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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL No_9183

Introduced by CIBAC Party-List Representative
Sherwin Tugna

AN ACT REQUIRING THE TEACHING AND INCULCATION OF THE NEED OF
EVERY PERSON TO FIGHT THE EVILS OF GRAFT AND CORRUPTION IN THE
SOCIETY, OF THE VARIOUS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES IN
GOVERNMENT AND OF TRANSACTIONS OCCURING IN THE PRIVATE
SECTOR, OF THE STEPS THAT CAN BE UNDERTAKEN IN CASE GRAFT AND
CORRUPTION OCCURS, AND OF THE RIGHT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
CITIZENS IN GOVERNANCE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The evils of graft and corruption have always plagued both the public and
private sectors of our society in the Philippines, Graft and corruption in our society
weakens our democracy and the integrity of our various institutions, leads to
violations of human rights, distorts markets, prevents the proper delivery of basic
services to the people, increases inequality and injustice in the society and allows
organized crime, terrorism and other threats to human security to flourish.

In order to address this problem, the United Nations adopted an instrument to
address globally the problem of graft and corruption. The United Nations Convention
Against Corruption (UNTAC) provides the clear message that the international
community is determined to prevent and control corruption.

Article Il, Chapter 5 of UNCAC provides the preventive measures that states
shall adopt in order to combat the problem of graft and corruption. Paragraph 1
states “Each State Party shall, in accordance with the fundamental principles of its
legal system, develop and implement or maintain effective, coordinated anti-
corruption policies that promote the participation of society and reflect the principles
of the rule of law, proper management of public affairs and public property, integrity,
transparency and accountability. Paragraph 2 provides “Each State Party shall
endeavour to establish and promote effective practices aimed at the prevention of
corruption.”

In our fight against graft and corruption both in the public and private sectors
of the society, education is an effective preventive tool. People's trust in the system
can be regained if they take part in the fight against graft and corruption. In order that

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people participate, it is necessary that they be informed and educated. And it would
be more effective if the information-campaign and education start in school. Our
students at an early stage would be informed of the need of every person to
participate in the education of graft and corruption in the society, of the various
process and procedures in government and of transactions occurring in the private
sector, of the steps that can be undertaken in case graft and corruption occurs, and
of the right and responsibilities of citizens in governance.

In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of the bills is earnestly sought.
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win Tugna



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL no_5133

Introduced by CIBAC Party-List Representative
Sherwin Tugna

AN ACT REQUIRING THE TEACHING AND INCULCATION OF THE NEED OF
EVERY PERSON TO FIGHT THE EVILS OF GRAFT AND CORRUPTION IN THE
SOCIETY, OF THE VARIOUS PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES IN
GOVERNMENT AND OF TRANSACTIONS OCCURING IN THE PRIVATE
SECTOR, OF THE STEPS THAT CAN BE UNDERTAKEN IN CASE GRAFT AND
CORRUPTION OCCURS, AND OF THE RIGHT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
CITIZENS IN GOVERNANCE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices
Information and Education Act of 2016".

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - Teaching and inclusion of the need of every
person to participate in the eradication of graft and corruption in the society, of the
various process and procedures in government and of transaction occurring in the
private sector, of the steps that can be undertaken in case graft and corruption
occurs, and of the right and responsibilities of citizens in governance are hereby
required to be part of the curriculum of all primary and secondary schools in the
Philippines.

SECTION 3. Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Education (DepEd) shall
adopt the necessary rules and regulations, upon consultation with reputable Civil
Society Organizations (CSOs), Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), and other
private entities and government offices which particularly have programs to prevent
corruption, to implement the provisions of this Act. DepEd shall be guided by the
principle that the information to be disseminated shall be given or taught in a positive
manner in such a way that the students will be inspired and encouraged to
participate in the fight against graft and corruption and recognize their role in the
achievement of a better nation as well as the appropriateness of the information
en to the capacity of the students to understand and appreciate ideas and lessons
pending on their grade levels.

SECTION 4. Funding. - The funds needed for this purpose shall be taken from the
appropriations of DepEd


Thereafter, such amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 5. Separability Clause, - If any provision of this Act is declared 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: Provided, That no person shall be deemed to be
vested with any property or other right by virtue of the enactment or operation of this
Act.

SECTION 7. Effectivity Clause. - 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,