Full Title
An act mandating the integration of Filipino-Muslim and indigenous peoples history, culture and identity in the study of Philippine History in both basic and higher education.
Short Title
Integrated History Act of 2016
Date of Approval
July 21, 2016

Legislative History

Legislative History
Entitled:
AN ACT MANDATING THE INTEGRATION OF FILIPINO-MUSLIM AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES HISTORY, CULTURE AND IDENTITY IN THE STUDY OF PHILIPPINE HISTORY IN BOTH BASIC AND HIGHER EDUCATION
[ THIRD REGULAR SESSION, 16TH CONGRESS ]
[ 2016 ]
2/1/2016 Prepared and submitted jointly by the Committee(s) on EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE and FINANCE with Senator(s) JUAN EDGARDO "SONNY" M. ANGARA, LOREN B. LEGARDA and PIA S. CAYETANO as author(s) per Committee Report No. 449, recommending its approval in substitution of SBNos. 2474 and 2685, taking into consideration HBN-4832;
2/2/2016 Committee Report Calendared for Ordinary Business;
2/2/2016 Sponsor: Senator PIA S. CAYETANO;
2/2/2016 Transferred from the Calendar for Ordinary Business to the Calendar for Special Order;
2/2/2016 Sponsorship speech of Senator PIA S. CAYETANO;
2/3/2016 Period of interpellation closed;
2/3/2016 Period of committee amendments closed;
2/3/2016 Period of individual amendments closed;
2/3/2016 Approved on Second Reading without Amendment;
2/10/2016 Printed copies were distributed to the Senators;
5/23/2016 Approved on Third Reading;
5/23/2016 In favor: (13) JUAN EDGARDO "SONNY" M. ANGARA, PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV, MARIA LOURDES NANCY S. BINAY, ALAN PETER COMPANERO S. CAYETANO, PIA S. CAYETANO, FRANKLIN M. DRILON, JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO, JUAN PONCE ENRILE, GREGORIO B. HONASAN II, FERDINAND "BONGBONG" R. MARCOS, RALPH G. RECTO, VICENTE C. SOTTO III and CYNTHIA A. VILLAR;
5/23/2016 Against: N o n e ;
5/23/2016 Abstention: N o n e ;
5/26/2016 Sent to the House of Representatives requesting for concurrence;
5/30/2016 Letter from the House of Representatives informing the Senate that it adopted SBN-3205 as an amendment to HBN-4832 on May 23, 2016;
6/16/2016 Enrolled copies of SBN-3205 which was adopted as an amendment to HBN-4832, sent to the House of Representatives for the signature of the Speaker and the Secretary General;
6/16/2016 Enrolled copies of SBN-3205 which was adopted as an amendment to HBN-4832, received by the Senate signed by the Speaker and the Secretary General of the House of Representatives on June 22, 2016;
6/16/2016 Enrolled copies of SBN-3205 which was adopted as an amendment to HBN-4832, sent to the Office of the President of the Philippines through PLLO, for the signature and approval of His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III;
6/30/2016 Enacted into Law without Executive Approval Pursuant to the provisions of Section 27(1), Article VI of the Constitution on July 21, 2016 and Became
6/30/2016 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10908.
(Pursuant to paragraph g, Sec. 7, Rule V of the Rules of the Senate, R.A.No. 10908 (SBN-3205/HBN-4832) with pertinent documents transmitted to the Legislative Records and Archives Service for safekeeping and preservation on August 9, 2016)
(The legislative history/plenary deliberations is prepared by the INDEXING, MONITORING AND LIS SECTION, LEGISLATIVE BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE; The data entry re conducted committee meetings/hearings, conducted technical working group, is prepared by the Committee concerned/Committee Affairs Bureau)

Committees

Committee Report No.
449

Other Details

Issuance Category
Legislative Issuance Type
Bill Note

Full Text of Issuance

S. No. 3205 H. No. 4832 ; Manila Bulletin (August 01, 2016); 112 OG No. 34, 5450 (August 22, 2016)

[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10908, July 21, 2016 ]

AN ACT MANDATING THE INTEGRATION OF FILIPINO-MUSLIM AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES HISTORY, CULTURE AND IDENTITY IN THE STUDY OF PHILIPPINE HISTORY IN BOTH BASIC AND HIGHER EDUCATION

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 “Integrated History Act of 2016”.SEC. 2. Integration of Filipino-Muslim and Indigenous Peoples History, Culture and Identity Studies in Philippine History. – With the ultimate objective of creating an inclusive history that accounts for all Filipinos, there is a need to integrate the history, culture and identity studies of Filipino-Muslims and Indigenous People in the grand narrative of Philippine history.SEC. 3. Key Content. – In the formulation of the curriculum for an inclusive and integrative study of Philippine history, including the writing, printing and publication of textbook and other reading materials relative thereto, the agencies concerned shall consult recognized experts on Filipino-Muslims and Indigenous Peoples history, culture and identity.SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. – Any provision of law or regulation inconsistent herewith is hereby repealed, revoked or modified accordingly.SEC. 5. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional or inoperative, the other provisions shall remain in force and effect.SEC. 6. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.Approved,(Sgd.) FELICIANO BELMONTE JR. Speaker of the House of Representatives

(Sgd.) FRANKLIN M. DRILONPresident of the Senate Senate Bill No. 3205, which was approved by the Senate on May 23, 2016, was adopted as an amendment to House Bill No. 4832 by the House of Representatives on May 23, 2016.(Sgd.) MARILYN B. BARUA-YAPSecretary GeneralHouse of Representatives (Sgd.) OSCAR G. YABESSecretary of the Senate Approved:BENIGNO S. AQUINO III President of the Philippines Lapsed into law on JUL 21 2016 Without the signature of the President In accordance with Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution

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