HB 9775

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 3, 2026

An Act Promoting Critical Media and Information Literacy in the Philippines and Prescribing Its Enhanced Inclusion in the Educational System and Curriculum in the Philippines, for Such Other Purposes, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

The bill proposes to teach all Filipino students, starting in grade 1, how to critically evaluate media and information, create a national commission to oversee the effort, and fund curriculum development and teacher training.

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Author · Representative

Ricardo Jr. S. CruzReceipts →

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HB09775 · Sources: BatasWatch