Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture, and Sports

Education

Section 1. The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.

Section 2. The State shall:

1. Establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and society

2. Establish and maintain a system of free public education in the elementary and high school levels

Elementary education is compulsory for all children of school age

3. Establish and maintain a system of scholarship grants, student loan programs, subsidies, and other incentives which shall be available to deserving students in both public and private schools, especially to the underprivileged

4. Encourage non-formal, informal, and indigenous learning systems, as well as self-learning, independent, and out-of-school study programs particularly those that respond to community needs; and

5. Provide adult citizens, the disabled, and out-of-school youth with training in civics, vocational efficiency, and other skills.

Section 3.

1. All educational institutions shall include the study of the Constitution as part of the curricula.

2. They shall:

• inculcate
  • patriotism and nationalism
  • love of humanity
  • respect for human rights
  • appreciation of the role of national heroes
• teach the rights and duties of citizenship
• strengthen ethical and spiritual values
• develop moral character and personal discipline
• encourage critical and creative thinking
• broaden scientific and technological knowledge
• promote vocational efficiency

3. At the option expressed in writing by the parents or guardians, religion shall be allowed to be taught to their children or wards in public elementary and high schools within the regular class hours.

These are taught by instructors designated or approved by the religious authorities of the religion to which the children or wards belong, without additional cost to the Government.

Section 4

1. The State recognizes the complementary roles of public and private institutions. It shall regulate all educational institutions.

2. Educational institutions, other than those established by religious groups and mission boards, shall be owned solely by citizens of the Philippines or corporations or associations at least 60% of the capital of which is owned by such citizens.

The Congress may, however, require increased Filipino equity participation in all educational institutions.

The control and administration of educational institutions shall be vested in citizens of the Philippines.

No educational institution shall be established exclusively for aliens. No group of aliens shall comprise more than 1/3 of the enrollment in any school.

The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to schools established for foreign diplomatic personnel and their dependents and, unless otherwise provided by law, for other foreign temporary residents.

3. All revenues and assets of non-stock, non-profit educational institutions used actually, directly, and exclusively for educational purposes shall be exempt from taxes and duties.

Upon the dissolution of the corporate existence of such institutions, their assets shall be disposed of in the manner provided by law.

Proprietary educational institutions, including those cooperatively owned, may likewise be entitled to such exemptions subject to the limitations provided by law including restrictions on dividends and provisions for reinvestment.

4. Subject to conditions prescribed by law, all grants, endowments, donations, or contributions used actually, directly, and exclusively for educational purposes shall be exempt from tax.

Section 5.

1. The State shall take into account regional and sectoral needs and conditions and shall encourage local planning in the development of educational policies and programs.

2. Academic freedom shall be enjoyed in all institutions of higher learning.

3. Every citizen has a right to select a profession or course of study, subject to fair, reasonable, and equitable admission and academic requirements.

4. The State shall enhance the right of teachers to professional advancement. Non-teaching academic and non-academic personnel shall enjoy the protection of the State.

5. The State shall assign the highest budgetary priority to education and ensure that teaching will attract and retain its rightful share of the best available talents through adequate remuneration and other means of job satisfaction and fulfillment.