GMRC and Values Education Act

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 11476 (GMRC and Values Education Act)

Declaration of Policies (Section 2):
- Recognizes the vital role of youth in nation-building and promotes their well-being.
- Recognizes the role of educational institutions in inculcating patriotism, nationalism, moral values, and personal discipline.
- Aims to inculcate patriotism, nationalism, and civic involvement in the youth.
- Prioritizes education, science, technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster progress and human development.

Definitions (Section 3):
- Human Dignity: The unique and inherent worth of human persons.
- Values Education: (1) Process of internalizing values, (2) Pedagogies for value learning, (3) Learning about self and wisdom of life.
- Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC): Universally accepted basic social values, etiquette, and proper behavior.
- Character Building Activities: Authentic learning activities that form, shape, and build up the character of learners.

Institutionalization of GMRC and Values Education (Section 4):
- GMRC shall be taught as a separate subject from Grades 1 to 6, with the same time allotment as core subjects.
- GMRC shall be integrated in daily learning activities in kindergarten.
- GMRC shall focus on human dignity, respect, community spirit, decision-making skills, and basic tenets like caring, respect, discipline, sincerity, honesty, obedience, and love for country.
- Values Education shall be taught as a separate subject from Grades 7 to 10, with the same time allotment as core subjects.
- Values Education shall be integrated in the teaching of subjects in Grades 11 and 12.

Coverage of Values Education (Section 5):
- Values Education shall be an integral and essential part of the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum.
- It shall encompass universal human, ethical, and moral values, including respect for oneself, others, and elders, intercultural diversity, gender equity, ecology, peace and justice, obedience to law, nationalism, global citizenship, patience, perseverance, industry, honesty, integrity, and good faith.

Teaching Qualification and Capacity Building (Section 6):
- Preference shall be given to teachers with diploma, certification, or training in Values Education or allied disciplines.
- DepEd shall provide appropriate training and relevant instructional materials to enhance teachers' capacity.

Whole School Approach (Section 7):
- A whole school approach shall be adopted to facilitate collaborative action and stakeholder involvement for an inclusive values education framework.

Annual Review and Assessment (Section 8):
- DepEd shall conduct an annual review of the institutionalization of GMRC and Values Education.
- A report shall be submitted to the Committees on Basic Education of both houses of Congress within 30 days from the termination of the review and assessment period.

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

Appropriations (Section 10):
- The initial implementation shall be sourced from DepEd's current appropriations.
- Subsequent implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Implementing Rules and Regulations (Section 11):
- DepEd shall issue the necessary rules and regulations within 90 days after the effectivity of this Act, in consultation with relevant stakeholders.

Separability Clause (Section 12):
- If any part of the Act is held invalid or unconstitutional, the other parts shall remain in full force and effect.

Repealing Clause (Section 13):
- All laws, decrees, rules, executive orders, and other administrative issuances inconsistent with this Act are repealed, superseded, or modified accordingly.

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