June 25, 2020
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11476
AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING GOOD MANNERS AND RIGHT CONDUCT AND VALUES EDUCATION IN THE K TO 12 CURRICULUM, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the "GMRC and Values 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 inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs....
