Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by Representative Hon. Christopher V.P. de Venecia 
AN ACT  
INTEGRATING THE STUDY OF CURRENT EVENTS  IN THE K TO 12 
CURRICULUM, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
A 2018 study conducted by the Far Eastern University’s Public Policy Center showed 
that 86% of the Gen Z students (aged 17-24) never take a stand as far as their political views or 
opinions are concerned. It concluded that the Filipino youth are generally apathetic towards 
political discussions. Another survey in 2021 by the Social Weather Station suggests that 51% of 
Filipinos find it difficult to distinguish accurate from fake news. This is an alarming reality of the 
lack of an informed and politically engaged citizenry. 
In order to strengthen the civic consciousness of the Filipino learner, institutional changes 
in our education system must be undertaken to encourage the younger generation to engage in 
political affairs. This measure proposes the integration of the discussion of current events in our 
K to 12 curriculum, as well as in its learning materials. 
This measure will not just strengthen the understanding of world affairs, and the socio-
political engagement by the learners, this will also train our teachers in proper media literacy, 
and innovations in their pedagogy.  
Thus, support for this bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. CHRISTOPHER V.P. DE VENECIA 
Fourth District, Pangasinan 
November 29, 2022
8:00 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by Representative Hon. Christopher V.P. de Venecia 
AN ACT  
INTEGRATING THE STUDY OF CURRENT EVENTS  IN THE K TO 12 
CURRICULUM, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
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 “Current Events Education Act” 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — The State recognizes the fundamental role of all educational 
institutions in fostering the youth to become part of an informed citizenry geared towards 
national development. 
Towards these ends, the State shall incorporate the study of current events in the primary level to 
promote the critical thinking of the Filipino learner, as well as improving the understanding of 
society as a whole. 
SEC. 3. Current Events. — Current Events shall refer to any factual political, economic, or 
social occurrences of interest, relevance, or importance in the locality, country, or the world 
happening in the present time.  
SEC. 4. Integrating Current Events Heritage in the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum. — 
Current Events shall be incorporated and integrated in the current K to 12 subjects such as, but 
not limited to, social studies, civics, media studies, or science, as may be determined by the 
Department of Education in the next preceding section. 
SEC. 5. Coverage of Current Events. — It is hereby mandated that the study of Current Events 
shall be an integral part of the K to 12 basic curriculum. The Department of Education shall 
incorporate discussions on current events in modules and materials it shall release.  The DepEd 
shall ensure that any materials regarding current events will remain as factual as possible. 
Students in class activities discussing current events shall be afforded their constitutional 
freedom of expression. 
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SEC. 6. Capacity Building. —  The DepEd shall carry out the appropriate training for teachers 
and educators on handling Current Events discussions as well as provide them with adequate and 
relevant instructional materials, in order to develop and enhance their capacity to teach the 
subject. 
 
SEC. 7. Whole-of-School Approach. — For the effective institutionalization and teaching of 
Current Events, a whole school approach shall be adopted. This shall facilitate collaborative 
action in and by the school community and other stakeholders for a complete and inclusive 
understanding of the culinary heritage. 
 
SEC. 8. Procurement of Materials. — Schools shall be required to procure subscriptions to 
materials discussing Current Events for the consumption of the students, which includes, but is 
not limited to, newspapers, magazines, and periodicals.   
 
SEC. 9. Annual Review and Assessment. — The DepEd shall conduct an annual review of the 
integration of Current Events in the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum to ensure its proper 
implementation and assess student learning outcomes for the purpose of determining its efficacy. 
 
The report shall be submitted to the Committees on Basic Education of both houses of Congress 
within thirty (30) days from the termination of the period of review and assessment. 
 
SEC. 10. Implementing Agency. — The DepEd shall be the lead agency in implementing the 
provisions of this act. 
 
SEC. 11. Appropriations. — The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Act 
shall be sourced from the current appropriations of the DepEd. Thereafter, the amount necessary 
for its continuous implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
 
SEC. 12. Implementing Rules and Regulations — Within ninety (90) days after the effectivity 
of this Act, the DepEd, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, shall issue the necessary rules 
and regulations for its effective implementation. 
 
SEC. 13. Separability Clause. — If any of the sections or provisions of this Act is held invalid, 
all the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid. 
 
SEC. 14. Repealing Clauses. — All laws, decrees, rules, executive orders, and other 
administrative issuances and parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby 
repealed, superseded or modified accordingly. 
 
SEC. 15. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of its 
publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines. 
 
Approved,