Short Title.
Section 1
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Integrated History Act of 2016”.
Republic Act No. 10908 (RA 10908) — Integrated History Act of 2016
Republic Act No. 10908 (RA 10908) — Integrated History Act of 2016
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Section 2
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.
Key Content.
Section 3
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.
Repealing Clause.
Section 4
SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. – Any provision of law or regulation inconsistent herewith is hereby repealed, revoked or modified accordingly.
Separability Clause.
Section 5
SEC. 5. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional or inoperative, the other provisions shall remain in force and effect.
Effectivity.
Section 6
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. DRILON President 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-YAP Secretary General House of Representatives (Sgd.) OSCAR G. YABES Secretary 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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