AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING GOOD MANNERS AND RIGHT CONDUCT AND VALUES EDUCATION IN THE K TO 12 CURRICULUM, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-second day of July, two thousand nineteen.

[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11476, June 25, 2020 ]

AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING GOOD MANNERS AND RIGHT CONDUCT AND VALUES EDUCATION 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 "GMRC and Value Education Act".

Section 2. Declaration of Policies.- The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and promotes and protects their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. The State also recognizes the fundamental role of all educational institutions in the inculcation of patriotism and nationalism, fostering of love of humanity, respect of human rights, appreciation of the role of modern-day and national heroes in the historical development of the country, teaching the rights and duties of citizenship, strengthening ethical and spiritual values, developing moral character and personal discipline, encouraging critical and creative thinking, broadening scientific and technological knowledge, and promoting vocational efficiency.

Towards these ends, the State shall include in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs. The State shall also give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development.

Section 3. Definition of Terms.- As used in this Act:

Section 4. Institutionalization of Good Manners and Right Conduct and Values Education in the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum.- Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) and Values Education shall replace the existing Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao curriculum and be institutionalized as follows:

Section 5. Coverage of Values Education.- It is hereby mandated that Values Education shall be an integral and essential part of the Deped's K to 12 Basic education Curriculum. Values Education as herein provided shall encompass universal human, ethical, and moral values, among others. It shall inculcate among our students the basic tenets of the observance of respect for oneself, others, and our elders, intercultural diversity, gender equity, ecology and integrity of creation, peace and justice, obedience to the law, nationalism and global citizenship, as well as the values of patience, perseverance, industry, honesty and integrity, and good faith in dealing with other human beings along with all other universal values.

Section 6. Teaching Qualification and Capacity Building for Teachers.- Teachers with diploma, certification, and/or training in the field of Values Education or other allied disciplines shall be given preference in the teaching of this core subject.

The DepEd shall carry out the appropriate training for teachers and educators on GMRC and Values Education, as well as provide them with adequate and relevant instructional materials, in order to develop and enhance their capacity to teach the subject.

Section 7. Whole School Approach.- For the effective institutionalization and teaching of GMRC and Values Education as a core subject, a whole school approach shall be adopted. This shall facilitate collaborative action in and by the school community and other stakeholders to foster parental involvement and develop home and school partnerships for an inclusive values education framework.

Section 8. Annual Review and Assessment.- The DepEd shall conduct an annual review of the institutionalization of GMRC and Values Education 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.

Section 9. Implementing Agency.- The DepEd shall be the lead agency in implementing the provisions of this Act.

Section 10. 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.

Section 11. 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.

Section 12. Separability Clause.- If any part or provision of this Act shall be held invalid or unconstitutional, the other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 13. Repealing Clause.- 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.

Section 14. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,

This Act which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1224 and House Bill No. 5829 was passed by the Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives on March 4, 2020.

Approved: JUN 25 2020

(SGD.) RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE
  President of the Philippines