Institutionalizing Peace Education In Basic Education And Teacher Education

MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 570

INSTITUTIONALIZING PEACE EDUCATION IN BASIC EDUCATION AND TEACHER EDUCATION

WHEREAS, the Philippines adheres to the policy of peace, equality, justice, and freedom, as enunciated in the 1987 Constitution;

WHEREAS, the attainment of a just, comprehensive and lasting peace is a paramount agenda of the Government as spelled out in Executive Order No. 3, series of 2001, and the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan 2004-2010, as well as in support of the United Nation’s Declaration and Programme of Action to promote and strengthen a culture of peace in the new millennium;

WHEREAS, EO No. 3 calls for building and nurturing a climate conducive to peace through peace advocacy and peace education programs;

WHEREAS, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) has established partnership with public and private schools and non-government organizations in promoting and implementing peace education;

WHEREAS, OPAPP and the Department of Education (DepEd) have developed elementary and high school peace education exemplars, which were launched in September...

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Summary of Executive Order No. 570

Institutionalizing Peace Education in Basic Education and Teacher Education

- The Department of Education (DepEd) shall:
• Mainstream peace education in the basic formal and non-formal education curriculum, utilizing the existing peace education exemplars and other peace-related modules. (Section 1)
• Enhance the knowledge and capability of supervisors, teachers, and non-teaching personnel on peace education through in-service trainings. (Section 1)

- The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) shall:
• Introduce and mainstream peace education in teacher education. (Section 2)

- The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) shall:
• Collaborate with DepEd and CHED to strengthen linkage with private schools in promoting peace education. (Section 3)
• Establish/enhance mechanisms and appropriate funds, in collaboration with DepEd and CHED, to ensure the sustained implementation of peace education in the educational system. (Section 4)

- All issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly. (Section 5)

- This Executive Order takes effect immediately. (Section 6)