“Anti Sexual Harassment Act of 1995”

This provided that all forms of sexual harassment in the

employment, education or training environment are unlawful.

“Adopt-a-School Act of 1998”

An act declaringthe site of Biak-na-Bato in the Province ofBulacan a historicalshrine and tourist spot,and appropriatingfunds.

“Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines.”

Design of the National Flag.Hoisting and Display of the National FlagConduct of Flag Raising CeremonyPledge to the Flag

The nation AnthemThe National Motto

“Children’s Television Act of 1997”

“The Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997”

The law provides for the uniformcomposition and powers of the GoverningBoards of State Universities and Colleges(SUCs) nationwide, as well as the manner ofappointment and term of office of thepresident of chartered state higher educationinstitutions.

An act regulating hazing andother forms of initiation rites infraternities, sororities, and otherorganizations and providingpenalties for its violations.

1.Reclusion perpetua–life imprisonment- if death / rape

2. Reclusion temporal(maximum)– 17 to 20 years imprisonment- insane, imbecile, impotent/ blind

3. Reclusion temporal(medium) – 14 to 17 years imprisonment

-lost the use of speech/ the power to hear or to smell

4. Reclusion temporal(minimum) – 12 to 14 years imprisonment-lost any part o his body / have been ill or

incapacitated for the work within 90 days.

5. Prision mayor(maximum) – 10 to 12 years imprisonment- have been ill or incapacitated for the

work within 30 days.

6. Prision mayor(medium) – 8 to 10 years imprisonment- have been ill or incapacitated for the work

within 10 days.

7. Prision mayor(minimum) – 6 to 8 years imprisonment- have been ill or incapacitated for the work

within 1-9 days.

8. Prision correccional(maximum) – 4 to 6 years imprisonment

-if the victim sustained physical injuries

"National Museum Act of 1998."

The National Museumshall be a permanentinstitution in the service ofthe community and itsdevelopment, accessible to thepublic and not intended forprofit. The National Museumshall inform the general publicabout these activities for thepurpose of study, educationand entertainment.

The Museum shall have the following objectives:

1.As an educational institution2.As a scientific institution3.As a cultural center

“An Act Providing Government Assistance To Students And Teachers In Private Education”

An Act Instituting A Frame Work OfGovernance For Basic Education,Establishing Authority And AccountabilityRenaming The Department Of Education,Culture And Sports As The Department OfEducation.

a. Governance– The DepEd responsible for ensuring

access to, promoting equity in, andimproving the quality of education.

b. National Level– The secretary of DepEd shall

exercise overall authority andsupervision.

c. Regional Level-There shall be a director, anassistant director and an officestaff for program promotion.

d. Division Level- There shall be schools divisionsuperintendent.

e. Schools District Level- There shall be school district

supervisor.

f. School Level– There shall be head for public

elementary and high schools.

“Fair And Equitable Access To Education Act”

“Book Publishing Industry Development Act”

It is recognizedthat the book publishingindustry has a significantrole in nationaldevelopment which areproducts in the citizenry’sintellectual, technical andcultural development.

Purposes and Objectives of the National Book Policy

a. Collection and tabulation of data on book production.

b. Survey on the availability of adequate and proper manpower and supporting skills needed by the publishing industry,

c. Survey of existing legislation and professional training capability,

d. Consultations with all segments of the book industry.

“Commission on the Filipino Language Act”

"Law Creating the National Commission for Culture and the Arts"

It is the duty of every citizen to preserve and converse the Filipino Historical and cultural heritage and resources

“National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001”

Educational Development Decree of 1972a. To achieve and maintain an accelerating

rate of economic development and social progress

b. To assure the maximum participation of all the people in the attainment and enjoyment of the benefits of such growth

c. To strengthen national consciousness and promote desirable cultural values in changing world.

This law authorized theSecretary of Education andCulture to regulate theimposition of tuition and otherschool fees in all privateeducational institutions.

This decree issued on March 11,1976 grants civil service eligibility toall honor graduates of four year orlonger courses from schools, collegesand universities of good startingschool year 1972-1973.

All teachers are consideredprofessional and teaching a profession.

This order of the Department ofEducation reiterates the policy of theus of locally-published textbooks ofFilipino authorship in all levels ofeducation both public and private.

This order implemented theBilingual Education program mandatingthe use of English and Filipino inseparate media of instruction.

This order pursuant starting thefirst semester of the school year 1979-80, all institutions of higher learningshall offer in all curricular programs atleast six units of Filipino except for theTeacher-Education curricula where the12 units requirement remains.

Filipino As medium of instruction

Philippine HistoryGovernment and ConstitutionRizal’s Life and WorksSociologyEconomicsLand and Reform and Taxation

Current IssuesHealth and PopulationPhysical EducationHome economics and NutritionPractical ArtsGeneral PsychologyEthics and other appropriate subjects

This order prescribed that “any student,teacher, professor, officer, or employee of aUniversities, Colleges or School who impedes,obstructs, prevents or defeats the right andobligation of a teacher or professor to teach thesubject, or the right of a student to attend hisclasses shall be subject to disciplinary actionwithout prejudice to the criminal liability of theoffender”.

This order protects the rightsof all the students in all institutionsof higher learning to participate orjoin in organizations and publicationsin campus.

Revised Procedure For Determining Honor Pupils In The Elementary Grades.

First Honor

Second Honor

“Guidelines on the Selection of Honor Students in the Secondary School”

1. Valedictorian, Salutatorian and Honorable Mention2. There shall be one Valedictorian and one Salutatorian3. Any member of graduating class is a candidate for

honors ifa. No grade lower than 80 in any subject during 3rd and

4th yearb. Must completed the curriculum within the prescribed

length in yearsc. Must be an active member in at least 2 existing

organization

The criteria shall be based on:

a.Academic excellence(7 points)

b.Performance in co-curricular activities (3 points)

This ordinance required allgraduating pupils in the elementary levelto take the National ElementaryAchievement Test (NEAT) in preparationfor the secondary course.

Pursuant to this ordinance all senior highschool students required to take theNational Secondary AssessmentTest(NSAT)