INTEGRATING EDUCATION ON THE 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES IN THE GRADE 12 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULA 
OF ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatwes of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Constitutional Education
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Act."
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - Article XIV, Section 3(1) of the 1987 Constitution of 
the Republic of the Philippines states that all educational institutions shall include the
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study of the Constitution as part of the curricula.
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Moreover, Article XIV, Section 3(2) of the Constitution also states that educational
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institutions shall inculcate patriotism and nationalism, foster love of humanity, respect
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for human rights, appreciation of the role of national heroes in the historical development
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of the country, teach the rights and duties of citizenship, strengthen ethical and spiritual
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values, develop moral character and personal discipline, encourage critical and creative
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thinking, broaden scientific and technological knowledge, and promote vocational
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efficiency. Such topics or areas are connected to education about the Constitution, which
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is mandated by the previous paragraph.
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Thus, it is hereby declared a policy of the State to fulfill the said provision by
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integrating education on the Constitution in the senior high school curriculum in all
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public and private educational institutions.


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SEC. 3. Coverage. — This Act shall cover the Grade 12 senior high school curricula
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of all public and private educational institutions.
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SEC. 4. Development of the Constitutional Education Course. — The Department
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of Education (DepEd), with the assistance of concerned government agencies and
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constitutional commissions and experts on the Constitution from the academe, shall
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develop the Constitutional Education course that will be integrated in the Grade 12
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curriculum in all public and private educational institutions. The instruction of this
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particular subject matter shall be developed in a way that is suited and responsive to the
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capacity of students in Grade 12. The course shall also be constructed in accordance with
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the standards and principles in developing the enhanced basic education curriculum
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stated in Republic Act No. 10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013.
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SEC. 5. Constitutional Education Course Objectives. — The Constitutional Education
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course for Grade 12 students shall seek to accomplish the following;
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a) 
Raise their level of awareness and understanding of the history and provisions
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of the 1987 Constitution;
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b) 
Develop their appreciation and exercise of democratic values, such as
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transparency, accountability, and respect for human rights and dignity;
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c) 
Foster their understanding and practice of active citizenship and people's
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participation in government processes; and
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d) 
Equip them with the knowledge of the Constitution that they can use in their
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analysis and involvement in public issues.
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SEC. 6. Constitutional Education Course Framework. — The Constitutional
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Education course in the Grade 12 curriculum will cover topics including, but not limited
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to, the following:
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a) 
History and Overview of the 1987 Constitution
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b) 
Nationalism and Sovereignty
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c) 
State Principles and Policies


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d) 
Government Institutions and Processes
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e) 
Rights and Duties of Citizens
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f) 
Democratic Values, Social Justice, and Human Rights
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g) 
Active Citizenship and People's Participation in Governance
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h) 
Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture, and Sports
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Current Issues
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SEC. 7. Constitution Education Training for Teachers. — The training of teachers
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in carrying out the Constitution Education course shall be incorporated in the teacher
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education and training programs mandated by Republic Act No. 10533 or the Enhanced 
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Basic Education Act of 2013.
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SEC. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The DepEd, with the assistance of 
concerned government agencies and constitutional commissions and experts on the 
Constitution from the academe, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to 
implement the provisions of the Act within ninety (90) days from the approval of this 
Act.
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SEC. 9. Separability Clause. — If, for any reason, any part, section, or provision of
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this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions not affected thereby
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shall continue to be in full force and effect.
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SEC. 10. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations,
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rules and regulations, and other issuances, or part or parts tliereof, which are inconsistent
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with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
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SEC. 11. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
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circulation.
Approved,